Abundance Blog
News and ideas from Paladino's team of industry leaders.
Midterm elections and climate
The midterm elections are coming on the heels of two major announcements: The UN Report on Climate Change, which paints a dire picture of a warmer, wetter future; and the Nobel Prize for Economics, divided equally between economists William D.…
Green building trends for 2018 and beyond
Happy New Year and Hello 2018! There was a flurry of new development activity at the end of 2017, and the pace is holding steady as this year begins. We’ve observed several driving trends in the incoming projects and client…
Self-preservation in the age of climate change
There is a sweeping federal climate change report drafted by 13 federal agencies, which concludes that Americans are feeling the effects of climate change today. With the recent flooding in the Houston area (thanks to Harvey), we don’t have to…
Combat climate change and increase wellness by changing your commute style
Americans have shown that they want to combat climate change by reducing GHG emissions, but the best way to do it can seem overwhelming. Here’s one big idea to share with your employees and multifamily residents: Get out of your…
Electric cars: driving change where it counts most
I recently attended the tenth annual EV Roadmap, a leading electric vehicle (EV) conference in the United States, held in Portland, Oregon. This year’s conference brought together more than 550 industry stakeholders to explore emerging trends and connect with other…
The US drops Paris Accord; how capitalism will save the planet
The US has chosen not to re-sign the Paris Climate agreement at the recent G7 summit. Yes, the fight to stop global warming took a hit with this maneuver. But we and our clients are already looking ahead without hesitation.…
The new normal: designing for climate resilience
There is no greater force than the force of nature, and there is no clock more relentless than the rhythm of our seasons. More than 70 percent of the world's population is expected to live in cities by 2050. And…
Innovations in climate action: cities creating change
Cities around the world are pushing forward with climate action plans and getting creative about how to achieve ambitious climate goals. We’ve been tracking some of the forward-thinking programs like San Francisco’s new rooftop solar law, and the COP21 agreement.…
Not up for debate: The climate change questions the candidates aren’t answering
The first presidential primary debates of this election cycle began on August 6, 2015. We started with 16 republican and three democratic candidates. In the last seven months, the field has narrowed to four republicans and two democrats with solidified…
Fully exposed: transparency is trending in hospitality
By Dina Belon
The hospitality industry is in an upswing. In addition to a year-over-year occupancy increase, room rates are going up, with 2015 revenue per room up by 6.6%. As COP21 pushes for a 1.5 degree cap on global warming, now is…