We’d like to thank the REIA for presenting Barry with the opportunity to speak at last night’s meeting in Boston! A special thanks goes out to everyone who came to listen to the presentation! It was a truly a great night and we can’t wait for the next one!

How do zoning laws work? Why are zoning laws important for your neighborhood, town, or city? This article explains it all, but we’re here to help you understand and answer any specific questions you might have! citylab.com/design/2019/08…

How does a lower speed limit help your city? citylab.com/transportation…

A big thank you to Mark Snyder for writing this up for us! stoughton.wickedlocal.com/news/20190812/…

Housing demands are widespread throughout many of our communities. By updating zoning bylaws, and creating multi-family housing districts, alternative choices and housing style options are being offered within a community to meet housing needs. ma-smartgrowth.org/wp-content/upl…

Check it out- we made it to the New England Real Estate Journal! nerej.com/crimmins-and-o…

There’s a simple way to give 20-million Americans access to parks: let them use school playgrounds. fastcompany.com/90386583/there…

Green building practices are advancing quickly. Here is a sample of best practices in choosing the most sustainable materials for the job. planetizen.com/blogs/105670-b…

New research finds that, when a neighborhood’s green space leads to better health outcomes, tree canopy provides most of the benefits. citylab.com/environment/20…

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Thanks to innovative advancements in permeable pavements and vertical farming, modern urban planning takes an action-oriented approach that retains its traditional focus of meeting residential needs. planetizen.com/blogs/97220-ho…

We’d like to thank Radio Entrepreneurs for interviewing us! The links to listen to our session can be found below: Website: (Video & Audio Podcast) - radioentrepreneurs.com/2019/09/17/bar… Youtube: (Video) - youtube.com/watch?v=NB-jhH…

How does AI affect city planning? Let’s find out! planetizen.com/blogs/106386-6…

Platinum Partners, LLC is a proud sponsor of the NEREJ 2019 Summit Metro South of Boston on October 17! We hope to see you at the Thorny Lea Golf Club in Brockton, MA - it’s not too late to sign up!

Road planners looking to increase capacity without adding lanes are focusing on managing existing lanes more effectively. Massachusetts has gone the opposite direction. The Conservation Law Foundation plans to hold them accountable. planetizen.com/news/2019/10/1…

The U.K. government wants to boost sales for ultra-low-emission vehicles by offering special number plates—and perks—for EV drivers. citylab.com/transportation…

A prototype in the San Francisco Bay is testing a vision for floating buildings built to withstand sea-level rise. And it’s distancing itself from some other utopian visions for floating cities. citylab.com/environment/20…

Behind the dry-as-dust name is a powerful (and controversial) tool for financing urban redevelopment. Here’s a quick guide to understanding TIF. citylab.com/equity/2019/10…