Age (and other) Integration Benefits Society

The Wall Street Journal article, “‘Magic’ Multigenerational Housing Aims to Alleviate Social Isolation,” discusses the philosophy of Dr. William Thomas, a geriatrician who believes that segregating older adults, as well as individuals with special needs, is harmful to their well-being, and negatively impacts society overall.  His vision as co-founder of Kallimos Communities: Develop neighborhoods that …

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Beyond the Bio: 16 Questions with Kelly Givens

Skills and knowledge, not titles or money, are what drive Kelly Givens. As vice chairman of New York-based Savills, based in the firm’s Orange County office, and a member of the Corporate Services Group, Givens is responsible for transactional strategies centered on workplace and facility requirements across the nation. He helps clients with their workforce and …

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Long Beach, Calif. Undergoing Historic Renaissance

The seaside city of Long Beach, CA, once a sleepy naval shipyard town lost in the shadow of Los Angeles, is today in the midst of an unprecedented building boom that is not only revitalizing its neighborhoods with new housing, shopping and office development, but appears to be on the doorstep of transforming its downtown …

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