Sue Spolan

Mar 8, 2024 | urbanland.uli.org | Peter B. Madrid |Sue Spolan |Natalie Ambrosio Preudhomme |Sherry Karabin

Arizona is at the epicenter of an evolving dynamic that can best be described with a phrase uttered by a panelist at ULI Arizona’s Trends Day 2024—disruption equals opportunity. Two panels at the 19th annual event sponsored by the ULI Arizona District Council examined the primary driver influencing Arizona—growth—and what the development and commercial real estate industries are doing to secure the state’s economic future while embracing disruption that is leading to opportunity.

Oct 27, 2023 | urbanland.uli.org | Sue Spolan

The dream of a detached single-family home is out of financial reach for many, but it’s not just about money. Single-family zoning laws have had an exclusionary effect, creating economic and racial boundaries. The New York Times reported that on average, 75 percent of residential land in American cities is dedicated to single-family homes. In some areas, the rate is far higher. The markets have changed dramatically in the demand for more rental choices, but zoning laws have yet to catch up.

Jun 28, 2023 | citybiz.co | Sue Spolan |Kevin Parker

Walk around downtown Philadelphia. You want flowers? We got flowers. The streetscape has been transformed by living works of art. Textures and colors burst from window boxes and planters. At thousands of homes in the city and surrounding suburbs, these magical mini gardens are the work of Enliven Planters. You can tell the difference between DIY and Enliven. It’s not even close. Enliven is growing fast.