A Roof Overhead for All

Jul 3, 2019

There are few issues more important for our city’s future and vitality than making sure people have a home. This past March, Nashville Mayor David Briley announced an affordable housing initiative called Under One Roof 2029 to accelerate the city’s efforts to address...

Private-Public Partnerships are Keys to Community Building

May 14, 2019

Close cooperation between businesses and local government is crucial to a city’s growth. This teamwork is one of the keys to Nashville’s transformation into city drawing corporate relocations, sports franchises, and 84 new residents a day. I was pleased to hear local...

Shaping Our Communities By Learning From Others

Mar 28, 2019

As community builders, we each shape our world in our own unique way. We join fun activities or peer groups that align with our hobbies or business interests and expand our networks. This engagement can also position us to make a positive impact in our community....

When Opportunity Knocked, I Answered

Feb 20, 2019

  Sometimes opportunity comes knocking when you least expect it. It knocked for me near the close of 2018. The timing was right, so I took the opportunity to pass the leadership reins of Village brokerage to the next generation. Opportunity Knocks Evolution is...

The Season of Giving Continues Year-Round

Dec 18, 2018

Photo Credit: Kevin Schlatt Photography   Our season of giving is year-round at Village. This month, we celebrated an incredible milestone of giving $2.2 million back to our community through Village Fund grants. It’s proof that 22 years of giving a little can...

Relationship Between Human Health and Urban Spaces

Nov 19, 2018

There is no doubt the health of an urban community can be directly linked the health of the individuals who live within it. Successful urban spaces are built on strong neighborhood commercial districts, and quality public transportation and greenways options. Growing,...

Yes in My Backyard: Tactics for Overcoming NIMBY Sentiment

Oct 19, 2018

Despite the need for development in corridors and emerging urban neighborhoods throughout a community, there is always some pushback from neighbors, called NIMBY-ism (Not In My Back Yard), when the development being proposed is in their neighborhood. Indeed, in one...

22 Years Of Impacting Positive Social Change Through Real Estate

Sep 20, 2018

Twenty-two years ago, I opened the doors of my Nashville-based real estate company, Village Real Estate Services (VILLAGE). I didn’t want to follow a traditional business model for my company. I wanted VILLAGE to be different and create positive social change in the...

Greenways: A Path To Mobility, Health, And Economic Investment

Aug 21, 2018

More cities are recognizing the vast importance of urban development and alternative transportation modes as they prioritize creating a path to mobility for pedestrians and cyclists. Inspiration is coming from all over the world — places like bike-centric...

3 Ways the City’s Health is Reflected in Your Daily Life

Jul 11, 2018

3 Ways the City’s Health is Reflected in Your Daily Life: Over the years, my wife and I have traveled around the country and world, exploring new and beautiful cities.  We have noted that many of these great cities consider their parks and greenways, and other...