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During a time of great uncertainty and rapid change, connection and information is a more important resource than ever before. Today's issues could be amplified or altered in a matter of days or hours, so it is vital that organizations and thought leaders frequently share knowledge, dispel rumors, and offer insight.

Hosted by Professor and Lusk Center Director Richard K. Green, Lusk Perspectives offers timely analysis and shares accurate data vetted by leading experts on the latest developments and observations concerning policy, real estate, urban economics and more.

Once interviews are conducted, resources and videos will be made available here and on podcast channels as soon as possible.

Latest Perspectives

ESG Investments and Real Estate

August 12, 2020

Bonnie M. Wongtrakool Global Head of ESG Investments

Bonnie M. Wongtrakool discusses the state and the future of ESG (environmental, social, governance) investments with Richard Green. Wongtrakool delivers relevant definitions of ESG, how ESG factors can determine long-term sustainability and viability of an organization or fund, and what trends are driving ESG growth. Green follows up with questions on what makes green buildings more financially resilient, red flags in organizational governance, and what it will take to truly diversity the finance industry.

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Changing Typologies and Construction Innovations in Housing

July 28, 2020

Rick Holliday CEO, Co-Founder
Janet Stephenson Head of Building Platform Sales
Lucio Soibelman Chair

Rick Holliday, Janet Stephenson, and Lucio Soibelman join host Mary Lynne Born in a discussion on changing typologies and construction innovation in housing. The panel brings experience and insight on shipping constraints, misconceptions of manufactured housing, education for builders and stakeholders, and how construction technology will aid human laborers, not replace them. For further reference, innovators involved in homelessness mentioned during the discussion include Pallette, Seattle's The Block Project, and Mary's Place at Amazon HQ.

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Fireside Chat with Lusk Leadership

July 23, 2020

Emile Haddad CEO
William A. Witte CEO

Lusk Chairman Emile Haddad and Vice Chairman William A. Witte join Richard Green in a fireside chat covering a broad range of topics. The seasoned CEOs deliver insights on how COVID-19 has impacted their business and accelerated industry trends, what habits will stay in the adoption of remote work, the importance of a renewed focus on fostering talent in the real estate industry for both developers and stakeholders, and more.

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