The MultiGreen Podcast: Recent Episodes
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MultiGreen is a real estate development and operating company with a single mission to improve the state of the world by constructing 40,000 brand new attainable, sustainable, and tech-enabled multi family homes throughout the United States by 2030.
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2021 Responses to "What is Attainability?" with Season 1 Guests
Season 01 | Episode 31
In this special bonus compilation episode, Season 1 Guests define what attainability means to them. Together we are improving the state of the world by building green community.
(0:32) Dennis Shea(0:48) Andy Winkler(1:09) Henry Cisneros(1:37) Ben Carson(1:53) Sean Reyes(2:21) Debra March(2:35) Conor Dougherty(2:51) Dennis McGill(3:05) John Burns(3:27) Anirban Basu(3:37) Mark Calabria(3:48) Len Wolfson(3:58) Seth Appleton(4:05) David Dworkin(4:14) Doug Bibby(4:22) Christopher Ptomey(4:44) William Zheng(4:54) Steve Morris(5:11) Stephen Mulva(5:39) Bobby Gilbane, Jr.(6:02) Jonathan Reckford(6:13) Bob Simpson(6:36) Laura Foote(6:47) Stacy Brimhall(6:58) Rick Tallman(7:06) Steve Scully(7:35) Mario Gabelli
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The Gabelli Way to Attainable Investing with Mario Gabelli
Season 01 | Episode 30
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GAMCO Investors, Mario Gabelli, discuss value investing through financial and social lenses. With history as a guide, they explore how to make a profit while also making a difference.
(0:47) Passion for the US capitalist system and equity markets(1:02) Family history(1:34) Early years, including Mario’s first stock purchase(2:52) Sparking a youth’s interest in equity investing(6:26) Mario's inspiration to become a financial analyst(8:17) Definition of and perspective on value investing(10:41) Valuing stocks “The Gabelli Way”(12:52) Evaluating Disney with value investing principles(16:05) Plastics in the context of socially conscious investing(19:01) What Mario looks for in an analyst(19:39) Today's inflation in historical context(22:11) Impact of ETFs on trading and market volatility(22:52) US inflation’s local and global effects(25:12) Inspiration for a statement of shareholder rights(27:27) Considerations for the future of stakeholder capitalism(30:17) Reflections on taking GAMCO public(31:28) Social and financial considerations of remaining public or going private(32:30) How value investors evaluate real estate(36:23) Mario’s entrée into philanthropy(39:02) Determining what causes to support(39:47) Mario's philanthropic inspiration and motivation(41:13) Mario's definition of attainability
Additional mentions Warren Buffett Berkshire Hathaway Roger MurrayMargin of SafetyGraham and Dodd Model of Stock ValuationThe Magna CartaPoison PillCumulative VotingAdam Smith's "Invisible Hand"Keynseian economicsMilton Friedman's theory of money supplyCharlie MungerThe Gabelli FoundationKristen AvansinoThe Giving PledgeVince Lombardi
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The American Way of Attainable Ambitions with Steve Scully
Season 01 | Episode 29
In this episode, Steve Scully, Senior Vice President of Communications at the Bipartisan Policy Center, takes the interviewer’s chair and speaks with Randy C. Norton about his work at MultiGreen developing new solutions in housing. Over the course of three decades at C-SPAN, Steve served as political editor, host, and senior executive producer, interviewing every U.S. President since Gerald Ford.
(1:02) MultiGreen is addressing housing attainability within a shortage of 4.0 - 6.8 million units(3:06) MultiGreen’s goal is to help fill a portion of this need in the form of 40,000 units by 2030(4:53) Given current housing inventory’s unsuitable state, mass industrialization is the solution(5:42) MultiGreen’s Workforce Plus™ focuses on front-line workers who need homes(6:58) Randy deploys MultiGreen’s assets in order to make a positive difference in communities(8:55) The housing shortage and new construction delays hurt infrastructure and individuals(10:42) Multifamily communities provide savings in real estate, energy, and digital infrastructure(11:50) Automating complex housing development tasks will benefit all stakeholders(14:08) Randy flips the script and asks Steve to define attainability
Additional mentionsHarvard Joint Center for Housing Studies National Association of Realtors Call to Address Housing CrisisIvy ZelmanAmerica’s Aging Housing StockWorkforce Plus™Migration from Los Angeles to Clark County, NevadaStakeholder CapitalismDefining Housing Attainability
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The MultiGreen Way in Seattle Case Study with Rick Tallman
Season 01 | Episode 28
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and Rick Tallman, Chief Development Officer at Sustainable Living Innovations (SLI) discuss their partnership on Seattle’s 303 Battery Street – the world’s first certified zero energy high rise apartment building – as a case study. They explore how SLI’s groundbreaking techniques in design, manufacturing, and fabrication result in a durable, sustainable, and profitable product that meets the needs of the environment, residents, and investors.
(01:56) Topping off and current progress(03:00) High quality and in-demand amenities of SLI’s prefabricated units(04:06) Engineering allowing high function units to have low environmental impact(05:29) Measurable results from carbon-conscious design(05:57) Convening leaders across industries to support zero net energy apartment buildings(09:34) How energy efficiency enhances attainability(10:12) 303 Battery’s zero-energy certification(11:34) SLI’s unprecedented weatherproof building system(12:04) Building features that support durability and longevity along with energy efficiency(12:59) How 303 Battery’s net zero concept was conceived and sold(14:32) Design, systems, and collaborations needed to deliver a net zero apartment tower(16:54) Green building is not a compromise and its benefits are available now(19:07) Proof that building green while making profit is possible(20:34) Attainability as availability
Additional mentionsUrban Land Institute (ULI)Net Zero Energy (NZE) buildingManufactured housingDirect Current (DC) PowerEquity ResidentialGoldman SachsSeattle’s BelltownSeattle’s Multi-Family Tax Exemption ProgramInternational Living Future InstituteSeattle’s Moda ApartmentsNew Building Codes in CaliforniaNew Building Codes in Washington StateEnvironmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing
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The MultiGreen Way in Phoenix Case Study with Stacy Brimhall
Season 01 | Episode 27
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and Stacy Brimhall, owner of Langley Properties, explore attaining success in the face of challenges. They review the exceptional growth of Arizona real estate despite shortages of land and water. They also take a personal look into the topic as Stacy recounts how he confronted and conquered very dark times.
(1:17) Land scarcity in the Phoenix Valley(4:01) Comparing land scarcity in Arizona, California, and Texas(7:22) Addressing water scarcity in Phoenix(9:58) Arizona’s economic development and diversification(12:09) Differing generational skill sets from Baby Boomers to Millennials(13:46) Extraordinary housing demand in Metro Phoenix(15:40) Pandemic’s effect on residential home values and rental rates(18:10) How land scarcity affects Arizona housing markets today(19:08) Stacy’s experience having depression(20:42) Stacy’s tips for surviving and thriving, even with depression(24:22) Advice for developers entering the Arizona market(25:50) Attainability as an ongoing process
Additional mentionsSun BeltGroundwater rechargeArizona Department of Water ResourcesMetroplex Millennials Baby BoomersStick-built housingStacy’s book: “Defeating Depression: One Man’s Fight to Find Joy”
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The MultiGreen Way Finds YIMBYism Case Study with Laura Foote
Season 01 | Episode 26
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen speaks with Laura Foote, economist and Executive Director of YIMBY Action, a grassroots political organization with more than 20 chapters in the U.S. They discuss what YIMBY organizing has achieved, and Laura’s vision for a future where we don’t have to fight to build attainable housing.
(3:07) To meet U.S. demand, NMHC predicts 320,000 new apartments annually through 2030(4:48) Long commutes result from high prices and housing shortages near people’s jobs(5:38) The YIMBY activism of Sonja Trauss, an early partner in Laura’s work(8:50) YIMBY attitude runs counter to homeowners’ common impulses to oppose new housing(13:02) The YIMBY movement includes a partner roster that spans the country(14:38) YIMBY Action generally supports solutions that do not promote sprawl(19:46) YIMBY Action accepts projects to support with activism, legal strategy, or other means(23:48) Explicitly racist housing policies are banned, but others contribute to the current crisis(26:23) Randy and Laura’s book recommendations(28:00) Targeted improvements to legislation and procedure can support housing construction(32:51) YIMBY Action details support for their goals to develop over 5,500 homes(40:23) YIMBY Action’s goal is abundant, sustainable, affordable, and thriving communities(42:00) To Laura, attainability means affordable housing that is also near jobs and opportunity
Additional mentionsNational Multifamily Housing Council Estimates Mega-commutingBuild Build Build Build Build Build Build Build Build Build Build Build Build BuildYIMBYNIMBYYIMBY ActionAbundant Housing LAAbundant Housing MassachusettsA Better CambridgeCalifornia YIMBYInfill housingYimby Action Project Support FormRedlining Origins of the Housing CrisisThe Color of LawEvictedSegregation By DesignNeighborhood DefendersCalifornia Density Bonus Law Twitter profile for the State of California Attorney General, Rob BontaYIMBY Action’s 2021 Impact ReportAttainability
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Attainable Leadership Is the Multifamily Impact Council with Bob Simpson
Season 01 | Episode 25
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Bob Simpson, President and CEO of the Multifamily Impact Council. With a mantra of “Do Well. Do Good. Do More,” this organization is dedicated to establishing a framework of impact principles and reporting guidelines for the multifamily industry. They discuss how to drive more capital toward this asset class and property type by quantifying impact at the portfolio level.
(3:10) Multifamily Impact Council, formed in May 2022, expects to release a framework for impact investing in the first quarter of 2023(4:06) Investment framework should answer five questions, starting with: Does it improve the life of the person who lives in the property?(5:12) The importance of financial stability and the tie to housing stability(7:46) Some of the member organizations of the Council (including MultiGreen)(10:23) How Bob went from media to government to finance and impact investing(11:45) Bob’s experience as a senior legislative aide to Senator Tom Daschle(14:24) Why a framework is important, and how it can quantify the impact of an investment(15:36) Differences between ESG and impact investing(16:37) Bob’s experience at Fannie Mae, developing guidelines for green investment that scales(20:25) Writing Healthy Housing for All with the Urban Land Institute(22:55) The US housing shortage — Bob estimates four to seven million units are needed(24:25) To Bob, attainability starts with stable, healthy housing for families
Additional mentionsSeven Guiding Principles of Multifamily Impact Council Federal Capital Partners Comunidad Partners Nuveen PGIM Fairfield Residential Jonathan Rose Dominium Fannie Mae ESG Investing Defined Urban Land Institute Affordable & Workplace Housing Council National Conference of State Housing Boards Healthy Housing for All
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Attainable Living Is the Habitat for Humanity with Jonathan Reckford
Season 01 | Episode 24
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, identify the origins and current trend of today’s housing shortage while highlighting potential solutions through legislative action and industry practices. They show how vitally important resolving the crisis is, not only for the fiscal health of the U.S., but also for the well-being of its citizens.
(1:09) Scope of Habitat for Humanity’s work(1:34) How today’s housing shortage came to be(2:36) How the housing shortage has worsened since 2005(3:37) Supply-side issues impacting housing delivery(4:40) Habitat for Humanity’s response to industry-wide cost pressures(6:20) Supply-side solutions from construction techniques(8:00) Time frame for bringing housing back to equilibrium(8:45) Federal tactics to support housing supply(9:50) Why solving the housing crisis is vital to national economic health(11:00) How adequate housing provides benefits far beyond shelter
Additional mentionsHabitat for HumanityBipartisan Policy Center (BPC)Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard UniversityShared Equity ModelsLand TrustsModular ConstructionMixed Income HousingAccessory Dwelling UnitsSenator Todd Young (Indiana)Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) movementSmart DensityNeighborhood Homes Investment ActHousing Act of 1949
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Attainable Housing Is the Future with Bobby Gilbane, Jr.
Season 01 | Episode 23
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Robert “Bobby” Gilbane, Jr., Vice President of Gilbane Development Company. They discuss how Gilbane continues to grow and improve, the challenges of developing affordable housing, and innovative approaches to deliver true attainability.
(1:11) Gilbane Inc. is a family-owned firm that has been building homes for over 150 years(4:07) The concept of continuous improvement has long been embraced by Japanese companies(5:35) Giving employees best-practice perspective across construction and related disciplines(10:04) Gilbane’s affordable housing project partnerships with minority-owned developers(13:29) Listening carefully for needs and instilling a sense of ownership empowers communities (17:30) Washington DC’s housing crisis is exacerbated by project approval and delivery delays(19:53) Since market rate housing costs less to build, subsidies alone are not the crisis’s answer(22:47) Employer-subsidized housing is a more efficient solution(26:48) The housing industry can benefit from national expertise in manufacturing(28:11) Holistic, efficient, and reliable service delivery for water, internet, and energy(31:37) Achieving housing attainability is a collaborative, creative, future-oriented process
Additional mentionsHistory of Gilbane, Inc. KaizenGilbane UniversityAffordable Housing ProjectsWashington, DC’s Building Permit ProcessModular ConstructionAttainability
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Attainable Delivery Is High-Volume Rollout with Stephen Mulva
Season 01 | Episode 22
In this episode, Randy C. Norton speaks with Stephen Mulva, Director of the Construction Industry Institute at the University of Texas. They discuss waste in construction, using technology to increase productivity, and high-volume rollout. Mulva’s work is focused on performance and productivity within construction, engineering, and project management.
(1:20) Digitization is poised to help the construction industry make housing more attainable(2:18) 41% of large capital project costs are wasted, led by extra risk protection and trade credit(9:40) Using blockchain to increase transparency in risk management for large projects(12:40) Stephen’s blockchain experience and construction applications in progress(14:58) Modeling incorporates considerations of weight, thermal properties, cost, and logistics(17:29) Technology can increase and reduce the need for on-site craft professionals(19:42) Scope-similar projects create opportunities to lower costs in high-volume rollouts(22:26) Design considerations to lower costs while increasing quality(24:05) Buildings are economic engines(25:52) Re-slotting resources to mitigate project delays(29:41) Lowering life cycle costs can help achieve attainability
Additional mentionsDigitization Waste in Large Capital ProjectsTrade CreditBlockchain PrairieDogData GumboSIMBA ChainBIM (Building Information Modeling)PPMOF (Prefabrication, Pre-assembly, Modularization, and Off-site Fabrication)Kit-of-PartsAttainability
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Attainable Development Is Controlling Risk with Annual Meeting Panelists
Season 01 | Episode 21
In this episode, Mark Henington, Director of Finance at MultiGreen, hosts Scott Stay, President and CEO of Construction Management and Development CM&D, Dr. John Killingsworth, Assistant Professor of Construction Management at Colorado State University, and Bobby Gilbane, Chairman of Gilbane Development Company. The panelists investigate the causes of and responses to volatility in real estate development. They also detail the construction industry’s rapid technological advances, progress on attainability and sustainability agendas, and support from formal education programs.
(1:00) Panelists’ experiences and areas of expertise(4:39) Why construction is not keeping pace with historically high demand(7:09) Causes of and forecasts for the construction industry’s volatility(7:51) Expanding new and effective solutions for risk management and contract delivery(9:40) How to deal with volatility drivers impacting real estate development overall(12:12) Mitigating volatility with a long-term vision and regional approach(13:53) Education’s role in supporting the construction industry’s advances(18:34) Leveraging time in planning, relationship building, and project management(22:24) Managing the industry’s increasingly rapid technological evolution(24:06) Who is driving domestic sustainability initiatives, and how to keep momentum going(26:05) How to advance the mutually supportive goals of housing attainability and sustainability(30:12) Collaboration, continual learning, and customer focus help attainability and sustainability
Additional mentionsUN Climate Change Conference in GlasgowCircular economyAssociated General Contractors (AGC)Moody’s Investors ServiceCommercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) Northern Virginia ChapterUrban Land InstituteMaryland Building Industry Association (MBIA)Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND)Volumetric constructionPanelized constructionKit-of-parts theoryType I through Type V constructionLEED rating systemInternational WELL Building InstituteInternational Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge
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Attainable Construction Is An Inflation Hedge with Annual Meeting Panelists
Season 01 | Episode 20
In this episode, Jason Bellini, correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, hosts panelists Kevin Booth, Chief Financial Officer of Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Jim Salter, Founder of CM&D International, and Jeremy Hafen, President of Clyde Companies. They discuss multiple impacts caused by the rising cost of construction materials, including how they affect the way homes are built. They highlight the key role of economic considerations in the supply chain and provide perspective on meeting the demand for housing today and in the future.
(1:55) How inflation is affecting material pricing, sourcing, and delivery(4:17) Potential impacts of possible legislative action on tax treatments of property sales(5:29) Effect of prices and supply chain interruptions on choice of building materials(7:56) Trade policy, capacity, and labor considerations affecting supply chain’s return to normal(9:56) Importance of including economic considerations in a logistics plan(11:15) How parties in the value chain are faring, and whether current conditions are sustainable(12:13) Expectations for costs 10 years out and beyond(13:25) Opportunities for alternative construction materials and practices(15:18) Elements needed to meet long-term expectations for affordable housing demand(18:04) Builder reactions to unexpectedly increased costs(20:20) Potential for home building without lumber(21:45) Perspectives on today’s high demand and prices, and how to move forward(24:21) To what extent the potential for interest rate increases is a concern(26:10) Considerations in estimating demand this year and beyond(29:10) Why MultiGreen is positioned well in the current environment(31:04) Advice on managing collaborative project planning
Additional mentionsWestcor Companies 1031 ExchangeSunproOriented Strand Board (OSB)Price gougingWilliams HomesMerger of Schuler Homes and D.R. HortonIntermountain WestSun BeltWorkforce housingInternal Rate of Return (IRR)Ivory HomesClark IvoryCalicheGrade beamPost-Tensioned (PT) slab3-D printed concreteGreat Recession of 2008Federal ReserveJim ShulerIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD)
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Attainable Underwriting Is Multidisciplinary with Annual Meeting Panelists
Season 01 | Episode 19
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, hosts a conversation with two members of the MultiGreen team: Steve Morris, Head of Operations, and William Zheng, Senior Associate in Acquisitions. They discuss how attainability shapes every aspect of their work.
(1:44) Beyond financial returns, MultiGreen assesses economic, social, and environmental impact(3:39) In acquisitions, MultiGreen focuses on growing markets with housing supply shortages(6:01) Beyond rent, attainable housing considers energy, water, internet access, and insurance(8:36) As a spin-off of Green Mesa Capital, MultiGreen leverages data center expertise(10:58) Attainability comes from efficiencies and balancing the goals of all project stakeholders(13:56) The multi-revenue business model considers a building as a service(14:31) Concessionary rents can offer above-market returns while providing attainable housing
Additional mentionsMSAs AttainabilityGreen Mesa CapitalBuilding-as-a-Service (BaaS)Rent Concessions
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Attainable Housing Advancement with Christopher Ptomey
Season 01 | Episode 18
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Christopher Ptomey, Executive Director of the Terwilliger Center for Housing at the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Previously, he worked with Habitat for Humanity and the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. They discuss the obstacles that have contributed to the current housing shortage, and innovative policy solutions that cities are using to spur more development of attainable housing.
(1:02) ULI prioritizes market-rate solutions and options exist at all income levels(4:13) Housing shortage is due to lags in income growth, construction, and government action(6:45) “Not in my backyard” attitudes are a key barrier to development, but are unfounded(9:11) A study of how Philadelphia can maintain affordable and viable housing stock(10:48) ULI partners with other housing-focused organizations(15:10) Solving the housing crisis requires building new units but also refurbishing old ones(17:25) By working with communities and refining entitlements, cities can address the shortage(21:39) ULI has study panels in over 10 cities, to make and publicize specific recommendations(25:44) Attainable housing is affordable and adequate while connecting and serving its residents
Additional mentions Affordability Periods NIMBYismRedlining Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) in PhiladelphiaNational Housing ConferenceNational Low Income Housing CoalitionMinneapolis’ Plan to Eliminate Single-Family ZoningULI Asia PacificHousing Attainability
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Attainable Housing Initiatives with Doug Bibby
Season 01 | Episode 17
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Doug Bibby, President of the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). They discuss opportunities that NMHC is exploring to address the severe housing shortage in the US.
(1:14) NMHC represents 1,700 housing-related companies of various types(3:10) What is the difference between attainability and affordability?(4:11) Local policies limit attainability for groups not considered desirable, including renters(6:19) Multifamily housing now offers higher risk-adjusted returns than all other real estate(8:32) A housing advocacy movement is starting to change the conversation about development(11:27) With real estate land use experts, NMHC studied repurposing assets to support housing(13:11) Leveraging federal transportation funds may help exclusionary localities change zoning(13:49) NMHC is building an objective measure of affordable development’s prohibitive expense(16:17) Doug defines attainability as the nexus of aspiration and desire meeting reality
Additional mentions Exclusionary zoning YIMBYUrban Land InstituteCommunity Development Block GrantsConstruction-related Version of the Producer Price IndexAttainability
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Attainable Housing and Coalition Solutions with David Dworkin
Season 01 | Episode 16
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with David Dworkin, former Senior Housing Policy Advisor at the US Treasury and current President and CEO of the National Housing Conference. They discuss how the current housing crisis stems from a lack of housing supply, and how the NHC advocates for solutions that will reduce homelessness and make homeownership more attainable for everyone.
(1:02) Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt’s support for affordable housing(3:34) Better incentives are needed to stem high housing prices driven by limited supply(5:30) Tax policy can close the appraisal gap(6:34) Numerous fiscal, policy and zoning initiatives can support affordable housing(7:20) The different types of tax expenditures, appropriations, and private activity bonds(10:08) Today’s housing crisis does not mirror the 2006 - 2008 bubble(10:40) The Law of Supply and Demand is never repealed(12:05) Build Back Better includes an unprecedented +$170 billion in housing funding(14:20) Green housing tends to also be sustainable housing(15:10) High construction costs are stemming from supply chain and tariff issues(18:35) The housing crisis is a vicious cycle, with supply shortages leading to homelessness(20:30) Past policies have reduced interest rate risks, and fixed mortgage lending improprieties(23:42) Creating more housing overall requires balancing regulation and market forces(26:08) Homebuilders like MultiGreen help NHC evaluate changes to the housing system(27:25) Policy changes can help create three million new Black homeowners by 2030
Additional mentions Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt found NHC Why Home Prices Keep RisingTax Credits in Build Back BetterSupporting Rental Housing With Private Activity BondsOpportunity ZonesAligning Zoning, Taxes, and SubsidiesHousing Bubble of the 2000sGreat SocietyNew DealIncreased Lumber TariffsWhen Working People Still Can’t Afford a HomeHousing And Community Development ActDodd-Frank Black Home Ownership Reaches 60-Year Low
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Attainable Housing and Mortgage/Rent Solutions with Seth Appleton
Season 01 | Episode 15
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, and Seth Appleton, President of the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO), discuss the state of the mortgage industry, including MISMO’s role in supporting all its participants. They explore the current drivers of housing undersupply, note the progress of specific solutions, and highlight home ownership’s unprecedented place as a driver of financial and societal strength.
(1:12) Belief that housing is inherently a bipartisan issue(2:00) Professional experiences that shaped Appleton’s perspective(3:07) How MISMO supports all aspects of mortgage creation(4:03) How mortgage standards have improved since the global financial crisis of 2008(5:15) The mortgage industry’s increased strength since pre-2008(5:38) Housing undersupply is a central challenge today(6:25) Current issues in addressing the supply shortage(7:43) Data highlighting three key housing price and cost issues(8:44) How to address housing cost challenges(11:27) How to address issues on a local level(13:00) Home ownership’s unequaled power as a vehicle to build wealth and community(14:20) BPC Housing Council Conference’s future
Additional mentionsBipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Mortgage Bankers Association MISMOCongressman Blaine Leutkemeyer (Missouri)Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and InsuranceU.S. House Committee on Financial ServicesFederal National Mortgage Association (FNMA / Fannie Mae)Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC / Freddie Mac)Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard UniversityNational Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)California’s affordable apartments regularly cost over $1 million to buildCongresswoman Beth Van Duyne (Texas)
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Attainable Housing and Capital Market Solutions with Len Wolfson
Season 01 | Episode 14
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and Len Wolfson, Partner at Fed Hall, discuss the current housing crisis, including its origins and scope. They review recent efforts to address the crisis and highlight potential resolutions.
(0:50) Len’s focus on housing within a boutique government affairs firm(1:28) Causes of America’s massive housing supply shortage(2:26) Inconsistencies in defining the extent of the housing shortage(3:31) Proposed supply-side solutions(4:29) Lack of recent policy focus on housing issues(5:06) Levels of government that can incentivize more housing supply(6:18) How current federal intervention has made core problems worse(6:53) Federal government’s recent Build Back Better Act is a Demand-Side Policy not Supply-Side Policy solution(8:15) Solutions must involve all government levels along with the public and private sectors
Additional mentionsBipartisan Policy Center (BPC)The Great Recession of 2008Terwilliger Center for HousingHousing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA / Fannie Mae)Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ((FHLMC / Freddie Mac)Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard UniversityBuild Back Better Act
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Attainable Housing and Economic Solutions with Mark Calabria
Season 01 | Episode 13
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and Mark Calabria, Senior Advisor at CATO Institute, discuss why current housing policies don’t effectively address today’s housing supply shortage. They consider how to get industry parties to work together on solutions while more broadly inspiring the desire for positive change. They also acknowledge why this is vital not only for housing professionals, but also for the entire country.
(1:10) Why the supply shortage is an issue for housing consumers today(2:40) Identifying areas where the housing market is out of alignment(3:03) Why long-standing federal infrastructure and financing policies don’t work today(7:35) How existing local regulations have become problematic(9:15) How to address expensive delays from permitting and zoning(11:42) Attitudes toward growth are key determinants of housing market health(14:10) How to better align interests among housing industry parties, and more generally(16:55) Why better public understanding of economics is a key to good housing policy(19:50) Informational resources on supply side issues(22:00) Why local housing market solutions are vital to the US overall
Additional mentionsThe Great Depression Federal Housing Administration (FHA)US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Fannie MaeFederal Home Loan BanksHousing entitlement processPresident Herbert HooverVariance US Government Accountability Office (GAO)Accessory Dwelling UnitFall of the Berlin WallGreat Recession of 2008US Census BureauMercatus Center at George Mason UniversityZoning Rules! The Economics of Land Use Regulation (William A. Fischel)Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It (M. Nolan Gray)Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America (R. Rothstein)
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Attainable Construction and Policy Statistics with Anirban Basu
Season 01 | Episode 12
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, interviews Anirban Basu, Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group. They discuss current challenges to building much-needed housing, and how new construction practices and a new generation of leaders might resolve these challenges.
(1:14) Meaning of Anirban’s name(3:20) Current market conditions: after pandemic, demand is strong, but supply is lagging(5:14) With supply issues, the role of construction attorney has never been more important(8:33) Impact of wasted resources on homebuilding, how to increase efficiency/productivity(11:21) Causes of current labor shortage in construction(14:13) NIMBY opposition is another obstacle, and more immigration could resolve bottlenecks(17:04) Next generation of political leaders, millennials, could solve housing problems(19:46) Prediction of increased multi-family development, but rising delivery costs hurt attainability(21:33) Office and retail space surplus could be converted to housing or other uses
Additional mentionsConstruction Financial Management AssociationWhat is a Construction Attorney?Slow productivity growth in construction industryNIMBY — Not In My Backyard, opponents to housing constructionMillennials — largest generation in US historyAnirban Basu’s SubstackMultiGreen’s Housing Goal
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Attainable Demographics and the Shifts Ahead with John Burns
Season 01 | Episode 11
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen and John Burns, CEO and Founder of John Burns Real Estate Consulting (JBREC), explore how the interplay of supply-side issues, government policy, and consumer choices affect housing markets. They identify key contributors to relative market stability and examine demographic elements playing a key role in driving real estate trends.
(1:10) Impact of money supply on inflation(2:20) Effect of recent federal stimulus initiatives on real estate markets(3:20) Labor and housing markets are giving conflicting signals about “people supply”(4:15) Demographics and inflation as key considerations along with location(5:35) Potential effect of inflation on 30-year fixed mortgage rates(6:25) Federal government’s significant ownership of US mortgages(6:55) Potential of domestic real estate markets to be stable(7:25) Yield curve interpretation and manipulation(8:20) How individuals’ decisions determine whether federal stimulus creates inflation(9:43) How consumers are achieving affordability in the face of housing market chaos(11:18) The varied extent of increased rent nationwide(12:20) Whether current levels of home price appreciation are sustainable(13:10) Why Las Vegas is currently leading the US in employment growth(14:18) Demographic and geopolitical causes of growth in the west, southwest, and southeast(15:20) Unpacking assumptions in inventory shortage estimates to get a more accurate measure(17:20) How housing prices and rents react to supply issues and broader economic events(18:03) How long it will take to resolve the supply shortage(18:45) Understanding and measuring housing supply that is not yet fully accounted for(19:55) Role of high-risk activities as contributors to recession(22:30) Whether we have a housing crisis depends on who you ask(23:35) How Burns defines attainability
Additional mentionsMilton Friedman Jonathan GrayBruce FlattLabor shortage inspiring restaurants to offer worker incentives Big Shifts Ahead (By Chris Porter and John Burns)Federal ReserveMortgage backed securitiesYield curveSurprising supply elements delaying home building nationwideBaby BoomersShadow inventorySubprime mortgagesAmerican Dream
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Attainable Econometrics and Demographic Inputs with Dennis McGill
Season 01 | Episode 10
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, interviews Dennis McGill, principal and Director of Research at Zelman & Associates. They discuss the possibility that the housing market is entering an overbuild cycle, and how the pandemic and current economic conditions may impact homebuilding.
(1:04) How Dennis started working with Ivy Zelman and co-founded Zelman & Associates(3:26) Zelman’s analysis during the 2007 subprime crisis(5:13) Current market conditions — market outlook is optimistic(6:59) Risk of overbuild cycle, but slow supply chain has increased delivery times(8:45) The supply deficit argument is uninformed(10:13) Pandemic’s influence on primary household formation — mostly negative(12:10) Demographic impacts on housing supply are often misunderstood(15:19) Consumers choose the type of housing before deciding to own vs. Rent(17:42) Current affordability crisis is worse than in 2017, especially for lower incomes(20:38) How inflation hurts the real estate market(24:34) Urban multi-family may be where growth is headed in the housing market(26:18) For Dennis, attainability means income should keep pace with housing costs
Additional mentionsIvy Zelman Subprime Crisis of 2007Harvard Joint Center for Housing StudiesNational Association of Realtors reports2010 Census: Housing2020 Census: HousingMultiGreen’s Housing Goal
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Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America with Conor Dougherty
Season 01 | Episode 09
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Conor Dougherty, economics reporter for the New York Times and the author of Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America. They discuss Conor’s reporting from the front lines of the housing crisis, and how there are some hopeful signs amid a dire situation.
(2:07) The Bay Area pioneered many of the concepts that create difficulties in building housing(3:23) Bay Area was also home to the Yes-In-My-Backyard movement in support of housing(4:37) The former City Manager of Lafayette, CA fought 10 years to develop one land parcel(9:06) In California and other states, legislation is moving too slowly to address housing needs(12:53) A conflict over rent increases in North Fair Oaks results in unintended consequences (17:00) New multi-family housing near public transit can address the key challenges of our time(20:20) Attainability requires affordable housing options and renters should be free to use them
Additional mentionsNIMBYismGrowth ControlYIMBYismSteven Falk’s Fight Against NIMBYismMcKinsey Report on California’s Housing GapCommunity Land TrustAttainability
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Housing and The City: A Quality of Life with Debra March
Season 01 | Episode 08
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Mayor Debra March of Henderson, Nevada — Randy’s home city! Mayor March is an active member of the Urban Land Institute Nevada District Council and NAIOP Southern Nevada. Previously, she led UNLV’s Lied Center for Real Estate Studies. They discuss the rapid growth Henderson has experienced, and how the city is finding innovative, sustainable solutions to the housing crisis.
(1:29) Nevada’s fastest-growing city, Henderson, needs 117,000 new homes to fix the shortage(3:14) Allocated funds and updated building codes are supporting affordable development(7:21) Affordable housing projects need new financial tools to offset increased building costs(11:54) Henderson’s downtown quality of life has improved through multi-use development(12:36) MultiGreen is working on a project with 336 energy-efficient, sustainable housing units(14:16) Utilizing Henderson’s new energy efficiency financing program(16:47) Addressing vital water management issues via partnership with California(19:10) To Mayor March, attainable housing means high quality of life for all income levels
Additional mentions Accessory Dwelling Units Single-family Attached HousingCommunity Land TrustsThe Watermark ProjecttheAPEX @galleriaC-PACE Financing ProgramSaving Water in the Driest State Missing Middle
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Housing and The State: An American Dream with Sean Reyes
Season 01 | Episode 07
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Sean Reyes, Attorney General of Utah. They discuss the relationship between stable housing and solving the problems of crime, mental health, addiction, and more.
(1:10) Utah is financially strong and leads other states in many measures of economic growth(6:02) Reyes’ family influences and inspiration to do public service(18:52) Supporting parents through a child identification initiative(25:25) Housing attainability and stability support wellness and reduces crime(30:45) Utah’s ski resorts do well but housing scarcity for their workers hurts local economies(37:06) Recognition of the US’s strengths in its capital markets and legal system(38:13) To Reyes, attainability is the opportunity to fully live the American dream
Additional mentionsAAA Bond RatingsRamon MagsaysayChild Identification Kits Housing Cost Effects on Utah’s Ski Resort Staff and CommunitiesEconomist Robert ShillerAttainability
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Housing and Politics: A Beacon of Hope with Ben Carson
Season 01 | Episode 06
In this episode, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Ben Carson, M.D., and Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, discuss public and private partnerships focused on housing attainability. They explore how those sectors can work together to strengthen communities while revitalizing the American spirit of innovation and collaboration.
(1:20) Why Randy's family reveres Dr. Carson(2:45) Honors Dr. Carson has received(3:43) How Dr. Carson's HUD work influenced MultiGreen(4:02) MultiGreen's 2030 goal(4:12) Dr. Carson's impact at HUD(4:30) A successful public/private housing partnership(5:44) HUD's support of home ownership, communities and equity(7:41) Helping children who age-out of foster care(9:28) How HUD convenes people to address affordable housing(11:38) How to mobilize national action on the housing crisis(13:40) How housing fits ACI's "Strengthening the Community" cornerstone(14:35) Sources of America's national strengths(15:44) Rebuilding a cohesive American society(18:50) How public & private sectors can support attainability(20:17) How to support the American Cornerstone Institute, a “Do Tank”(22:06) Dr. Carson's advice for MultiGreen(24:02) What attainability means to Dr. Carson(25:21) Housing's need for collaboration in legislation
Additional mentionsUS Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)American Cornerstone Institute (ACI)Hydrocephalus The Ben Carson StoryWhy America MattersPresidential Medal of FreedomNational Academy of MedicineOpportunity ZonesFoster Youth to Independence Initiative (FYI)EnVision CentersWhite House Council on Removing Regulatory Barriers to Affordable HousingIndiana Senator Todd YoungLos Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
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Housing and Government: An Essential Infrastructure with Henry Cisneros
Season 01 | Episode 05
In this episode, Randy C. Norton of MultiGreen speaks with Henry Cisneros, former U.S. Secretary for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and current Chairman of American Triple I. They discuss Cisneros’ knowledge and experience surrounding housing and examine future opportunities to solve the current housing shortage.
(2:41) Houston, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Austin/San Antonio have collectively become a vital hub(4:25) Cisneros’ academic career, including his focus on making cities inclusive and equitable(11:24) A minimum wage earner can’t afford a two-bedroom apartment in any U.S metro area(14:26) Differing home ownership rates by race represent unequal access to opportunity (15:00) What is the difference between affordability vs. attainability?(18:14) Cisneros’ leadership in considering the needs of an ever-growing U.S senior population(20:22) Racial discrimination in the U.S. housing market is still present(23:56) Cisneros founded an organization focused on building workforce housing in U.S cities(29:28) As local governments can’t bear the costs of housing alone, partnerships are needed(31:18) Cisneros’s education policy and advisory board experience(34:18) To Cisneros, attainability means housing that does not serve as a source of stress
Additional mentionsTexas Triangle Texas A&M UniversityHarvard Kennedy SchoolGeorge Washington UniversityWages Needed to Afford a Two-bedroom Rental HomeHome Ownership Rates and RaceBipartisan Policy CenterSenior Health and Housing Task ForceUrban Institute Studies on Housing DiscriminationCityViewPublic/Private PartnershipsBill and Melinda Gates FoundationAttainability
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Bipartisan Housing and Infrastructure Projects with Andy Winkler
Season 01 | Episode 04
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, speaks with Andy Winkler of the Bipartisan Policy Center. Andy directs BPC’s work on housing and infrastructure projects. Prior to joining BPC, he was the Director of Housing Finance Policy at the American Action Forum, and has also worked as a policy analyst on housing and economics.
(1:00) Viewed as infrastructure, housing is intertwined with all other community systems(3:27) Are infrastructure policies like “Build Back Better” sustainable?(5:20) The BPC’s exploration of bipartisan financial and supply-side housing solutions(6:42) Obstacles to solving the housing crisis include zoning and land use restrictions(9:13) Housing affordability causes migrations which threaten growth and infrastructure(12:51) Policymakers can learn from the experience of MultiGreen and other stakeholders(15:05) Attainability defined as providing sufficient variety and supply of housing options
Additional mentions Build Back Better Act Housing CouncilUS Zoning LawsPhoenix’s Land Use Policies Inflate RentsCalifornia to Nevada Migration Fueled By Housing PricesHousing Price Spikes in Idaho and Utah
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Bipartisan Housing Policy with Dennis Shea
Season 01 | Episode 03
In this episode, Randy C. Norton travels to Washington DC and speaks with Dennis Shea, Executive Director of the J. Ronald Terwilliger Center for Housing Policy, part of the Bipartisan Policy Center. Before his work with the BPC, Dennis served in numerous roles in government, including Assistant Secretary at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Ambassador to the WTO, and Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole.
(1:00) Dennis’ early work for the late Senator Bob Dole, founder of the Bipartisan Policy Center(3:16) Origins of the BPC’s new Terwilliger Center(6:34) Stable and affordable housing is foundational for health, education, and opportunity(7:30) Addressing the US’s affordable home shortage is the Terwilliger Center’s primary focus(9:15) Over the past 20 years, housing has been underbuilt by 5.5 - 6.8 million units(10:25) There is bipartisan support for legislation and regulatory reform to support development(13:16) In Phoenix, MultiGreen has experienced restrictions that federal intervention could fix(16:00) The BPC will showcase areas that have broadly incorporated inclusive housing(18:48) Demographic changes are creating demands that suitable housing is needed to address(21:58) MultiGreen’s theme this year is attainability – suitable housing that a family can afford
Additional mentionsSenator Bob DoleBipartisan Policy CenterNational Association of Realtors ReportExpanding the Low-Income Housing Tax CreditNeighborhood Homes Investment ActDensity and Local Zoning Restrictions in PhoenixDemographic changes in the USHousing Attainability
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Defining Attainability with Nkoyo Iyamba
Season 01 | Episode 02
In this episode, journalist Nkoyo Iyamba interviews Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen. They discuss the current housing supply crisis and how MultiGreen is designing solutions for attainable, sustainable, and tech-enabled housing in Western states and beyond.
(0:46) US housing crisis features unaffordable rentals and unequal home ownership(2:24) Overview of the housing market’s supply-and-demand problem(3:20) MultiGreen’s focus on attainable, sustainable, and tech-enabled multi-family homes(4:27) Urban Land Institute’s definition of “workforce housing”(6:02) Ten markets with job growth and a housing supply gap(9:04) Limitations preventing the use of federal development funds(14:26) Despite opposition, research shows workforce housing raises property values(18:05) Defining housing as infrastructure would generate investment and capital(21:15) Building the first LEED Platinum multi-family project in New Mexico(25:16) Energy efficient designs in creating Net-zero outcomes(27:07) Incorporating high tech, user-friendly elements into the MultiGreen design(34:43) MultiGreen’s goal is ambitious, but only represents 1% of needed housing
Additional mentions State of the Nation’s Housing 2020 Report Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing StudiesNicole FriedmanDefining the Supply and Demand ProblemDefining Housing AttainabilityULIWorkforce Plus™Colorado SunNIMBYismAffordable Housing Increases Nearby Property ValuesLEED CertificationNet-zero Energy EfficiencyMicrogridsFiber OpticsMultiGreen’s Housing Goal
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Welcome to Season 1 with Randy C. Norton
Season 01 | Episode 01
In this episode, Randy C. Norton, Founder and Chairman of MultiGreen, introduces Season 1 of The MultiGreen Podcast with a focus on the global crisis in housing attainability. MultiGreen is committed to building 40,000 attainable, sustainable, and tech-enabled multi-family homes by 2030.
This season, Randy will speak with national housing experts, leading researchers, government officials, real estate investors, and other stakeholders. The podcast will explore solutions to the current crisis and discuss what attainability means from a variety of perspectives.
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2020 Wishes for MultiGreen with Season 0 GuestsSeason 0 | Episode 31
In this bonus episode, listen to a special compilation featuring the guests of our inaugural season as they voice their wishes for MultiGreen.
(:32) Ana Maria Montero
(:46) J. Ronald Terwilliger
(1:01) Ashby Monk
(1:28) Brad Case
(1:57) Christine Harada
(2:14) Dave Ray
(2:43) Rachel Hodgdon
(3:17) Ibrahim Odeh
(3:47) Levi Naas
(3:55) Daniel McMillen
(4:20) Jeremy Hobson
(4:41) Bruce Greenwald
(5:25) William B. Eimicke
(5:44) Trevor Neilson
(6:23) Pär Lindström
(6:54) Steve Oyer
(7:20) Fred Tuomi
(8:11) Brad Mertz
(8:30) Steve Morris
(9:10) Rachel Rosenthal
(9:33) Cristina Alesci
(9:45) Howard W. Buffett
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Impact Rate of Return® with Howard W. Buffett Season 0 | Episode 30
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with author, professor, political advisor, and impact investor, Howard W. Buffett. They discuss his unique Impact Rate of Return® concept and its goal of normalizing various impact strategies and making it applicable to a broad spectrum of investment goals including MultiGreen.
(:46) How Howard defines impact
(4:28) About the Impact Rate of Return® and its origin
(11:06) What is the future of impact investing?
(15:27) The Impact Rate of Return® as a synthesization of various frameworks
(17:00) How MultiGreen will use the Impact Rate of Return® methodology
(24:05) Howard’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsSocial Value Investing: A Management Framework for Effective Partnerships by Howard W. Buffett and William B. Eimicke
Global Impact Investing Network
Impact Rate of Return®
Wraparound Programs
Internal Rate of Return
Impact Investing
Iris Metrics
GRI
Emerald Green
Forest Green
028A1A Green
Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Wildcat Banking
Lewis & Clark
1914 Federal Reserve Notes
Genealogy of American Finance by Robert Wright and Richard Sylla
World Economic Forum
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Making the Case for MultiGreen with Cristina Alesci
Season 0 | Episode 29
In this episode, CNN anchor Cristina Alesci interviews Randy C. Norton about the impact MultiGreen will have now and in the future. Cristina Alesci is a business and political correspondent for Cable Network News (CNN) and known for her in-depth coverage of financial markets, economic policy, and campaigns. She has been featured on Anderson Cooper 360, The Lead with Jake Tapper, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, Erin Burnett’s Out Front, Newsroom, and now MultiGreen.
(2:10) The importance of an aggressive timeline for 2030 goals
(2:25) Addressing the percentage of impact on the global housing crisis figures
(3:20) Difference between attainable and affordable housing
(4:04) Concentrating MultiGreen’s efforts on four key areas of impact
(5:35) The effect of the construction industry on the carbon footprint
(7:47) Predictions for “profit with a purpose” in the housing market sector
(10:05) Randy gives his feedback on quote from Professor Klaus Schwab
(13:00) How many more companies similar to MultiGreen need to be formed in order to make a dent in the housing crisis
(13:13) Cristina asks for Randy’s thoughts on Angela Merkel’s comments about implementing new value chains over the next 30 years.
Additional mentions with hyperlinks
World Economic Forum
ESGs
Marc Benioff
Paris Accord
SDG’s
Bill Gates
Circular Economics
Digital Twinning
LEED
Empire State Building
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High-Rise Style in Reno with Case Study Panelists
Season 0 | Episode 28
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Jeff Straubel, Arlan Collins, Rick Tallman, Dave Ray, who together make up a vital part of our Greenway Project set for the downtown urban core in Reno, Nevada. With over 150 years experience in the real estate industry, our six professionals provide a live underwriting for this 20-story high-rise that may qualify as Reno’s first Zero Net Energy multifamily building. This is the A-Team and here is their roll call.
- (1:44) Background on Jeff Straubel’s property
- (5:33) Arlan and Rick discuss SLI and how they are underwriting the downtown urban location
- (9:58) How many people does it take to construct an SLI building?
- (11:33) How do SLI’s operations affect their residents’ cost benefits?
- (17:46) How Dave is approaching the energy model and certification process
(21:15) Dave discusses the tax credits and abatements available in Nevada - (23:23) Arlan discusses how to deal with parking on the property
- (27:37) How to address the issues of affordability of the property
- (31:37) Jeff’s thoughts on how MultiGreen can be the best capital provider possible
- (32:14) Arlan’s thoughts on how MultiGreen can be the best capital provider possible
- (33:23) Rick’s thoughts on how MultiGreen can be the best capital provider possible
- (35:03) Dave’s thoughts on how MultiGreen can be the best capital provider possible
- (37:45) Next steps for MultiGreen and what they can expect to make progress on in the near future
Additional mentionsReno, Nevada
Seattle
Colorado
Palo Alto
Las Vegas
Tesla
Tesla Gigafactory
Truckee River Park
Wingfield Park
Sparks
SLI
CenturyLink
Toyota Camry
The Bullitt Center
Zero Net Energy
International Future Living Institute
LEED Certification
Green Globes Certification
WELL
Fitwel
Reno Housing Crisis
University of Reno
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Podium Style in Bremerton with Case Study Panelists
Season 0 | Episode 27
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Mark Goldberg, Kent Smutny, Levi Naas, and Dave Ray who together make up a vital part of our Beacon I Project set for development in the greater Seattle, Washington suburb of Bremerton. With over 100 years experience in the real estate industry, our five professional perspective provide a comprehensive overview about the unique value the project offers and how it has instilled a sustainable, repeatable, and cost-effective model for rapid estimation and analysis.
(1:04) Mark explains the Beacon One project and why he likes Bremerton, Washington
(6:58) Kent discusses how the demand for housing in Bremerton has changed his design philosophy
(8:24) How parking will be dealt with at Beacon One
(9:34) How Kent utilized BIM to design Beacon One
(12:31) Levi’s thinking on Beacon One and where their utilization of BIM can go moving forward
(15:52) How will Levi and Kent’s unique BIM model benefit Dave’s pre-analysis?
(17:32) What analysis drives Dave on which green certification to pursue?
(20:18) Mark’s view on what MultiGreeen might be able to do better
(21:47) The benefits of MultiGreen being a long-term capital partner on the entire project
(23:48) Levi and Kent’s thoughts on how they’ll work together on the Beacon 2 or Beacon 13 Project, and what they might do differently
Additional mentionsBremerton, Washington
Green Street
CBRE
CoStar
Seattle
Fortune 500 Companies in Seattle
Mill Creek
Paragon
The Wolff Company
Puget Sound
Revit
Civil 3D
Gap Analysis
Digital Twin
Green Globes Certification
LEED Certification
WELL Certification
Fitwel Certification
Kitsap County
Bridge to Bridge Urban Trail
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Garden Style in Albuquerque with Case Study Panelists
Season 0 | Episode 26
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with John Murtagh, JL Murtagh, Chris Whipple, Rob Murchison, and Dave Ray who together make up a vital part of our Sonata I Project set for development in Albuquerque, New Mexico. With over 125 years experience in the real estate industry, our six professional perspectives provide a comprehensive overview about the unique energy and technology infrastructure designed for this multi-phased development. This is the A-Team and here is their roll call.
(1:41) Why Sonata Trails is a place of interest for John and MultiGreen
(6:00) What JL and MultiGreen are doing to construct more efficiently
(7:31) Nearby projects similar to Sonata
(9:00) Some of the energy solutions Chris and MultiGreen are bringing to Sonata
(10:49) How energy is traditionally wasted in the distribution phase
(12:38) How reducing energy waste will benefit Sonata’s residents
(14:00) Rob discusses Sonata’s technology standardizations and information strategies
(16:13) How the technology standardizations will benefit Sonata’s residents
(17:10) Examples of unique technological capabilities that will be available to Sonata’s residents
(19:51) How Dave is approaching the underwriting for green certifications
(22:31) How Sonata will promote health and wellness
(25:43) The ability to leverage DC power for greater cost-effectiveness and efficiency
(27:49) Rob discusses privacy
(29:32) What kind of green, multifamily competition is there in New Mexico?
(30:49) Expectations for Sonata over the next 12 months
Additional mentionsAlbuquerque
Garden Apartment
Henderson, Nevada
Petroglyph National Monument
Olympus Northpoint
Markana Apartments
Cantata Apartments
District Heating
Single Pane of Glass
Green Globe Certification
LEED Certification
WELL Certification
Fitwel Certification
Circadian Rhythm Lighting
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Investor Relations and Impact Reporting with Rachel Rosenthal
Season 0 | Episode 25
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with MultiGreen’s Director of Investor Relations and Client Services, Rachel Rosenthal, about how the company managed to exceed expectations in the middle of a pandemic, and how MultiGreen’s rigorous focus on process more than proceeds will serve its investors.
(1:32) Rachel’s background
(5:08) How Rachel navigated the fundraising world as a female
(7:07) What’s important to Rachel regarding messaging and process
(10:27) How MultiGreen measures impact
(13:17) How MultiGreen exceeded its first year expectations
(14:38) What about MultiGreen is Rachel most proud of?
(15:15) Rachel explains MultiGreen’s advanced portal
(19:51) Rachel’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentions
World Economic Forum
Saratoga, California
Silicon Valley
San Francisco
Jeff Dorman
i(x) investments
Impact Rate of Return
Howard W. Buffett
CRM
Sunflowers
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Operational Excellence with Steve Morris
Season 0 | Episode 24
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with MultiGreen’s Director of Finance and Head of Operations, Steve Morris, about MultiGreen’s unique approach to combining its real estate goals with the creation of its own operating platform to instill efficient and sustainable coordination between the company’s various departments. Steve is operational excellence.
(1:07) Steve’s favorite building in New York
(2:15) What Steve is focused on working with MultiGreen
(4:44) The importance of reporting
(5:47) Efficiency through software integrations
(7:02) New Year Resolutions for 2021
(8:27) Strategic initiatives that will take MultiGreen to the next level
(10:30) What "process building" means to Steve
(13:00) Steve’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsNew York City
Empire State Building
Yardi
Green Mesa Capital
Fairways
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Public and Private Sector Fundraising with Brad Mertz
Season 0 | Episode 23
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with MultiGreen’s Co-Founder and Head of Client Services, Brad Mertz, about best practices in raising capital, what attracted him to MultiGreen, and what makes MultiGreen a unique opportunity for investors.
(0:38) Brad’s service experience and how it benefits MultiGreen
(2:00) How raising money for a University differs from raising money for MultiGreen
(3:00) What does it take to be successful in raising capital?
(3:45) What makes MultiGreen different?
(5:17) The importance of bringing in guest speakers
(6:35) What attracted Brad to MultiGreen?
(8:16) What investors have been saying about MultiGreen
(12:09) Brad’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsSpringville, Utah Planning Commission
Woodbury School of Business
Tesla
Raymond, Alberta
Chevy Chevelle
AM Radio
Bruce Jackson
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Board Member and Industry Perspective with Fred Tuomi
Season 0 | Episode 22In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Fred Tuomi, the former President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Invitation Homes Inc. (NYSE:INVH), the nation’s largest single-family rental company. Prior to Invitation Homes, Fred was the President of Property Management and Operations at Equity Residential (NYSE:EQR). From his storied career and industry perspective, Fred discusses common traits of successful long-term investors, perpetuating problems within the real estate industry, solutions to fix them in the future, and how real estate is the great enabler for all commerce and community throughout the world. Observe and listen to the sage advice of an industry titan.
(0:49) Fred’s background
(8:33) What trends Fred saw during the crises of the 80's, and how they can inform solving problems in the future
(10:21) Fred’s activity during the financial crisis of 2008
(13:09) Common traits among bold investors
(16:20) The perpetuating problems in the real estate industry
(19:15) the lessons from real estate cycles
(19:45) Capitalism with economic theory of supply and demand
(22:30) Job #1 of the residential housing industry
(25:00) How large is the opportunity set for Multigreen?
(26:48) What is required to build 40,000 units by 2030
(28:21) Is it possible for MultiGreen to go public?
(34:14) Fred’s biggest “expectation” for MultiGreen
Additional mentions
John Lie-Nielson & George Lane
Johnstown Properties & Consolidated Capital
Prentice Hall
Real Page
Tax Reform Act of 1986
Savings and Loan Crisis
Real Estate Securitization
Sam Zell
Equity Residential
2007-2008 Financial Crisis
Risk Capital
Tom Barrack
Colony Capital
Jon Grey
Blackstone
Economic Theory
Pros and Cons of Going Public
Dallas, Texas
Scottsdale, Arizona
San Diego, California
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Why Families Invest via MultiGreen with Steven Oyer
Season 0 | Episode 21
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with CEO of i(x) investments, Steven Oyer, to discuss what attracted him and his team to MultiGreen and the new disruptions affecting the building and real estate industries. Steve is also a Board Member of MultiGreen and is a member of the Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Hear it now through his voice on how MultiGreen came to be.
(1:43) Steve’s background and experience in real estate and the investment business
(3:25) Why i(x) investments invested in MultiGreen
(4:59) How MultiGreen’s governance and impact measurement models align with i(x) investments
(6:50) Steve’s views on disruption and new technology in the built environment
(8:27) Why MultiGreen resonates with investors
(9:41) How the MultiGreen name came to be
(12:30) Steve’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsi(x) investments
NYU Family Office Council
Princeton University
Johns Hopkins University
Stanford University
New York Stock Exchange
UBS
Paine Webber
IRR
iRR®
Prince Charles
Dumfries
Zurich
World Economic Forum
Howard W. Buffett
Built Environment
Lamina Technologies
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MultiGreen Launch From Davos with Pär Lindström
Season 0 | Episode 20
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Chief Investment Officer of i(x) investments, Pär Lindström, about what led to his two decades of investment success and his firm’s partnership with MultiGreen. Pär was instrumental in the structuring of the MultiGreen venture and was a participant at the public launch from Davos, Switzerland, on January 20, 2020 at the 50th Annual World Economic Forum.
(0:52) Is it more difficult to become a two-time Olympian swimmer or to become a MultiGreen advisory board member?
(2:04) Defining i(x) investments and who they invest in
(4:43) What is Pär’s “religion” when it comes to investing?
(10:45) What attracted Pär to MultiGreen?
(14:13) The experience of launching MultiGreen at Davos
(19:44) Pär’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentions
i(x) investments
1992 Swedish Olympic Team
1996 Swedish Olympic Team
Value Investing
Abu Dhabi Investment Council
New York Stock Exchange
Las Vegas, Nevada
Henderson, Nevada
Steve Oyer
Trevor Neilson
2020 World Economic Forum
Value Investors Launch from Davos
Trees in Sweden
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Creating the MultiGreen Platform with Trevor Neilson
Season 0 | Episode 19
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Co-Founder and Chairman of i(x) investments, Trevor Neilson, about his experience working with some of the world’s most powerful investors and the importance of investing in sustainability now, more than ever.
(0:57) The New York Stock Exchange’s value as a shareholder meeting site
(2:32) Explaining the Sustainable Future Initiative
(4:56) The genesis of i(x) investments
(6:41) Three big problems of impact investing
(8:37) Trevor’s experience at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
(12:01) Why investors care about sustainability
(14:34) What percentage of Fortune 500 Companies have committed to carbon neutral by 2030?
(16:39) Why i(x) investments invested in MultiGreen
(18:18) When and why do people outperform?
(21:28) Trevor’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsNew York Stock Exchange
Prince Charles
Dumfries House
Buckingham Palace
i(x) investments
G2 Investment Group
Pär Lindström
Howard W. Buffett
The Berkshire Model
Permanent Capital Vehicle
Emergence of Long-Term Capital in Private Equity
Reframing Finance: New Models of Long-Term Investment Management
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Microsoft
Big Time Pizza
Patty Stonesifer
Global Climate Emergency
Typhoons in the Philippines
Woolsey Fire
Greta Thunberg
Trump’s Dismantling of Environmental Protections
Hoh Rainforest
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Social Value Investing with William B. Eimicke
Season 0 | Episode 18
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with William B. Eimicke, Board Member at i(x) investments and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Picker Center at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. As the author of "Social Value Investing," he is uniquely equipped to discuss profit with a purpose. This discussion reveals that Bill was the very first person to influence the MultiGreen journey.
(1:56) The origin story of Randy and Bill’s relationship
(7:03) How Bill’s book on Value Investing came about
(12:45) Implementing cross sector partnerships
(17:18) MultiGreen’s Operation Warp Speed
(21:17) How do you get the process right?
(25:18) The importance of collaboration to understanding where to focus and how to improve
(32:09) Bill explains Impact Rates of Return
(39:33) Bill’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsNew York Stock Exchange
Empire State Building
Statute of Liberty
Stanford Global Projects Center
Steve Oyer
Green Mesa Capital
i(x) investments
Sarah Bloom Raskin
Social Value Investing: A Management Framework for Effective Partnerships by Bill Eimicke
Warren Buffett
Gates Foundation
Columbia School of International and Public Affairs
Norman Rockwell
Howard Buffett
David Walentas
Dumbo, Brooklyn
Toyota
Ford’s Brazilian Rubber Plant
Impact Rate of Return
Riverside Park
Morningside Park
Paul Aaronson
Pär Lindström
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Value Investing and Specialization with Bruce Greenwald
Season 0 | Episode 17
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with the Robert Heilbrunn Professor Emeritus of Asset Management and Finance at Columbia, Bruce Greenwald, about the ins and outs of complex value investing, the importance of being a specialized investor, and the unique opportunities provided by investing in local monopolies.
(1:24) What is the economics of information?
(3:19) What Bruce is most proud of
(7:25) Information summary of Bruce’s book
(11:06) "Understanding value means understanding growth."
(11:49) "You better be well informed, and to be well informed, you need to specialize."
(20:58) The relationship between inflation and success in business
(22:11) How specialization is essential
(25:18) The value of specializing in local monopolies
(33:21) Is ESG going to be the way of the future?
(34:21) Bruce’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional MentionsColumbia Business School
The Heilbrunn Center for Graham & Dodd Investing
Adam Smith and the Pin Factory
Value Investing: From Graham to Buffett and Beyond by Bruce Greenwald
Intel
WD40
Amazon
Netflix
Warren Buffett
Tesla
Coca Cola
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The MultiGreen Solution with Jeremy Hobson Season 0 | Episode 16
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with co-host of NPR and WBUR’s Here and Now, Jeremy Hobson, about MultiGreen’s approach to housing and what makes them uniquely positioned for success in a rapidly changing industry.
(1;12) A small-town Town Hall Story
(3:16) What makes MultiGreen unique
(7:23) Who will be living in MultiGreen’s multi-family units?
(8:59) How is the pandemic affecting MultiGreen?
(11:32) Why housing sustainability matters to the consumer
(14:11) How is MultiGreen tech-enabled?
(17:28) Measuring MultiGreen’s success in the future
(18:53) How MultiGreen has changed related to Randy C. Norton’s initial expectations
(20:48) What’s in store for the next few episodes
(23:35) Jeremy’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional MentionsYes In My Backyard
Ashby Monk
Ashby Monk’s Model of Collaborative Long Term Investing
BIM
MGM Las Vegas
LEED Certification
Green Globe Certification
Digital Twinning
CapEx
The Construction Institute at University of Texas
Lean Construction
Boeing
Brad Case
Ibrahim Odeh
Bruce Greenwald
Bill Eimicke
i(x) investments
Earth Day
Balkrishna Doshi
The Pritzker Prize
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Automation and the MultiGreen Cloud with Daniel McMillen
Season 0 | Episode 15
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with MultiGreen’s director of IT Automation, Daniel McMillen, about major developments in the field of automation and how MultiGreen plans to use new technologies to make building construction and management more efficient.
(4:11) What is Daniel’s favorite programming language and why?
(7:50) Why MultiGreen is a Microsoft Shop
(8:55) What is the single pane of glass and how will it help MultiGreen?
(9:46) Daniel’s thoughts on Microsoft’s digital twinning product
(11:13) From a technology standpoint, what is Daniel most excited about for MultiGreen?
(11:13) Why does tech-enablement matter for MultiGreen?
(13:42) Daniel’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentions
Prince of Persia
FIFA
The Queen’s Gambit
PHP
C Sharp
Python
Javascript
Microsoft CCS Suites
Open Source Operating Systems
Microsoft 365
AWS
Azure Active Directory
Single Pane of Glass
Microsoft Digital Twin
IOT Connectivity
Hybrid Cloud
Multicloud
Azure
Custom Purpose Built Software
Green Data
Green Coding
.NET Core
The Internet of Things
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Begin With the BIM in Mind with Levi Naas
Season 0 | Episode 14
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with design and construction professional, Levi Naas, about the technologies pushing construction and building management industries forward into a more efficient, effective, and personalized future.
(1:00) Levi on the benefits of 3D modeling
(2:02) What is Building Information Technology?
(4:51) Differences between LEAN Construction and BIM
(6:25) What is the future of BIM?
(7:56) The inspiring construction of the Empire State Building
(9:46) Where are MultiGreen’s processes and procedures going to be focused?
(11:28) The value of taking control of the supply chain
(13:37) Applying BIM to MultiGreen’s operations
(17:47) Levi’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsLEAN Construction
3D Printing for Construction and Architecture
Robotic Surveying
Toyota Production System
The Empire State Building
Housing Crisis
Garden Style Apartments
LEAN Construction Institute
Autodesk BIM 360
Microsoft Digital Twins
IoT IT and IoE
BIM Families
6D
New Building Institute
Athena Sustainable Materials Institute
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Technology in Construction with Ibrahim Odeh
Season 0 | Episode 13
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Founder of the Global Leaders in Construction Management Program at Columbia University, Ibrahim Odeh. As an advisory committee member focused on "The Future of Construction" with the World Economic Forum, Mr. Odeh provides insights surrounding emerging technologies and innovation in the construction industry and the ways it still needs to play catch-up with related sectors.
(1:13) What is the Global Leaders in Construction Management Initiative?
(4:46) The technologies and innovations that will have the most impact over the next decade
(15:52) How the construction industry is falling behind
(20:37) What is Construction 4.0?
(22:41) What is Ibrahim most excited about with regard to MultiGreen?
(27:16) Ibrahim’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentions
Global Leaders in Construction Management Initiative
Turner and Townsend
Skanska
World Economic Forum
Construction Robotics
3D Printing in Construction
The Internet of Things
Smart City
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality
Digital 2.0
Construction 4.0: An Innovation Platform for the Built Environment by Anil Sawhney
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Why Tech-Enablement Matters with Randy C. Norton
Season 0 | Episode 12
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton discusses emerging trends in technology related to the future of the housing industry, as well as how MultiGreen is leading the charge to benefit both tenants and investors in predictable and unexpected ways.
(0:21) Stats on how housing is aging on the supply side
(1:01) Stats on the decrease of home buyers in the younger generations
(2:07) Opportunities that new development can create in the housing market
(3:01) How MultiGreen is separating itself from the behind-the-times construction industry
(3:38) Promising technological trends that look to change the housing industry landscape
(4:01) Some of the technology that MultiGreen utilizes
(6:39) How tenants are changing how they view their homes
(7:22) Building Information Modeling (BIM)
(8:16) Teaser of Future Guests
Additional mentions
Median Age of First Marriage
Rent Burden on Younger Generations
The Construction Industry’s Lag
Circular Economy
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Prefabrication
Digital Twinning
3D Printing
The Internet of Things
Building Information Modeling
GSA Buildings
Ibrahim Odeh
World Economic Forum
USGBC
Green Globes
WELL
International Future Living Institute
Net Zero Energy
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Home Health and Wellness with Rachel Hodgdon
Season 0 | Episode 11
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute, Rachel Hodgdon, to discuss the need to directly engage and serve sustainable housing occupants. She also shares new developments in her organization’s industry-coveted sustainability ratings systems and how it will continue to evolve moving forward.
(1:07) Why WELL is adapting faster than LEED
(5:00) When will property owners be able to monetize or publicly benefit from healthy occupants?
(7:16) The effect of the pandemic on Rachel’s work
(10:48) What kind of metrics should we look at to determine how green housing benefits its occupants’ lives?
(12:46) How MultiGreen can best impact their communities
(16:01) The increase on “Crosswalks” for WELL Certification
(17:49) Emissions and the WELL rating system
(23:43) Rachel’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional mentionsInternational WELL Building Institute
Center for Green Schools
Harvard School of Public Health
Harvard Kennedy School of Government
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
LEED Rating System
Delos
WELL Rating Criteria
GRESB - the Global ESG Benchmark for Real Assets
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey
IHME’s Global Burden of Disease
Enterprise Community Partners
Kaizen
Health and Equity’s Impact on Climate Change
USGBC
Regenerative Buildings
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Enriching Our Communities with Dave Ray
Season 0 | Episode 10
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks to Dave Ray, an expert in Sustainability Management and Principal at GRN Vision. Dave shares his vision of why the push towards sustainability in the cleaning, construction, and real estate sectors will create happier occupants, happier employees, and more profit for investors.
(0:54) Why does sustainability matter?
(2:10) What led Dave to focus his work on the perspective that everyone deserves healthy and sustainable building to live in?
(6:28) How has the cleaning industry changed since 2005?
(7:48) How is the construction industry changing, and why is that change happening slowly?
(10:23) Advice for companies on how to start becoming more sustainable
(12:42) What are the easiest things to address in construction and operations to become more sustainable?
(15:22) Is “Value Engineering” good or bad in the context of construction?
(18:38) Green Certification differences and requirements
(20:42) Dave’s biggest wish for MultiGreen
Additional Mentions
United Nations’ Definition of Sustainability
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
ESG Programs
Comparing Long Term Holds with Short Term Holds
Value Engineering
LEED Certification
Green Globe Certification
Well Certification
Circadian Rhythm Light
i(x) Investments
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Sustainability Is Not Rocket Science with Christine Harada
Season 0 | Episode 9
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks to Christine Harada, The Federal Chief Sustainability Officer under Barack Obama’s administration and former President of i(x) investments. She discusses how businesses can reduce their carbon footprint while improving their triple bottom line, as well as the exciting new developments in the private aeronautics industry.
(1:15) What is sustainability and why is it important?
(2:48) How to reduce the carbon footprint and improve the triple bottom line
(5:00) Christine’s background
(7:03) How to become a rocket scientist
(9:13) Thoughts on SpaceX launching a rocket into space
(12:17) Christine’s biggest wish for Multigreen
Additional Mentions
Triple Bottom Line
MIT
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business
Stanford Graduate School of Engineering
Lego Space Shuttle
STEM Fields of Study
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Water Rocket Kits
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Cape Canaveral
SpaceX Launches
X Prize Foundation
Spaceship One
National Air and Space Museum
Wernher von Braun
Tesla
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Why Sustainability Matters with Randy C. Norton
Season 0 | Episode 8
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton discusses the real estate sector’s impact on climate change and the practical, cost-effective steps MultiGreen will be taking to reverse those trends while providing positive returns for its investors.
(0:20) The real estate sector’s serious impact on the climate change
(0:50) How MultiGreen will measure sustainability
(1:37) How green buildings can be delivered at a price competitive with normal conventional construction
(2:20) How MultiGreen will benefit from Circular Economics
(4:26) How building green positively impacts returns
(5:19) Solving climate change by getting emissions down to zero
(5:39) How the Urban Land Institute is taking the lead, with MultiGreen close behind
(6:34) What to expect from the next series of guests
Additional Mentions
World Economic Forum
Circular Economics
Sustainable Siting
Green Energy Generation
Construction Industry Institute
Water Efficiency
Green Building Materials
Waste Reduction
The Future of Alternatives 2025
Climate Bonds Initiative
Bill and Melinda Gates Annual Letter
The Urban Land Institute
Christine Harada
Rachel Hodgdon
Dave Ray
Stephen Covey
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How to Become a Finance Superhero with Ashby Monk
Season 0 | Episode 7
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks with Ashby Monk about the important changes that need to occur in large-scale investment strategies to deal with the crises facing the housing market and world at large.
(1:01) Institutional investors as world savers
(2:46) Ashby discusses the Stanford Investors Forum
(4:23) the advantage of a long-term investment outlook
(7:42) How fees lead to “miscombobulation”
(11:19) Expectations for the Biden Administration and catalyzing innovation for investors
(13:54) Attainable housing’s issues in the infrastructure space
(15:12) The importance of treating data as an economic resource
(22:43) The necessity of collaboration
(25:39) Ashby’s biggest wish for Multigreen
Additional mentionsAvenue of Giants
Stanford Investor’s Forum
Reframing Finance by Ashby Monk
Short-Termism
CEM Benchmarking
McKinsey
The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
Warren Buffet
Batman
Superman
Iron Man
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Scouting Out Real Estate Investments with Brad Case
Season 0 | Episode 6
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton speaks to Brad Case about lessons from the 2008 housing crisis, the value of direct investing compared to private equity investing moving forward, and the biggest issues affecting the future of attainable housing.
(3:04) What is the accomplishment Brad is most proud of?
(6:13) Is real estate an alternative or traditional asset class?
(9:48) The myths of private equity success
(11:35) Getting closer to the asset via direct investing
(16:52) The present and future of sustainable real estate investing
(20:10) The dangers of companies focused on “greenwashing”
(23:11) Brad’s expectations for increased housing attainability
(25:25) The government’s role in the housing market
(27:49) True or False: Homeownership in the United States is at an all time low
(29:06) True or False: The U.S. is 4.6 million units short on housing stock.
(30:36) True or False: The U.S. is building enough housing
(32:28) True or False: The U.S. suffers a net loss in affordable housing units each year.
(35:30) Brad’s definition of attainable housing
(38:06) How to spot a real estate “yahoo” and the seven ways to create and destroy value
(40:01) Is real estate about location, location, location?
(45:39) How can private sector professionals benefit from researching the retail sector?
(48:22) Brad’s go-to life principles
(50:22) Brad’s recommended resources for more information
Additional Mentions
Boy Scouts of America
Blue Zone Theory
Bob Shiller
Case-Shiller Index
Case-Quigly Index
CFA Institute
CAIA Association
Fannie Mae
Nareit
Federal Reserve Board
The Journal of Investing
CM Benchmarking
U.S. Green Building Council
Freddie Mac
2008-2009 Housing Crisis
Robert J. Shiller
San Francisco Housing Regulations
New York Housing Regulations
New Jersey Housing Regulations
Asset Management: A Systematic Approach to Factor Investing by Andew Ang
Beyond Diversification: What Every Investor Needs to Know About Asset Allocation by Sebastien Page
The Homer Hoyt Institute
Manoa Valley
Mark Rothko
Yale University
World Economic Forum
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Attainable Housing for Humanity with J. Ronald Terwilliger
Season 0 | Episode 5
In this episode host Randy C. Norton speaks to J. Ronald “Ron” Terwilliger about the major hurdles involved with increasing the availability of affordable housing and how the Federal government needs to take drastic measures to do so.
(0:26 Ron’s upbringing and background
(2:54) What kind of role does Jimmy Carter play in Habitat for Humanity?
(4:18) Defining attainable housing
(6:45) The income issue
(8:10) Why does attainable housing matter?
(11:05) Key structural problems in residential housing
(15:33) Where to begin in fixing the issues
(18:17) The mixed-income myth
(22:10) Ron’s biggest wish for Multigreen
Additional Mentions
1970s Recession
Habit for Humanity
Jonathan Reckford
Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies
Terwilliger Center for Innovation and Shelter
Enterprise Community Partners
The Opportunity Agenda
The Color of Law By Richard Rothstein
Trammell Crow
Low Income Housing Taxing Credit
Mortgage Interest Deduction
NIMBY
Fred Tuomi
World Economic Forum
Mike Huckabee
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Why Attainability Matters with Randy C. Norton
Season 0 | Episode 4
In this episode, host Randy C. Norton introduces the attainability segment of the series by providing facts and figures behind the attainable housing crisis, and why building and investing in attainable housing will positively impact communities and the triple bottom line.
(0:42) Identifying the misconception about affordable housing
(1:32) Defining attainability
(2:25) Who will benefit from MultiGreen’s housing?
(3:20) Major challenges for the national housing supply
(4:42) Announcing upcoming special guests
Additional mentions
The Modern Indoor World
Lack of Access to Affordable Housing
Ron Terwilliger
Ashby Monk
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Who is Randy C. Norton with Ana Maria Montero
Season 0 | Episode 3
In this episode, Randy C. Norton speaks with CNNMoney Switzerland anchor Ana Maria Montero where she turns the table and asks Randy about his origin story.
Ana Maria Montero is an international TV, radio & print journalist, with over 20 years of experience covering a wide variety of political, environmental and social events. Born in the U.S. before making her way to Argentina, Mexico, and finally ending up in Zurich, Ana is a true world traveler with her eye on the economic issues affecting people on a global scale.
(1:04) A day in the life of Randy Norton at Multigreen and bringing the team together
(2:09) Where it all started for Randy
(4:46) Randy’s academic experience
(7:25) Randy’s family and the lessons he teaches them
(10:20) Randy on following your passion and becoming a specialist
(12:00) Why does Randy care about attainability and sustainability?
(14:48) Ana Maria in the hot seat
Additional mentions with hyperlinks
Lee A. Daniels
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Alice Schroeder’s The Snowball
Value Investing
Challenger School
Kermit
Davos
World Economic Forum
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The Origin of MultiGreen with Ana Maria Montero
Season 0 | Episode 2In this episode, Randy C. Norton speaks with CNNMoney Switzerland anchor Ana Maria Montero to discuss MultiGreen’s goals for the future. Ms. Montero is an international TV, radio & print journalist, with over 20 years of experience covering a wide variety of political, environmental and social events. Born in the U.S. before making her way to Argentina, Mexico, and finally ending up in Zurich, Ana is a true world traveler with her eye on the economic issues affecting people on a global scale.
(1:40) What are some of the largest global issues that MultiGreen will tackle?
(3:53) “How we spend our money is an expression of our values.” Who is the quote attributed to?
(4:13) Why focus on 40,000 units?
(5:10) Five people an hour are moving from Los Angeles to which city?
(6:30) The origin story of MultiGreen.
(8:16) Who is the author of Social Value Investing?(9:15) The three building typologies MultiGreen will be focused on constructing.
(10:46) Going in-depth about attainability, sustainability, and tech-enablement.
(16:09) The difference between philanthropy, impact investing. and "profit with a purpose."
(18:14) How many more companies similar to MultiGreen need to be formed in order to make a dent in the housing crisis?
Additional Mentions
World Economic Forum
Ibrahim Odeh
Trevor Neilson
William (Bill) Eimicke
SDG’s
ESGs
i(x) investments
Green Mesa Capital
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Welcome to The MultiGreen Podcast with Randy C. Norton
Season 0 | Episode 1
Host Randy C. Norton introduces The MultiGreen Podcast.
MultiGreen is improving the state of the world by constructing 40,000 brand new attainable, sustainable, and tech-enabled multi family homes throughout the United States by 2030.
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