Radio Park Place: Recent Episodes
Michael Sears
What’s the latest with the Strategic Planning process? What focus areas have been developed? There seems to be a lot of interest in the Outside Areas. What exactly is Area 5? What’s next?
Why should we worry about energy efficiency? Shouldn't I just do that myself in my unit? Does it make sense to have solar panels for electricity harvesting on the roof? How expensive is it to run the electrical grid in RPP? What about the future, with EV charging in the garage?
What is meant by Technology and Infrastructure? Digital means Smart. What does Smart mean? Why do we need a plan? Why can't we just add features to what we have?
Just what do you mean by outside areas? And why would we need to hire an architect? What about ADA compliance and where would a sports court fit in?
Aren't the furniture and fixtures in the main lobby already on a refresh schedule? Why is the coffee service in the reading room considered "strategic"? What ideas are there for the party room? Package handling is a big deal now and into the future. What ideas are there for managing this?
We received great participation in the Strategic Planning Brainstorming survey to envision RPP five to ten years in the future. The response was excellent with 467 ideas submitted.
Bill Isopi shows his support for the Strategy Group's process, and he reinforces the Board's desire to see the new ideas that will result from its efforts.
Sandy Huberfelds tells us how her team conducted market research and competitive analysis of the new, cutting edge amenities and services that are being made available nation-wide for multi unit residences.