The MultiGreen Podcast

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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