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Sustainability vs. Regeneration

The UN defines sustainability as the ability to meet our current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. This model seeks to do less harm now so that our kids and grandkids will be able to survive. But is this good enough?

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Latitude’s Formal Response to Black Lives Matter and Policy Brutality

Latitude supports Black Lives Matter and decries racial injustice and police brutality. Our global community is ailing and divided. In order to be leaders during these turbulent times we must acknowledge our present reality. This reality has been shaped by centuries of oppression and marginalization that has led to social inequality, economic injustice, and ecocide.

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Neal Collins (he/him) Neal Collins (he/him)

A Plea to Realtors: Don’t Fall into the Stereotypes

“For many years I had a hard time telling anyone I met that I was a real estate agent.” The word “Realtor” felt slimy and I did not identify with it. To me the word conjured up sentiments similar to that of a used car salesman—pushy sales tactics, dishonest, and manipulative.”

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Alissa Collins (she/her) Alissa Collins (she/her)

Victory Gardens

With the country on lockdown and people isolated to their homes, these are momentous times that we will never forget. This global pandemic—much like recessions, wars, and terrorists events in the past—will inextricably mark an epoch time that will change the world forever.

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Alissa Collins (she/her) Alissa Collins (she/her)

A Quick Homeowners Guide to Improving Your Yard and Landscape

Resilience has long been associated with making it — growing despite the odds. Why wouldn’t you want your home to provide more than just shelter? It can become an immensely productive and gratifying place to cultivate your edible landscape, work on improving your energy systems, and meet your neighbors in the process.

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Alissa Collins (she/her) Alissa Collins (she/her)

Do You Have a New Year’s Resolution for Your House?

At the beginning of each year we take stock of our lives and set intentions to make improvements in areas we deem important. As someone that is big on goal setting, I believe strongly in the power of New Year’s Resolutions.

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Alissa Collins Alissa Collins

Edible Landscaping 101

You’ve heard about the local food movement and are curious to about growing some of your own food. So why create an edible landscape? This post goes into a step by step process of how to approach creating the edible yard of your dreams!

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Neal Collins (he/him) Neal Collins (he/him)

Social Permaculture in Real Estate

Finding community in the heart of Sellwood: an interview with Neal Collins and Matt Bibeau on how City Repair got started.

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Neal Collins (he/him) Neal Collins (he/him)

Where to Get Wood Chips in Portland

When we first started tackling our garden-overhaul project we knew that we needed to remove many plants and rebuild the soil health.

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