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Neal Collins (he/him) 3/23/21 Neal Collins (he/him) 3/23/21

Regeneration for Social Change with Ashley Colby Fitzgerald

Ashley Colby’s life is one in which passion meets purpose. She dared to take the road less traveled; the road that many of us only glimpse in bleary-eyed daydreams. To venture into the unknown, guided by a burning question of “What could be?” takes a leap of faith. It is an act that tests your resolve, questions your motives, grades on your patience, and thus, builds your resilience.

Neal Collins (he/him) 12/30/20 Neal Collins (he/him) 12/30/20

Wellness Real Estate with Sheila Alston

The environments that we live and work in are critical for our health, well-being, and success. Rarely, however, do people think about how these spaces impact their health and well-being.

Neal Collins (he/him) 11/16/20 Neal Collins (he/him) 11/16/20

Developing the Practice of Regeneration with Bill Reed

Bill Reed, AIA, LEED, of the Regenesis Group is a global pioneer of regenerative development—an approach to land use, community development, and the built environment that has defined the leading edge of sustainability. He has been an outspoken advocate that is committed to proving that human activity can be a source of health and regeneration, rather than destruction and degradation.

Latitude 7/1/20 Latitude 7/1/20

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?

Neal Collins (he/him) 4/24/20 Neal Collins (he/him) 4/24/20

The Importance of a Healthy Home with Environmental Wellness Expert Michelle Bexelius

In this insightful interview on The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, Neal talks with environmental wellness expert Michelle Bexelius about the not-so-well-known things about our homes and lifestyles that impact our health.

Neal Collins (he/him) 4/14/20 Neal Collins (he/him) 4/14/20

Creating Community with Pocket Neighborhood Founder Ross Chapin

In this stimulating interview on The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, we talk to Ross Chapin, the world renown architect that popularized pocket neighborhoods, about his life experiences that led to his concept of community-oriented and nourishing housing.

Alissa Collins (she/her) 4/6/20 Alissa Collins (she/her) 4/6/20

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.

Alissa Collins (she/her) 2/13/20 Alissa Collins (she/her) 2/13/20

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.

Alissa Collins (she/her) 1/15/20 Alissa Collins (she/her) 1/15/20

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.

Alissa Collins 12/18/19 Alissa Collins 12/18/19

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!