HR&A Advisors, Inc.

HR&A applauds President Biden and Congress for passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act .   As a firm, we support this historic opportunity for local, state and federal leaders to advance more equitable and resilient communities.   We also congratulate former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu for being named as Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator . HR&A has been honored to collaborate with Mayor Landrieu and the City of New Orleans on critical green infrastructure, economic development and affordable housing initiatives.   HR&A strongly believes in the vision and priorities established by this legislation, including addressing climate change, closing the digital divide, and creating economic opportunity that reaches everyone. The post HR&A applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and appointment of Mayor Mitch Landrieu appeared first on HR&A . source https://www.hraadvisors.com/infrastructure-i...

Strengthening colleges and universities by creating vibrant local communities   Written by Giacomo Bagarella , Kate Collignon , Ariel Dames-Podell , and Mason Ailstock   Colleges and universities serve as economic anchors of their communities. This is especially true in small and mid-sized cities where universities are frequently the largest local employers and a primary source of young and ethnically diverse residents. As higher education institutions face demographic and financial challenges due to pre- and post-pandemic trends, they can bolster their surrounding communities – and support their long-term viability – by investing in neighborhood improvements and economic opportunity for local residents.   There are more than 3,200 public and private nonprofit colleges and universities in the United States. Beyond awarding degrees, these institutions attract new workers and residents to their towns; provide white- and blue-collar employment; and support economic mo...

Written by Matthew Micksin, Senior Director, Real Estate, Common & Kate Wittels , Partner, HR&A Advisors   The majority of office workers are facing a new normal: a hybrid work schedule where only 2-3 days of the week are spent in the office. The implications of this shift on commercial building demand has been widely reported on, including last week in the New York Times and Vox , and the effects on workplace activity, company culture, and a wide array of other office-centric factors have also been analyzed in great depth. But what impacts will this change have on the place where we’ve spent much of the pandemic: our homes?   Shifting 40-60 percent of work activities to the home is a change of scale without much reference in living memory. Major urban metro areas will see key shifts in the size, shape, location, and amenities of residential offerings. In a recent survey of potential renters, Common, the leading residential brand that manages, designs and leases ...