Urban Places: Creating the Third Place

Where Creativity, Collaboration, and Connection Drive Economic Value  Sociologist Ray Oldenburg coined “third place” in his 1989 book, The Great Good Place. In this book, the author points out that there are three places people spend most of their time: the first place is home, our private world for family; the second place is work, where we…

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How Do Cities Thrive? Urbanism, Attraction and the Right Story

Cities aren’t just collections of buildings, roads, and infrastructure. They’re living, breathing ecosystems shaped by human, economic, and geographic forces. City planners may manage the logistics of growth, while architects and developers create the physical landscape. But there’s a deeper element that separates thriving cities from those that fade away: the story they tell. This…

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Work, Play, Live: The New Trend in Residential Conversions

It’s no secret that the way we work has drastically changed in recent years. The rise of remote work and hybrid schedules has rendered the traditional concept of office spaces obsolete. This shift is not only altering work dynamics – it’s also reshaping our cities’ landscapes. Downtown areas, particularly, are grappling with a significant decline…

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How to Fail at CRE Networking

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Explore essential strategies for success in Commercial Real Estate (CRE) networking. This guide offers tips on connecting with the right people, using CRM tools, and building lasting relationships. It’s all about preparation, engagement, and follow-up. Your networking success in CRE is in your hands.

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A Simple Model for Understanding What Drives Consumer Behavior

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Understanding People. In all of our work at Radiant, we strive to know who the customer is, and what their motivations are. How do we understand them? Why are some people influenced by colors, shapes, or appearance in ways others are not? Behavioral marketing is a strategic approach that focuses on understanding behavior and utilizing…

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Less is More: How Do We Get People Back in the Office?

The Pandemic Transforms Behavior, Work and The Need for Office Space. March 2020 created the largest experiment in how people live, work, and shop in well over a hundred years globally. Within three months, virtually all the major metropolitan areas and big cities globally shut down, forcing businesses and workers to reevaluate their lifestyle, work…

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