In the latest episode of The REIT Report: NAREIT’s Weekly Podcast, Cliff Majersik, executive director of the Institute for Market Transformation, discussed a new effort from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and CoStar Group, Inc. to provide more information on the energy efficiency of buildings.
Brandywine Named Lead Developer on Philadelphia Project
Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) announced March 2 that it has been selected by Drexel University as the master developer for Philadelphia’s Schuylkill Yards, a 14-acre master planned community featuring educational facilities, research laboratories, corporate offices, and residential and retail spaces.
“Together, we will create a dynamic and world-class innovation hub to attract the brightest minds to our region,” said Jerry Sweeney, president and CEO of Philadelphia-based Brandywine.
The On Our Way Home Project
Camp Bow Wow, the nation’s largest pet services company, announces today the launch of its newest program, the “On Our Way Home Project.” Offering free consulting to shelters, Camp Bow Wow will provide operational counsel, marketing guidance, real estate and construction assistance for remodels and new facilities and additional instruction and tools that have made the Camp Bow Wow franchises flourish. Further, the On Our Way Home Project will train shelter managers wishing to incorporate socialization for pets, ultimately helping the animals to become more adoptable. In addition to offering tips and tools to develop and improve shelters nationwide, ultimately improving the quality of life for shelter animals and making them more adoptable, Camp Bow Wow will also choose one shelter in need of renovations and time dedicated by trained professionals to realize an “Extreme Makeover” at that location. A call for entries from shelter owners and managers will be posted at www.OnOurWayHomeProject.com and the shelter in need of the most assistance will begin working with Camp Bow Wow to improve the space and programming. To support the efforts to socialize the animals, Camp Bow Wow has partnered with the Longmont Humane Society and the Humane Society of the S. Platte Valley, two rescue organizations that specialize in working with animals to adjust them to a play environment to improve their social skills. Joining in the effort is Camp Bow Wow’s real estate and construction …
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