Leadership Insights from Alisa Brem Rosenberg

Great innovations come from great challenges.  I think about this as I sit at my desk, working from home for the 116th consecutive day, and observe how the world has changed and where this dynamic shift will take us as urbanists and real estate professionals.  Many people are choosing to concentrate on the challenges that have arisen over the last four-months: a global pandemic, economic turmoil, injustice, and social and civil unrest; however I see great promise in what we can do together as individuals, colleagues, professionals, and companies to create a better future.  This is an opportunity to actively engage in evaluating what our impact can be on all facets of our lives and the built environment.

The world and the physical spaces we build in it have transformed – shifting how people use public and private spaces.  Our sense of place, community, and connectivity is evolving.  COVID-19 has led, and in some cases forced, people to keep their physical distance while causing others to deepen connections using technology and innovation and establishing new ways to create a sense of community.