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The Paseo was submitted for U.S. HUD's Innovation in Affordable Housing & Design Competition.   See renderings, graphics and additional information of the Paseo here. Welcome to Paseo , a vibrant and inclusive community in Firebaugh, California.  Paseo reaches beyond the provision of affordable housing to include education, equity, environment and health in its mission as a long-term community hub addressing the region’s acute affordable housing shortage.  Drawing from precedent in Latin American culture, public space brings residents and visitors together, promoting integration among socioeconomic classes and providing opportunities for all.  Paseo embraces the notion that we are better when we come together.  A data-driven approach actualizes Firebaugh’s vision to ensure each aspect is realistic and implementable for a socially, economically  and environmentally resilient future. PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS Market research shows substantial short- and ...

In January 2021, New York University again a reported record level of applications for undergraduate admission. This year marks the 14th consecutive year of increases in applications for admission to its top-ranked, wide-ranging programs. NYU announced that it received more than 100,000 applications for undergraduate admissions in 2020, a 20% bump from last year. 6,500 students are expected to enroll in the degree-granting campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai in fall 2021. Diverse applicants helped drive the surge.  Out of all the applications, 25% were first-generation college students, 22% were from underrepresented minority groups, and international students (a reported 22% increase). The school also saw an increase in the number of early decision applicants. Early decision applications for Fall 2021 increased 14% compared with Fall 2020. NYU is expanding its footprint in Greenwich Village, NYC. 181 Mercer is a mixed-use development with classrooms, performing arts edu...

CFLO is the largest corporate-focused organization at Georgetown University Law Center. CFLO’s mission is to be a resource for students seeking to learn more about and meet attorneys working in the corporate and financial law areas. CFLO's mission is primarily carried out through CFLO's activities on-campus and now via Zoom. CFLO's events are supported by sponsoring partner firms and Georgetown Law. CFLO is open to partnerships that highlight different markets and industries. CFLO primarily hosts roundtable events- usually highlighting a specific law firm office and/or practice group. Events have covered venture capital, structured finance, real estate, and securities regulation. Some events may include lawyers from different law firms offering diverse perspectives on practices and legal trends. Following the panel and roundtables, there are receptions on campus where students can talk to attorneys in more informal settings. CFLO hosts Resume Review in the fall and Speed I...

Georgetown Law held Community Circle meetings throughout the fall. Third-year law students led other law students in themed groups over Zoom. In our mindfulness and meditation Circle, we gained insights into “mindfulness” and how awareness can lead to a greater perspective, stress reduction, focus and effective lawyering skills. Our Mindfulness Circle introduced us to healthy ways to cope with stress and law school’s competitive culture. Community Circles were casual, relaxing, non-academic ways to create strong bonds with students on a deep level in an otherwise isolating time. Sessions began with opening meditations to help leave law school behind. Then we checked-in and reflected on different prompts. Typical check-ins included sharing how we applied the prior week’s technique at home or in the classroom and if it was helpful. Each week, we discovered techniques (meditation, guided imagery, journaling etc.) to identify what calms and centers us. Our hours and meditations were guide...