“The boomer generation as a whole is the first generation that has grown accustomed to having technology that caters to their needs.”

“The key to ‘Forward Living’ is the creation of an environment with adaptive technologies that help seniors comfortably, independently and safely age - within their own home”

“The problem is not that seniors are fearful of technology, it’s that the technology is too difficult to use.”

“New applications help developers and owners build and operate buildings more efficiently”

Nov 08 - "Increasing your net operating income with new technology and flexible designs" - Herb Hauser

Sept 10 - "Genius Buildings For Genius Communities" - Herb Hauser

“Just like we've seen with the cost of data storage, the cost of WiFi—and the number of access points you need for a large building—are way down.”

Jul 24 - "Technology Convergence: The Agony and the Ecstasy"

“We wouldn’t move into a building that doesn’t have water or electricity. Within a relatively short period of time, we won’t move into an environment unless it has good information services.”

“I would not hesitate to bring Cat-5 wiring to the washer, dryer, kitchen or the furnace. It will make systems more efficient and useful.”

May 21 - "Taming Technology: What You Need to Know To Maximize Its Value and Eliminate Inefficiency" panel with Bruce Cutright and Bill Grutta of Midtown Equities LLC and Steve Williamson of Midtown Baltimore

Apr 30 - "Genius Buildings"
May 02 - "Broadband Considerations for Green & Brownfield Development"

“We wanted to turn information systems into another utility and decided to develop the technology that would allow home systems to be regulated from outside...”

“Broadband is the lifeblood of the Genius Building.”

“There’s always a need to preserve nature when there’s residential or commercial growth. With big projects, there are always significant environmental issues.”

“This is often not a cost-efficient process," said Herb Hauser, a consultant at Midtown Technologies. "More financial incentives would help.”

“One of [low-income families'] biggest problems is time – and it takes time to get food stamps, take care of medical services, and so forth….[Broadband is] easier, less frustrating and always available.”

“As a developer, if you're building on spec, you have to be careful on how much you spend. Tenants don't always appreciate all these expensive items. There's a certain level a tenant is comfortable paying.”

“Green building extends beyond energy efficiency to health. Chairs and desks in the Hearst building are formaldehyde-free. Concrete sealants are low-toxicity. Ceiling tiles are made from recycled materials. ”

“A 7-million-sq.-ft. mixed-use development is expected to break ground in the second quarter next year in Bridgeport, Conn., with an emphasis on using solar, water, and wind power.”

“Emerging technologies are poised to reshape urban environments, to the benefit of emergency planners and responders among others.”

“Some developers aren't waiting for service providers to bring applications to their fiber-connected developments. They're going out and creating their own.”