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Man and woman smiling Remembering Jon Runstad: A Philanthropist and Real Estate Visionary The College of Built Environments is deeply saddened by the loss of Jon Runstad '64, a prominent figure in the real estate industry and a dedicated philanthropist. Read More
Steve Bourassa Meet Steven Bourassa On August 8, Steven Bourassa joined the College of Built Environments as the Chair of the Department and the Jon and Judith Runstad Endowed Professor. CBE Runstad Department of Real Estate’s new chair shares what drew him to the role and what excites him about the future. Read More
Blue tarps over tents - homelessness The obvious answer everyone is ignoring The research from Gregg Colburn's new book, Homelessness is a Housing Problem, is featured in a recent article in The Atlantic. Read More
Books on shelves New faculty books: How your brain works, cycling around the world and more H. Pike Oliver, affiliate instructor of real estate at UW, and co-author Michael Stockstill new book, “Transforming the Irvine Ranch: Joan Irvine, William Pereira, Ray Watson and The Big Plan”, talks about the history of the University of California campus and its impact on the development of the city. Read More
Gregg Colburn UW expert says the housing market is the key factor causing homelessness In this interview with KUOW, Gregg Colburn, associate professor of real estate, discusses his new book "Homelessness is a Housing Problem" and offers insight into how Seattle's homelessness crisis might be addressed. | KUOW Read More
Row of 3 houses Homeless in America The homelessness crisis continues to get worse. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, discusses his research on why we see variation in homelessness across U.S. cities. | The New York Times Read More
Blue tarps over tents Cause of homelessness? It’s not drugs or mental illness, researchers say As more cities search for explanations and solutions to homelessness, leaders look to data. Gregg Colburn, assistant professor of real estate, is quoted. | Los Angeles Times Read More
Steve Bourassa Announcing the Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate Steven Bourassa will take on the role of Chair of the Runstad Department of Real Estate. For the past 7 years, he has been Chair of the Department of Urban Design and Planning at Florida Atlantic University, starting August 8, 2022, he will join our college as department Chair and Jon and Judith Runstad Endowed Professor. Read More
Interior of Gould Hall Why are condos in Seattle so rare and expensive? James Young, director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research, provides insight into why condominiums in Seattle have become rare and expensive. | KUOW Read More