Why Building Better Places Isn’t About Money

Debunking the myth that good design is too expensive

The Pearl Hotel & Main Street in Rosemary Beach, FL, a newly completed community. Source: Jeff Brummett

In popular discourse surrounding real estate development (outside of the narrow realms of Twitter), there seems to be a general acceptance that wherever possible, we should try to create more quality, beautiful places. From local observers, visitors passing through, and casual conversations among…