Big Problems – Big Numbers – Big Opportunities
California has been in a housing crisis for several decades. State lawmakers have realized that local governments play a key role in the…
Author: Ron Nestor
Ron is a Senior Principal at WHA. From single-family homes to corporate headquarters, commercial centers to high-rise buildings, Ron has had the privilege to design environments where people build their lives. He enjoys sharing what he’s experienced and that has led him to the WHA Blog.
Building a Firm Foundation: The Samueli Academy
Santa Ana’s Samueli Academy, one of the most extraordinary academic programs in the country, honored WHA by selecting us to be a part…
These Things Are Hard
In September 1962, with these words, President John F. Kennedy challenged Americans to “embrace a new frontier, to dig deep and invoke their…
Coming Soon! California’s First BLOKABLE Project
On December 17, 2019, the Napa City Council unanimously and very enthusiastically approved the 20-unit Caritas Village on a 0.75 acre site on…
Flats are on the Rise
On a tour of FivePoint’s Beacon Park in Irvine, California with several major homebuilders, because we were running short of time, we were…
REACHing California’s Ambitious Energy Goals
It’s here. The most far-reaching change in residential construction goes into effect January 1, 2020 with the implementation of the new 2019 California…
Crisis Intervention!
California has identified it as a Crisis — the state’s housing shortage has been the focus of several recent industry events and symposia.…