Daily Archives: May 4, 2015


Can the Plentitude Business Model save cultural resource management?

Historic preservation-minded developer Bill Naito didn’t just save buildings. He helped create ambiance, character, and augmented the quality of life in downtown Portland, Oregon. During the 1960s, Naito saw potential in the rotting waterfront warehouses. He realized that remodeling these buildings may not immediately improve property values, increase foot traffic, […]

The plenitude model is at the heart of historic preservation and it's smart money