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Several Big Ideas were introduced by John Martin and Randal Jackson in their Gen M 2345 presentation at PCBC. The starting point was a typical subdivision that went into bankruptcy during the downturn a year ago. The group has repurposed the site with homes and land planning that makes sense for today.

Prominent in the plan are two-story triplexes designed specifically to accommodate Generation M:  multigenerational households. Each generation has a residence on a single level with private entrances and living spaces, yet there is still enough room to gather as a family. The result is a community that is denser with more usable open space.

Another Big Idea came from B3 Architects and Berkus Design Studio:  a plan to repurpose vacant big box stores into mixed-use communities with residential lofts and retail. According to the firm, the concept promotes economic, social and environmental sustainability.