Nathan VanDeman

Husband, Dad, problem solver, steward of urban places & aspiring polymath.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

The Problem: Housing affordability is our generation's greatest societal challenge, but traditional urban development models are often too rigid to solve it. At Thrive Urban we're creating a for-profit framework to bridge the gap between investor returns and resident well-being.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@Noahpinion I can't get over the Mario mustache...him and every other 20-30 y/o man these days.

It's like if there was a fly on his forehead. Can't. Look. Away. My generation was socially programmed to hate them so deeply, I can't help but tune out their words and stare at THE MUSTACHE.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@Benpagelondon https://t.co/3BWRZ5q5mY

[Tom Harwood @tomhfh]

Had President McKinley never been assassinated in 1901, the White House could have added two enormous wings like this - plans he commissioned:

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@davidrgoldberg Visited my Dad recently & had a similar hour long convo about all the cars he's owned through the years. Was so fun to hear him fondly recall every one (all collector cars now). We searched for pictures & current prices in the color scheme/motor combo he had. Peak moment

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@stephwakefield_ At TBG Partners I did something similar w/ FTL tunneltop park and Huizinga park then pursued funding & support from FTL DDA. MIA DDA Might be game. @AaronDeMayo @Hernandez_A Worth a conversation? Any other's you'd recommend to include?

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@stephwakefield_ I've had this thought a few times when passing crappy spaces. Almost like a Urban Design version of Banksy/MSCHF for neglected spaces. Guerilla billboards of what's possible, how it'd get funded & who it'd benefit. Let public and city official support organically follow.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@stephwakefield_ Basically a public space version of Miami Transit Alliance...but maybe more aggressive and location specific w/ vision. Quite easy w/ AI visuals. I bet Miami Fndn or Knight Fndn would fund launch and yr 1. I'd contribute my experience but I don't have the capacity to lead it.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@TheRealScourge Locals shouldn't be neglected in the success of a place, but being born in a place doesn't give you access to the fruits of others efforts and spending within that place.

What you describe is effectively locational nepotism/aristocracy/feudalism vs familial.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@TheRealScourge Silly idea. people who pay for nicer things shouldn't be required to share it. If we wanted fairness, affordable units would pay market rent for sm basic unit & share of HOA fee for amenity use If fairness was goal, we'd have flat taxes & get benefits proportional to taxes paid

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@DrianneBelleza Silly idea. people who pay for nicer things shouldn't be required to share it. If we wanted fairness, affordable units would pay market rent for sm basic unit & share of HOA fee for amenity use

If fairness was goal, we'd have flat taxes & get benefits proportional to taxes paid

[Sam Res @realsamres]

When in real estate, be a farmer not a miner.

Build your community!

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@Hernandez_A It'll be political. I think the gym was a grass roots effort from surrounding residents that managed to convince commissioner to support it. I think playground would be more popular as discreet play objects vs trad equip. IMO It'd be appropriate further into park vs near Blvd

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@Hernandez_A https://t.co/WrG3erUavi

Here are more renderings and descriptions

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@nicholascrown @thecrownmacro The last 24 hrs

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@DandyGeorgism Better comparison is exemption vs prior tax roll. I'm for LVT but w/o homestead, fixed income and workforce residents eventually get taxed out of affordability. We all know counties have excess spending they can cut w/o affecting day to day ops but won't unless forced.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@DandyGeorgism Alarmist graphic. SM counties might have to endure austerity measures that affect services but LG counties will just be forced cut discretionary spending they don't need. Post Amendment 3 tax revenue for most large counties is still 5-15% above budgets from 3 years ago.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

An alarmist red graphic on FL Amendment 3 is making the rounds.

This blue one is more accurate: tax revenue left after the cut vs ‘25 levies, with ‘20 & ‘23 marked. Yes, sm counties face real challenges, but statewide it lands near ‘23 levels and Miami-Dade stays ~9% above ‘23.

[Cameron 🇺🇸 🗽🦅 @CameronCorduroy]

slight spoilers for something i'm working on but holy shit Florida is fucked

like a third of counties just don't have a residential property tax base anymore

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@markasaurus My experience has been the opposite.

[Nathan VanDeman @NathanPVanDeman]

@AustinTunnell Nothing like walking through a project you worked on and watching people use it. Years ago I worked on Miami Design District. One day while visiting the project, I came across developer Craig Robins. I didn't interrupt him, but looked on as he appreciated the people using it.