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Living Future has announced that Neutral's Edison project is officially registered for Living Building Challenge (LBC) 4.0. Core certification—one of the most rigorous sustainability standards in the world. The certification ensures projects deliver positive environmental and social impact. At 31 stories, Neutral.Edison will be among the tallest mass timber residential buildings globally—and one of the largest LBC-certified residential developments. In addition, designed to pursue Passive House (PHIUS Core 2021) principles, the project demonstrates how high-rise buildings can be both sustainable and financially viable. Learn how LBC 4.0 Core certification helped shape our design approach: https://lnkd.in/g3FZVEUe

Curious about mass timber economics in real estate development and how tariffs might shake up the industry? Join us on March 11 at 10 AM CT for a free webinar with Nate H., CEO of Neutral, and industry experts Art Schmon and Francois Robichaud from Forest Economic Advisors (FEA).

We're hiring! Neutral is looking for a Junior Architect - Designer to join our team in San Jose, CA (this is a hybrid role). Work on cutting-edge sustainable multifamily projects with our in-house design studio. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we’d love to connect!

Discover how Neutral is simplifying real estate investment. Watch our webinar (link in comment) featuring CEO Nate H. and Senior Director of Technology Jonatan Schumacher as they walk through our newly launched Investor Portal. Now, investors can explore projects, verify accreditation, sign agreements, fund investments, and track their portfolio—all in one place. And there’s more. This session also provides a preview of Neutral’s vision for leveraging technology, streamlining every stage of development—from site selection to design and construction.

Join CARW for our annual Commercial Real Estate Roundtable event on Thursday, February 27th at the Wisconsin Club. Topics are listed below and more will be announced soon! -1031 – Exchange – Anna Barsky | Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc (IPX1031) Services, Inc -Boston Store Redevelopment at Brookfield Square – Andrea Mullins | Irgens -Cold Storage Development – Jason Lueders | Zilber Property Group -Commercial Property Taxation in SE Wisconsin in 2025 and Beyond – Smitha Chintamaneni | Husch Blackwell -Data Center Developments – Katie Mendenhall | M7 -Financing in 2025 – Adam Newman | Landmark Group Credit Union -Fox Valley Market Update – Manny Vasquez | NAI Pfefferle -Industrial Market Update – Nicholas Unger | Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke -Kenosha Innovation – Jerry Franke & Kelly Armstrong | Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood -Low Income Housing Tax Credit – Jeremy Andereck | Reinhart Law -Mass Timber Residential Developments – Nate H. | Neutral -Milwaukee Sustainability Initiatives – Erick Shambarger & Pamela Ritger de la Rosa | City of Milwaukee ECO -Multifamily Market Update – Sam Gauger, CPA | Colliers -Office Market Update – Julia Howe | JLL -Multifamily Development Projects – Jordan Michalkiewicz | Three Leaf Partners -Property Insurance – Brown & Brown Insurance -Retail Market Update – Emily Smits | Mid-America Real Estate -SBA Loans – Mark Maurer | WBD Group

Meet Mick McConnell, Airbnb's Head of Space and the creative mind behind our recent brand transformation at Neutral. Drawing from his 25 years of experience at R/GA, WeWork, Samsung Electronics, and Chipotle Mexican Grill in the latest Neutral Podcast episode, Mick walks us through his approach to spatial design that puts people first and prioritizes community. He shares candid insights from our collaboration and unveils his vision for building spaces that foster connection and sharing at Airbnb. Click the link below to listen.

Baker’s Place in Madison, WI is the city’s first mass timber high-rise. Mass timber construction offers a strong, low-carbon alternative to steel and concrete, but its hard wooden surfaces lack acoustical absorption, making it difficult to satisfy strict building code requirements for STC and IIC. The design team utilized an innovative acoustical solution: USG Levelrock® Brand SAM-N25 Supreme, a lightweight, low-profile sound attenuation mat for mass timber, covered with USG Levelrock® Brand 2500 Floor Underlayment. This system helped the project meet its unique needs and delivered the required acoustical performance at a reduced thickness and simplified installation. General Contractor: C.D. Smith Construction Architect: Angus-Young #USGBuildIt #MassTimber #Levelrock

We are excited to announce the launch of Neutral's next-generation investor portal! Join us on Thursday, February 6th, at 4:00 PM CST, as our Founder & CEO, Nate H., and Director of Technology, Jonatan Schumacher, will present how accredited investors can digitally invest and manage their entire investment journey through our seamless investment software platform. Our enhanced portal combines cutting-edge technology with our commitment to sustainable development, allowing you to invest in properties that deliver both competitive returns and positive environmental impact. We've created a seamless digital experience that matches our innovative approach to sustainable real estate through automated documentation, enterprise-grade security, integrated performance tracking, and seamless funding capabilities. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how technology can democratize private equity real estate investing. Please register by clicking the link to join us and be part of building a better future while growing your investment portfolio. #SustainableInvesting #RealEstate #ImpactInvesting #FinTech #investwithus

I am thrilled to announce a significant milestone for Neutral and our project The Edison—we've secured $133.3M in construction financing from Bank OZK (Ako Dickson + Matt Pickel, CFA + Andrew Donahue) and Pearlmark (Mark Witt + Douglas Lyons + Stephen Quazzo)! This groundbreaking development in Milwaukee is set to become North America's tallest mass timber building, featuring 378 market-rate units. Special thanks to JLL and Mike Brady for their exceptional guidance in facilitating this loan, and this could not have been achieved without my two other partners of Neutral—Matt Frazer + Daniel Glaessl, AIA. The 31-story tower will pursue Passive House (Phius + Katrin Klingenberg) and Living Building Challenge (Living Future + Lindsay Baker) certifications, setting new standards for sustainable urban development. Neutral is creating a blueprint for the future of multifamily development. The project will feature world-class amenities, including a sky bistro, revolutionary wellness facilities, spa, pool, outdoor gardens, adjacent park, riverwalk patio, co-working, cafe, farm-to-table restaurant, and other community spaces designed for modern living. We're particularly excited about Edison's unique position in the market; successfully securing funding in today's challenging financial market positions the project to be the only luxury and highly-amenitized high-rise to deliver in downtown Milwaukee in 2027, which we believe will set the project up for a fast absorption pace given the tailwinds that downtown Milwaukee has with over 2.1% net immigration (according to The Concord Group, LLC and Tim Cornwell). In an era of higher interest rates, institutional buyers will increasingly seek quality opportunities like The Edison, combining superior environmental performance with lower operating costs and a stable market like Milwaukee. We invite equity investors to join us in delivering this transformative project. Neutral offers accredited investors two convenient ways to invest: through Charles Schwab using the registered SSID/CUSIP number or via Neutral's online investor portal - link https://lnkd.in/gC-ACtUr. #SustainableConstruction #MassTimber #RealEstateDevelopment #RealEstateInvesting #Investing #Milwaukee #UrbanDevelopment #PassiveHouse #SustainableDesign #Innovation #MultifamilyHousing https://lnkd.in/g7HCR_JD

★ Neutral ★ has secured $133 million in #construction financing to build The Edison #masstimber tower in Milwaukee, WI. The Edison represents a major advancement in #sustainableconstruction. Not only will it be among the tallest mass timber buildings in the world, it's also designed to meet PHIUS passive house standards and Living Building Challenge guidelines for health and well-being. Construction will begin this spring with completion scheduled for mid-2027. Congratulations to the team! Article 🔗 https://lnkd.in/genPr5CZ See Neutral's other #masstimberprojects (in Madison) on WIN: https://lnkd.in/gHzGM-5D