By: Jeremiah Munn , Innovative Ecosystem Research Intern Jeremiah’s Education and Background My name is Jeremiah Munn, and I am a senior at the University of Utah , studying Entrepreneurship  and Architecture . This summer, I had the privilege of interning at Canvas , a construction robotics startup addressing the skilled labor shortage by equipping interior contractors with advanced heavy machinery, AI, and automation. Discovering Canvas Through Ivory Innovations Canvas, a t

By: Erika Jensen, Ivory Innovation Student Associate Erika’s Background and Interests My name is Erika Jensen and I am a junior at the University of Utah . I have lived in Utah ever since I was little, and I love the surrounding nature and the outdoor opportunities it provides. In my free time, I enjoy running and hiking. Capsule’s Prefabricated Offsite Construction Approach This summer, Ivory Innovations  gave me the opportunity to work with Capsule , an off-site constructio

There’s been a lot of attention on the federal election, but as the old adage “all politics is local” goes, big decisions in housing are often made at a state and local level. From Hoboken, New Jersey to Berkeley, California, a myriad of housing-related measures showed up on state and local ballots on Tuesday across the country. These propositions largely fit into three categories: bond measures, sales tax changes, and rent control policies.

Homeownership: A Comprehensive Overview | Introduction  | History of Homeownership  | Racial Inequality in Housing  | Current Market Conditions  | | Benefits of owning a home | Disadvantages of owning a home | Innovative Solutions to Promote Homeownership | Introduction Homeownership represents a foundational aspect of the American dream, providing both financial security and a sense of stability. However, as many US metros face housing price escalation which far outpaces in

By: Katelyn Johnston , Ivory Innovations Senior Associate Katelyn’s Background and Education The University of Utah & Ivory Innovations My name is Katelyn Johnston. I am currently a senior undergraduate at the University of Utah  studying Marketing  and Real Estate . During the previous 2023-34 academic year, I worked as a student associate  at Ivory Innovations . I had such an excellent experience participating that I am returning this year as a Senior Associate . I am thril

By: Kian Crawford , Villa Development Intern Education and Background at the University of Utah My name is Kian Crawford and I am a student at the University of Utah  pursuing a degree in Finance. During the 2023-2024 academic year, I had the privilege of interning at Ivory Innovations  where I gained valuable insights into the housing industry and became passionate about finding solutions to affordability and accessibility in this space. It has been quite the experience, and

By: Andrés Esparza , Onx Homes Precurement Intern Andrés’ Background and Education My name is Andrés Esparza, and I graduated from the University of Utah with a double major in Business Administration and Operations and Supply Chain . I was born in Southern California but moved to Utah at a young age. I bounced around city-to-city in Arizona and Utah, finally ending up in Salt Lake City to attend the University of Utah. Internship Experience in Miami This summer I moved to

By: Greyson Rynders , Economics Research Assistant at Marriner S Eccles Institute for Economics and Quantitative Analysis Introduction My name is Greyson Rynders and I am starting my senior year and final semester as a Quantitative Analysis of Markets & Organizations major with minors in Information Systems and Mathematics at the University of Utah . I am a Utah native and have lived in the state for over 18 years. As a long-term resident of Utah, I have taken the pleasure of

Read the Forbes article by Adam Millsap here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/adammillsap/2024/09/11/how-states-can-strengthen-the-american-...

Ivory Innovations is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the 2025 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability . As the prize...