Link: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/real-estate-news/article243037176.html
Story Description: Sales statistics show that the demand for homes are low, however the normal demand for single family homes beat out the normal demand for the condos and multi family
homes and apartments.
Problem Description: The demand has shifted from a economic, multifamily homes to single family homes with more square footage and personal space. This is caused by a mass change in mentality brought on by the pandemic and the subsequent anxiety and fear.
Who Has The Problem: People interested in being new homeowners and real estate developers.
2) Title: "‘We’re not doing enough.’ The race against COVID-19 to test and house Miami’s homeless"
Story Description: The article discusses the crisis that Miami is experiencing in regards to the uncertain solution of relocating homeless people during this pandemic.
Problem Description: The issue is that there are homeless people without PPE or housing during this pandemic which is an issue for the homeless in regards to their health and well being, as well as the health of the general public as the homeless traverse many public areas.
Who Has The Problem: The homeless, citizens, and local government.
3) Title: "Thousands of immigrants were on the verge of becoming U.S. citizens. Then the pandemic struck"
Story Description: There are many complications in regarding to the naturalization of many immigrants who are looking to become citizens with the ongoing pandemic.
Problem Description: The pandemic has halted the citizen process of these immigrants and has left them in limbo. Some are being deported, others can not work and then feed their families. The local government is buried in backlogs.
Who Has The Problem: State governments and Immigrants.
4) Title: "Audio glitches, lousy WiFi, shirtless guests: Miami Zoom court expands despite limitations"
Story Description: The south Florida Criminal court circuit is being held through a series of
Zoom calls, the government has yet to find any other alternative solutions, however they are looking for ones.
Problem Description: The local government has thousands of backlogged cases due to the pandemic. Lawyers feel that they can not defend or prosecute to their highest potential via Zoom calls. There is also issues with the judge's understand as well, as the freedom of defendants being at stake.
Who Has The Problem: Local Judiciary system, lawyers, judges, and defendants.
5) Title: "Don’t flush the toilet unless it’s really needed, South Florida city tells its people'
Story Description: There was a main break in a neighboring city's sewer system and it has caused issues in regards to the municipal fresh water supply.
Problem Description: The breaking of the sewage system has led to some issues regarding the access to water. Water is "ok" to drink in the area, however supply is limited since the water has shut off and repairs are being done.
Who Has The Problem: The residence of the area and the local government.
Hi Brian!
ReplyDeleteYou identified a lot of excellent opportunities! As expected, a lot of opportunities had to do with the current pandemic. Many people have been displaced because of COVID-19. The third opportunity especially stood out to me. I had not even thought about how this current pandemic could have effected immigrants and especially those going through naturalization. This story hits home to me because it has been almost a year since my mom became a US citizen. Naturalization is already a daunting process, so it is a very stress-inducing situation for it to be halted. Great Job!
Hey Brian, I live in Miami too and I encountered almost every article you have put up. Your first three articles are ones I almost used myself. Regarding your second article regarding homelessness, I do believe this is an issue that needs to be handled immediately as they are the ones who are most susceptible to contacting the virus. Also, regarding the third newspaper, with many immigrants waiting to become citizens, and with all of the protests currently happening, many are in danger due to Ice and the military going to various cities with large amounts of immigrants.
ReplyDeleteHello Brian, great job on identifying local opportunities in the Miami area. The Zoom call opportunity stood out to me because I believe it is a serious issue people all over the world are having right now. Business matters, as well as important cases, as you said, are being held back because of poor connection issues or an overwhelmed system. Overall, Covid-19 has brought about a lot of local opportunities to help people get some normality in their lives.
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