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New Urban Use Cases Drive Over 500 Cities to Adopt Digital Twins by 2025

OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Jan 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With digital twins having made their appearance in cities over the last few years, mainly in the form of pilots showcasing limited capabilities, their more widespread deployment as multi-purpose urban decision and management tools is now imminent, not in the least driven by COVID-19 requirements in terms of achieving increased resilience levels and optimized asset and demand-response resource management. Digital twin deployments will exceed 500 by 2025,…

«Real-time 3D models of a cities’ built environment allow scenario analysis through the simulation of the potential impact of natural disasters like flooding, adopt generative design principles for new city developments optimizing energy savings and solar capacity, and saving costs by operating cities more efficiently and effectively,» explains Dominique Bonte, Vice President End Markets at ABI Research

Since the first urban digital twins’ deployments by vendors like Dassault Systèmes in cities such as Singapore only three years ago, feature sets are now rapidly expanding to enable a much wider range of application areas:

Infrastructure Coverage Planning – Light poles, 5G, Wi-Fi, Video Surveillance
Indoor Airflow Simulation – Optimized interior designs to minimize spread of Covid-19
Resilience and Emergency Response – Real-time view on city assets and resources
Open Platforms and Marketplaces – Driving third party GovTech ecosystem integration
Transversal Governance and Citizen Participation – Support for Cross-vertical policies and citizen engagement
Green Infrastructure Management – Monitoring and maintenance of green spaces
Vehicle Electrification and Smart Mobility Deployments – Simulation of impact on air and noise pollution to inform policies
Sustainability and Circularity – Digital twins enable renewable energy maximization and recycling optimization

«The digital twin ecosystem system activity is growing quickly with more suppliers announcing more deployments in more cities. Vendors like Dassault Systèmes and Engie subsidiary Siradel are paving the way for extending urban digital twins to marketplaces and opening access to key metrics and dashboards to the citizens themselves, increasing their overall involvement and helping gain approval of city government decisions and policies,» Bonte says.

Cityzenith recently donated its SmartWorldPro2 digital twin platform to selected cities to help them become carbon neutral as part of the global ‘Clean Cities – Clean Future’ campaign. Bentley Systems partnered with Microsoft to integrate Azure IoT Digital Twins and Azure Maps into its iTwins platform. The City of Helsinki won the Bentley Systems award for its Digital City Synergy project aimed at helping the city improve collaboration and get more value from its city models.

These findings are from ABI Research’s Smart Cities and Smart Spaces quarterly update report. This report is part of the company’s Smart Cities and Smart Spaces research service, which includes research, data, and analyst insights.

About ABI Research
ABI Research provides strategic guidance to visionaries, delivering actionable intelligence on the transformative technologies that are dramatically reshaping industries, economies, and workforces across the world. ABI Research’s global team of analysts publish groundbreaking studies often years ahead of other technology advisory firms, empowering our clients to stay ahead of their markets and their competitors.

ABI Research提供开创性的研究和战略指导，帮助客户了解日新月异的技术。自1990年以来，我们已与全球数百个领先的技术品牌，尖端公司，具有远见的政府机构以及创新的贸易团体建立了合作关系。我们帮助客户创造真实的业务成果。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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United Road Launches Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program for High Performers. Haully Pro Carriers To Receive Quarterly Bonuses Beginning Q2 ’21.

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jason Walker, Chief Operating Officer of United Road, the largest provider of finished vehicle transport logistics in North America today announced the launch of United Road’s Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program, an initiative designed to recognize and reward elite high performing third-party carriers in United Road’s network of independent carriers. To qualify for Haully Pro status, carriers must be in the 90^th percentile for quality as measured by three metrics: on-time or early delivery, compliance, and damage-free vehicle delivery. Plus, carriers must meet a quarterly business revenue threshold. Chief benefits of Haully Pro include quarterly rebate bonuses, dedicated concierge dispatch support, early access to contractual freight, free same-day payment up to three times per quarter for loads delivered and a reduced quick pay option. Enhancements planned for the future include access to discounts for fuel, insurance and roadside assistance. United Road sees Haully Pro as a way to support their carriers’ independent businesses, build loyalty and enhance quality.

Haully Pro Carrier Rewards is United Road’s way of supporting our high-performing third-party carrier partners.

«Our carriers are the face of United Road with our customers. The Haully Pro Carrier Program is United Road’s way of supporting our high-performing third-party carrier partners – including providing financial incentives – to those who go above and beyond to fulfill United Road’s promise to its customers of safe, on-time, and damage-free delivery,» said Walker. «United Road is committed to building a long term relationship with its carriers. When they are successful we are successful.»

Carriers qualify for consideration of Haully Pro status by meeting a minimum quarterly revenue goal from United Road of $30,000.

Revenue generation is one qualifier. Quality holds equal importance according to Walker. Carriers that achieve Pro Carrier status rank in the 90^th percentile among their peers for performance on three quality criteria:

Service – On time pick-up and delivery at 90% and above,
Transparency – Use of V-TAS mobile tracking app to manage loads from pick-up to delivery at 90% compliance,
Quality – A damage-free delivery rate of 99.7% as measured by E-IPTV (Exceptions-Incidents per Thousand Vehicles).

United Road introduced the Haully Pro Carrier Rewards program effective January 1. Bonus rebates will begin in the second quarter, 2021, based on first quarter performance. United Road has identified 91 carrier partners in its inaugural class of Haully Pro Carriers.

«Carrier partners are critical to United Road’s success,» said Walker. «As we roll out this program over the first quarter of ’21 we look forward to awarding the Pro designation to additional carriers. United Road is here to help its carrier partners be successful including achieving Pro status.»

The Haully Pro Carrier Rewards Program evolved from United Road’s Haully™, a logistics technology platform for third-party carriers introduced in 2019 that provides hassle-free access to quality vehicle loads including backhauls, 24/7. Click here for information on United Road Haully Pro Carrier Rewards.

ABOUT UNITED ROAD
Founded in 1997, United Road is the premier finished vehicle logistics company in North America. Each year, coast to coast and across borders, United Road manages the transport of over four million vehicles for OEMs, remarketers, on-line sellers/buyers, fleet owners and individuals. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with operating locations across the U.S. and Canada, the company has over 1,700 employees and operates an integrated national network that includes a total of 2,500 company-owned and dedicated independent vehicle carriers.

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Rockford Fosgate® Introduces All New Motorsports Audio Kits Featuring Color Optix™ RGB LED Lighting

TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rockford Fosgate the industry leader in high-performance audio systems, elevates off-road performance with the launch of sixteen new motorsports kits designed for 2014+ Polaris RZR® and 2017+ Can-am Maverick® X3 vehicles. This is Rockford’s first offering of SXS kits designed for use with the <a target="_blank"…

Kit options begin with Stage1 or Stage2 systems that include a stereo and speakers, then continues to build in performance, features, and adds RGB LED lighting from Stage3 up to the all-new Stage 6 system. The RZR14-STG6 with 1500 watts of power, RGB LED speakers and rear 8-inch horn speaker cans, subwoofer, stereo, and RGB LED controller will light the way and pump out the music. The X317-STG6 also features the larger 8-inch rear horn speakers and all the lighting control as in the RZR14-STG6, but also includes a second subwoofer in the 1500-watt system.

Designed to stand up to water, dirt, mud, and UV rays, these kits are Element Ready™ for the off-road environment. In keeping with our RF3 standard for factory fit and finish, Rockford engineered every component to match and compliment the factory fit and finish of the vehicle defining exact specifications to ensure the best-in-class fitment and look. They also feature Bluetooth® connectivity, AUX and USB inputs for access to all your music and to charge your smartphone out on the trail.

Rockford ensures simple installation with secure plug and play connectivity, no cutting, and the all new M5 amplifier pre-tuned for the system so no settings or adjustments are needed. The IPX6 rated M5 amplifier ensures that the new kits are fully Element Ready™.

For more information, please visit RockfordFosgate.com.

2014+ Polaris RZR® Kit options:

2014+ Polaris RZR® with Ride Command™ Kit options:

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About Rockford Corporation
Setting the standard for excellence in the audio industry, the Rockford Corporation markets and distributes high-performance audio systems for the mobile, motorsport, and marine audio aftermarket and OEM market. Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Rockford Corporation is a publicly traded company and manufactures its products under the brand Rockford Fosgate(R).

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Bearizona Opens New Grizzly Bear Exhibit for Growing Cubs & Releases First Look at New Documentary

WILLIAMS, Ariz., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Bearizona, a popular wildlife park devoted to providing homes for wild animals in need, today announced the completion of Kinder Cubs, a new 29,000-square-foot habitat for the recently rescued grizzly bear cubs, Hanna, Sky and Crockett. As the healthy bear cubs continue to grow, Bearizona is moving them into a bigger and better habitat, which will serve as an interim home while the park finalizes The Grizzly Encounter exhibit, coming in early 2022.

«We’re extremely proud to be offering these amazing and not-so-little Grizzly cubs an equally amazing, and more spacious new home as they grow, while we continue to build the best grizzly bear enclosure in the country,» said Animal Director Dave O’Connell. «These cubs are important animal ambassadors because they will educate guests from all over the world about Grizzly bears and the habitats in which they live.»

Located in the walk-thru section of Bearizona, the Kinder Cubs exhibit offers an expansive space for the three bear cubs to roam. It boasts a waterfall, a stream and a large viewable cave. The exhibit can also be viewed through Bearizona’s webcams, where viewers have unlimited access to witness the bears’ substantial growth and impressive ability to destroy any enrichment toy they are given.

Since their rescue, Hanna, Sky and Crockett have collectively gained 469 pounds, more than quintupling in size. As the weather cools, the siblings can be found spending their time roughhousing, digging, and playing in their pond.

Bearizona has kept close track of their progress, growth and personalities along the way, and has documented their storied and touching journey to the park in a new documentary titled «A Journey to a New Home.» The documentary film, which features an intimate, inside look at the cubs’ rescue and rehabilitation along with insights about wildlife conservation. Watch the sneak peak trailer by going to Bearizona.com/grizzly-cub-trailer.

In early 2022, Bearizona is slated to unveil the cubs’ final home, The Grizzly Encounter. The new Grizzly Encounter will incorporate expansive grounds and multilevel spaces for the bears to enjoy and guests to experience, featuring, a 200-foot by 24-foot cliff, two waterfalls, underwater viewing sections and a rock ridge from where people can look down, into the habitat, or view the grizzly ponds. Once complete, The Grizzly Encounter will be one of the largest and most impressive grizzly bear habitats in the United States.

Since it was founded in 2010, Bearizona has fast-become a must-see attraction when visiting the Grand Canyon’s South Rim or driving through Northern Arizona. The 160-acre facility is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and was voted among the top three wildlife parks by the annual USA Today Readers’ Choice Awards twice in the past three years. The drive- and walk-through park’s mission is to rescue wild animals in need of new homes and promote conservation by inviting visitors to view wildlife in spacious, natural environments.

For more information, visit http:// http://www.bearizona.com. Anyone who cannot make the journey to Bearizona to see the fast-growing cubs, can instead shop online for bear-themed gifts at http://shop.bearizona.com/cubs or watch them on the webcams at https://bearizona.com/experiences/cub-cams/.

About Bearizona
Bearizona is a drive- and walk-through wildlife park south of the Grand Canyon in Williams, AZ, near the intersection of Historic Route 66, Interstate 40 and Highway 64. The park’s mission is to rescue wild animals in need of new homes and promote conservation by fostering memorable and educational encounters with North American wildlife in natural environments. Bearizona invites guests to take a scenic, three-mile drive through packs and herds of wild animals followed by a leisurely stroll through Fort Bearizona, where additional animals can be seen beneath the towering ponderosa pines of Coconino National Forest.

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Bearizona Opens New Grizzly Bear Exhibit for Growing Cubs & Releases First Look at New Documentary

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Iridium Edge® Solar Provides Upgraded Capabilities for Satellite IoT Tracking and Asset Management

MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced commercial availability of the Iridium Edge Solar – a secure, maintenance-free, solar-powered remote asset tracking and management device. With over-the-air configuration capabilities, the Iridium Edge Solar is ideal for Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), fisheries management, tracking of freight shipping containers, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) applications, monitoring of oil and gas pipelines and heavy equipment telematics data reporting.

The addition of BLE technology enables creation of customized sensors that can be deployed on a variety of assets.

The Iridium Edge Solar beta trials, which are nearing completion, are thoroughly testing its real-time, two-way communication, over-the-air configuration ability, built-in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity and secure, ruggedized packaging. The addition of BLE technology enables development of customized deployable sensor systems that can be positioned on machinery, vehicles, vessels or across worksites.

«The Iridium Edge Solar is a unique and versatile solar-powered asset tracking device, when compared to alternatives available in the industry,» said Bryan Hartin, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Iridium. «No other solar-powered IoT tracking device matches its geographic coverage, capabilities and cost-effectiveness, and we believe the addition of BLE local wireless connectivity adds a new level of customizability for applications requiring multiple and disparate sensor readings.»

The history of solar-powered satellite IoT tracking devices has been marred by questionable field lifespan due to failures of charging batteries, solar panels and packaging susceptible to water-intrusion or cracking. These issues have been exacerbated by the lack of two-way communications with the deployed device, leaving organizations wondering if the equipment suffered a terminal malfunction. Iridium Edge Solar resolves these issues through complete encapsulation of all vital electronics, military-grade ruggedized packaging and an innovative, intelligent dual-power system, ensuring two-way communications delivery even in low-light conditions.

When combined with Iridium’s truly global coverage and services like Iridium CloudConnect helping to simplify back-office integration through Amazon Web Services, businesses, governments and NGOs can rapidly scale and deploy this reliable, solar-powered asset-tracking device anywhere on the planet for up to 10 years without maintenance.

Iridium Edge Solar now joins both the Iridium Edge and Iridium Edge Pro as finished Iridium products, each with specified, yet complementary, use-cases to extend the reach of IoT services beyond cellular coverage.

As of the third quarter of 2020, Iridium commercial IoT subscribers grew 20% from the year-ago period to 924,000 customers, continuing the company’s growing position as the premier satellite IoT company.

Interested companies can also request a full featured demo kit or more information by visiting www.iridium.com/iridiumedgesolar

About Iridium Communications Inc.
Iridium^® is the only mobile voice and data satellite communications network that spans the entire globe. Iridium enables connections between people, organizations and assets to and from anywhere, in real time. Together with its ecosystem of partner companies, Iridium delivers an innovative and rich portfolio of reliable solutions for markets that require truly global communications. In 2019, the company completed a generational upgrade of its satellite network and launched its new specialty broadband service, Iridium Certus^®. Iridium Communications Inc. is headquartered in McLean, Va., U.S.A., and its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol IRDM. For more information about Iridium products, services and partner solutions, visit www.iridium.com.

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Iridium Communications Inc.
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Iridium Communications Inc.
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Battleship USS Iowa Museum Launches Plank Owner Program for First-Ever Surface Navy Museum

SAN PEDRO, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Battleship USS Iowa Museum, the historic U.S. Navy battleship that has become an iconic landmark and a top five museum and attraction in the Los Angeles area, today announced the launch of the Plank Owner program for the future National Museum of the Surface Navy. «Plank Owner» is an honorary title given to U.S. Navy and Coast Guard sailors who are assigned to a ship at the time of its commissioning. The free Plank Owner program provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for individuals to show their support for the nation’s first-ever Surface Navy Museum prior to its opening aboard Battleship USS Iowa in San Pedro at the Port of Los Angeles.

Each individual who registers as a Plank Owner will receive a full-color, downloadable, personalized certificate suitable for framing. Plank Owners who donate $25 or more to the Museum will have their names permanently added to the Museum’s Quarterdeck of Honor, forever identifying them among the initial supporters that helped bring the museum to life.

When it opens aboard Battleship USS Iowa in 2025, the National Museum of the Surface Navy will raise awareness of the U.S. Navy Surface Fleet’s important role in international relations, free trade, humanitarian assistance, and technological innovation. The state-of-the-art museum will include a 270-degree theater experience, simulated combat engagement center, an interactive holographic globe depicting Navy operations around the world, and an interactive recreation of a modern Navy ship bridge.

«After 243 years as the Navy’s premier fighting force, the nation is finally going to have a museum that is dedicated to the past, present and future of the Surface Navy,» explained retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mike Shatynski, Chairman of the Board of the National Museum of the Surface Navy. «The Plank Owner program provides a way for civilians and veterans from all services to share in the excitement and enjoy a sense of ownership as we bring this incredible museum to life.»

The National Museum of the Surface Navy will find its home aboard the storied Battleship USS Iowa. Throughout her 50 years of service, USS Iowa and the thousands of brave sailors that served aboard her, operated around the world protecting America’s interests during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Cold War. The «Battleship of Presidents» welcomed several Commanders-in-Chief during her long, storied history including Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. USS Iowa, also known as «The Grey Ghost» and «The Big Stick», was decommissioned in October 1990, but continues to serve today.

«There is no better place for the first national museum dedicated to the Surface Navy to be located than aboard USS Iowa,» said Jonathan Williams, president and CEO of Battleship Iowa Museum. «As the namesake of the last class of Battleships, Iowa and the men and women that served aboard her contributed immeasurably to the country, serving missions around the world from WWII through the Cold War. We’re thrilled to become the home of the Museum and are looking forward to welcoming our Plank Owners aboard!»

Click here to become a Plank Owner of the National Museum of the Surface Navy. Click here to learn about the programs and tours available now aboard Battleship USS Iowa. Click here to learn more about the National Museum of the Surface Navy.

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About Battleship USS Iowa Museum

Located in the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, Calif., Battleship USS Iowa Museum is one of the top five museums and attractions in Los Angeles, bringing the ship’s history to life through in-person and virtual tours and educational programs for youth. In addition to providing a natural platform for veterans and patriotic civilians to come together as a community, Battleship USS Iowa Museum provides a wide array of impactful programs and resources that support the critical needs of our military and veterans.

The museum is operated by Pacific Battleship Center, a 501c3 non-profit organization solely supported by admissions, donations, event space rentals, and gift shop. We do not receive government funding for our operations.

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AgroFresh Solutions to Present in the 23rd Annual ICR Virtual Conference

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, announced today that its management team, including Jordi Ferre, Chief Executive Officer, and Graham Miao, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the 23^rd Annual ICR Virtual Conference, Inc. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 1:30 PM ET. …

The presentation and related materials will be available to all interested parties through a live audio webcast accessible in the investor relations section of AgroFresh’s website at www.agrofresh.com. An archived replay of the webcast will also be available shortly after the live event has concluded.

About AgroFresh

AgroFresh (Nasdaq: AGFS) is a leading global innovator and provider of science-based solutions, data-driven technologies and experience-backed services to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. For more than 20 years, AgroFresh has been revolutionizing the apple industry and has launched new innovative solutions in a variety of fresh produce categories from bananas to cherries and citrus to pears. AgroFresh supports growers, packers and retailers by providing post-harvest solutions across the industry to enhance crop values while conserving our planet’s resources and reducing global food waste. Visit agrofresh.com to learn more.

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Home Value Disparities Between Races Are Still Pronounced, but Shrinking

SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Typical values for Black- and Latinx-owned homes still lag behind overall U.S. home values, but the gap is narrowing. A new Zillow® <a target="_blank"…

SEATTLE, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Typical values for Black- and Latinx-owned homes still lag behind overall U.S. home values, but the gap is narrowing. A new Zillow® analysis shows homes owned by Black and Latinx households are worth 16.2% and 10.2% less, respectively, than the typical U.S. home — gaps that have closed by about 4 percentage points from their widest points following the Great Recession.

Homes owned by non-Hispanic white and Asian families, meanwhile, have typical values 2.9% and 3.7% higher than the typical U.S. home.

While inequity in home values continues to persist, the data show them steadily, albeit slowly, converging. Since homeownership is the single largest driver of wealth for many households, the value and appreciation of a home is extremely impactful for families.

Before the Great Recession, the gap between Black-owned home values and all home values was about 15%, but grew to 20% by March 2014. Similarly, Latinx-owned homes saw the largest home value gap in May 2012 at 14% — 2 percentage points larger than before the housing bubble. Now, nearly a decade later, home values for Black- and Latinx-owned homes are back at pre-bubble levels, and continue to narrow despite the current economic crisis.

One reason for the wide gap is that the housing bust hit communities of color especially hard. Subprime loans were targeted to take advantage of the most vulnerable communities, and the ensuing wave of foreclosures hurt homeownership and home values disproportionately for Black and Latinx homeowners. Fast forward 12 years, and homeownership rates and home values are still recovering for these communities. While home value growth turned positive for U.S. homes in August 2012, it took an additional two years for Black and Latinx homes to see this same growth.

«It has taken nearly a decade for the home value gap to return to pre-recession levels, but still, the gap remains very large,» says Zillow economist Treh Manhertz. «With Black and brown communities and jobs hit disproportionately hard in the pandemic, there has been reason to worry another dip may be on the horizon that could slow or stop the progress. However, this is not the case, as the same factors that widened the gap in the Great Recession are not surfacing this time. Thanks to rock bottom rates on the most secure mortgages, extended forbearance programs, and rising home prices, there are no signs of another widening of the gap coming this year. However, through these turbulent times, continued vigilance and targeted intervention by policymakers is crucial to keep the progress going for communities of color.»

Home value inequality varies greatly in different states and metropolitan areas. Large metros with the smallest spread between Black-owned home values are Riverside (1% value gap), San Antonio (3%), Las Vegas (3%), and Portland (4%). Among the most unequal are Detroit (46% value gap), Buffalo (43%) Birmingham (43%), St. Louis (41%), and Milwaukee (40%).

Black homeownership rates are also on the rise since the Great Recession, despite challenges for Black homebuyers to secure a mortgage. Telework has the ability to expand the opportunity for homeownership even further for Black and Latinx renters, providing the flexibility to own a home in a less-expensive area.

Metropolitan Area*	Zillow Home Value Index	ZHVI for Black-Owned Homes	Home Value Gap for Black-Owned Homes	ZHVI for Latinx-Owned Homes	Home Value Gap for Latinx-Owned Homes
United States	$262,604	$219,931	-16.2%	$235,943	-10.2%
New York/Newark, NY/NJ	$505,569	$444,523	-12.1%	$458,474	-9.3%
Los Angeles, CA	$726,379	$587,679	-19.1%	$551,079	-24.1%
Chicago, IL	$255,532	$159,962	-37.4%	$213,016	-16.6%
Dallas-Fort Worth, TX	$271,831	$221,932	-18.4%	$223,245	-17.9%
Philadelphia, PA	$269,695	$207,440	-23.1%	$218,992	-18.8%
Houston, TX	$229,613	$190,589	-17.0%	$196,079	-14.6%
Washington, DC	$459,656	$430,736	-6.3%	$431,427	-6.1%
Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL	$312,574	$258,932	-17.2%	$308,280	-1.4%
Atlanta, GA	$255,109	$216,927	-15.0%	$244,280	-4.2%
Boston, MA	$525,223	$443,914	-15.5%	$460,944	-12.2%
San Francisco, CA	$1,126,793	$875,107	-22.3%	$909,903	-19.2%
Detroit, MI	$195,270	$106,413	-45.5%	$154,686	-20.8%
Riverside, CA	$411,728	$407,797	-1.0%	$393,359	-4.5%
Phoenix, AZ	$315,045	$275,568	-12.5%	$254,695	-19.2%
Seattle, WA	$567,205	$478,372	-15.7%	$518,693	-8.6%
Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN	$310,357	$271,748	-12.4%	$288,169	-7.1%
San Diego, CA	$649,474	$529,026	-18.5%	$545,204	-16.1%
St. Louis, MO	$190,720	$112,529	-41.0%	$183,594	-3.7%
Tampa, FL	$240,308	$211,518	-12.0%	$230,762	-4.0%
Baltimore, MD	$311,464	$269,153	-13.6%	$290,738	-6.7%
Denver, CO	$468,128	$412,917	-11.8%	$430,108	-8.1%
Pittsburgh, PA	$174,771	$137,005	-21.6%	$224,108	28.2%
Portland, OR	$442,464	$426,583	-3.6%	$421,170	-4.8%
Charlotte, NC	$259,012	$218,607	-15.6%	$235,254	-9.2%
Sacramento, CA	$458,805	$424,437	-7.5%	$431,496	-6.0%
San Antonio, TX	$223,830	$216,275	-3.4%	$198,868	-11.2%
Orlando, FL	$268,806	$242,226	-9.9%	$259,484	-3.5%
Cincinnati, OH	$203,768	$166,450	-18.3%	$207,243	1.7%
Cleveland, OH	$168,994	$101,824	-39.7%	$134,180	-20.6%
Kansas City, MO	$220,301	$163,397	-25.8%	$185,913	-15.6%
Las Vegas, NV	$305,073	$294,656	-3.4%	$274,878	-9.9%
Columbus, OH	$225,835	$174,351	-22.8%	$209,033	-7.4%
Indianapolis, IN	$200,366	$179,633	-10.3%	$178,652	-10.8%
San Jose, CA	$1,236,298	$1,120,585	-9.4%	$951,612	-23.0%
Austin, TX	$366,297	$294,580	-19.6%	$313,708	-14.4%
Virginia Beach, VA	$259,731	$245,226	-5.6%	$254,769	-1.9%
Nashville, TN	$297,996	$269,767	-9.5%	$278,214	-6.6%
Providence, RI	$342,548	$308,388	-10.0%	$309,296	-9.7%
Milwaukee, WI	$202,012	$121,715	-39.7%	$165,441	-18.1%
Jacksonville, FL	$246,484	$193,905	-21.3%	$244,903	-0.6%
Memphis, TN	$167,904	$124,538	-25.8%	$145,730	-13.2%
Oklahoma City, OK	$171,213	$142,051	-17.0%	$131,541	-23.2%
Louisville, KY	$192,122	$141,855	-26.2%	$174,852	-9.0%
Hartford, CT	$250,566	$205,037	-18.2%	$216,184	-13.7%
Richmond, VA	$261,415	$234,525	-10.3%	$250,052	-4.3%
New Orleans, LA	$217,016	$179,157	-17.4%	$213,635	-1.6%
Buffalo, NY	$187,090	$106,690	-43.0%	$163,008	-12.9%
Raleigh, NC	$299,764	$253,661	-15.4%	$272,773	-9.0%
Birmingham, AL	$184,012	$105,272	-42.8%	$172,171	-6.4%
Salt Lake City, UT	$418,763	$395,093	-5.7%	$358,700	-14.3%
*Table ordered by market size

About Zillow Group:
Zillow Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) is reimagining real estate to make it easier to unlock life’s next chapter.

As the most-visited real estate website in the U.S., Zillow® and its affiliates offer customers an on-demand experience for selling, buying, renting or financing with transparency and nearly seamless end-to-end service. Zillow Offers® buys and sells homes directly in dozens of markets across the country, allowing sellers control over their timeline. Zillow Home Loans™, our affiliate lender, provides our customers with an easy option to get pre-approved and secure financing for their next home purchase. Zillow recently launched Zillow Homes, Inc., a licensed brokerage entity, to streamline Zillow Offers transactions.

Zillow Group’s affiliates and subsidiaries include Zillow®, Zillow Offers®, Zillow Premier Agent®, Zillow Home Loans™, Zillow Closing Services™, Zillow Homes, Inc., Trulia®, Out East®, StreetEasy® and HotPads®. Zillow Home Loans, LLC is an Equal Housing Lender, NMLS #10287 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

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Funding the Future of Agriculture: FarmTogether Enrolls 100% of its Acres in Leading Harvest’s Sustainable Farmland Management Standard

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FarmTogether, the technology-powered, online marketplace providing…

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FarmTogether, the technology-powered, online marketplace providing investors with direct access to farmland ownership, today announced that it has committed 100% of its acres to certify to the Leading Harvest Farmland Management Standard, the first scalable, industry-wide standard paving the way for universal sustainable farmland management. FarmTogether’s commitment to Leading Harvest advances its efforts to prioritize long-term stewardship for both its investors and future generations.

Leading Harvest’s standard certification program provides the framework for simple and widespread adoption of sustainable farmland management through a set of meaningful, certifiable, and measurable stewardship results. The outcomes-based program, which can be applied across all crops and geographies, covers Thirteen Objectives spanning the environmental, social, and economic issues facing Earth today–ranging from soil health, energy use, air quality, water management, and fair labor, to reducing impacts on climate change. Each Objective consists of Performance Measures and Indicators that provide specific guidance for reporting and compliance, certified through a rigorous, third-party auditing process.

«FarmTogether recognizes the enormous potential of sustainable farmland management practices. After years of careful consideration, research, and broad stakeholder engagement, Leading Harvest has created a standard that encapsulates the breadth and depth of measurable sustainable farmland management practices,» said David Chan, COO of FarmTogether. «We are excited to partner with a thought leader like Leading Harvest to advance the adoption of sustainable agriculture.»

With the global population expected to hit an all-time peak of 9.7 billion by 2050, farmers are experiencing stark increases in the demand for food. With limited arable land and the progression of climate change threatening the traditional supply of natural resources, the challenge to feed a growing population is exacerbated. However, research shows that through effective farmland management and by utilizing sustainable approaches and regenerative farming, farm operations could double or triple their yields without clearing additional acreage.

FarmTogether embraces sustainable farmland management and making long-term, positive changes to the planet and future communities. By directly investing in farmland with FarmTogether, investors are funding innovative and sustainable farming practices and driving real solutions to climate change while earning strong returns in the process.

«Leading Harvest provides programs that offer a more rational, credible, and scalable approach to sustainability assurance and verification. We are thrilled to partner with organizations, like FarmTogether, that are at the leading edge of agricultural sustainability and represent new models for the future of the industry,» said Kenny Fahey, Executive Director of Leading Harvest. «FarmTogether’s commitment to technology-enabled investing that creates financial returns through sustainable management demonstrates that economic, social, and environmental outcomes go hand-in-hand.»

To learn more about FarmTogether and its current properties, please visit farmtogether.com.

About FarmTogether

FarmTogether is a technology-powered, online marketplace that enables individuals to invest in U.S. farmland. The company has developed an end-to-end platform that allows investors to browse carefully vetted farmland investments, review due diligence materials, invest in properties, and sign legal documents, all in a secure online environment. FarmTogether’s team and partners are cross-industry professionals with over 70 years of experience across farmland investing, agriculture, and real estate in the U.S. and globally.

About Leading Harvest

Leading Harvest is a new nonprofit organization at the vanguard of sustainable agriculture. It launched in April of 2020 with over 2 million U.S. acres committed to its platform. Leading Harvest’s inaugural product is a first-ever universal outcomes-based certification program. It verifies that farmland is being managed sustainably through outcomes-based evidence and third-party audits. For Leading Harvest, sustainability means best-in-class performance across all environmental, social, and economic issues, from soil health to climate change, from community well-being to safe and fair working conditions for farm laborers. Leading Harvest offers solutions to grow confidently, together.

CONTACT: Rebecca Bauer, rebecca.bauer@farmtogether.com

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