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Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Proposed senior housing project eyes annexation into Rochester
Jun. 11—ROCHESTER — A 300-home neighborhood for active adults is being planned alongside an anticipated request to expand Rochester's southwest boundary. "It's meant for folks who are just about to retire or are retired and want an active lifestyle," Dean Lotter told potential neighbors during a required neighborhood meeting Tuesday. The director of land planning and entitlement for Pulte Group's Minnesota division said creation of the proposed housing development for people 55 and older will require adding the site southwest of the intersection of Country Club Road Southwest and 45th Avenue to the city. If approved, the Atlanta, Georgia-based developer plans to bring its Del Webb-style neighborhood to Rochester, making it the third in the state. Other locations are in Chaska and Corcoran. "It's a resort-style living that's highly amenyitized," he said of the neighborhood dubbed Del Webb at Country Club, which is expected to feature single-family, for-sale homes. Offering a variety of styles and sizes, from 1,300- to 1,500-square-foot homes designed for single residents to larger luxury 54-foot-wide homes with three-car garages for people not yet ready to fully retire, Lotter said the exact design of each house will be determined by the buyer. He said standards are in place to avoid repetition within the neighborhood, but the goal is to let owners pick their individual lot and home style within the Del Webb catalog. To enhance the resort-style appearance, he said plans call for a main access point from 45th Avenue Southeast, south of Country Club Road and about a third of the way to the development's southern boundary at Eighth Street Southwest. "When you enter a Del Webb neighborhood, it's sort of a special kind of experience," he said of the planned 45th Avenue connection. "There's usually a main boulevard, and it's heavily flowered and landscaped. There's usually a beautiful entrance monument that greets you and there are no homes that actually access with driveways off of that main drive." With side streets being accessed from a community center at the end of the main drive, Lotter said a secondary access to the neighborhood is eventually planned on Eighth Street, to ensure two routes in and out of the area. A traffic study is expected to be part of a required environmental review for the project. Addressing neighbors' concerns about the proximity to existing homes in Rochester Township, Lotter said the site is being designed with berms and landscaping in an effort to set it apart from the surrounding area. "We try to create a certain sense of privacy," he said. "Typically a buyer for these neighborhoods wants to feel safe, and they want a little bit of a closed-in neighborhood." With development plans emerging, the process will require Rochester City Council approval to annex the land that sits largely in Rochester Township, with a portion in Cascade Township. Lotter said the request will only involve land the company plans to develop. In addition to the annexation request, the developer has 30 days following Tuesday's meeting to submit a development plan. The plan will face staff review, but the annexation request will require public hearings ahead of a council decision. Meanwhile, Lotter said the environmental review has started but is expected to take six months, which will involve state and local reviews, as well as opportunities for public input. The proposed development follows a failed 2023 request to change land designation for 50 acres at the site allow the Nigon Family Farm Trust to develop the area outside city limits. The Rochester City Council's refusal of the change played a role in discussions leading to changes in oversight for development outside city limits, but the new proposal changes direction with the for the site, since it involves an annexation request. Lotter said annexation is needed to tie into the city's sewer system, which would be accessed through a connection at 45th Avenue Southwest. With development on both sides of Cascade Creek, Lotter said the development plan leaves room for a planned Minnesota Department of Natural Resources project that is expected to modify the waterway to reduce flooding potential. In addition to leaving space for the state project, he said the development plan will also include details to ensure stormwater runoff is controlled, which he said should improve conditions for neighbors. "Right now, that whole site is unmanaged and unchecked," he said. With Pulte Group initiating efforts to obtain approvals for the development, the company hopes to start site development in the spring of 2026, with the potential to have the first homes available for sale at the start of 2027. They could be occupied by April of that year. Lotter said construction would likely continue into the summer of 2030. "It takes years for the whole thing to build out," he said.
West Australian
10-06-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Respected Katanning doctor Petrus Lotter retires, passing on Katanning Surgery after 21 years helping locals
A respected Katanning doctor has passed on his practice, retiring after two decades serving his community and 50 years helping patients. Specialised general practitioner Petrus Lotter closed his books and transferred the Katanning Surgery lease to St Luke's Family Practice on May 22. The new building has allowed St Luke's to expand their team as they had outgrown their premises and will host Allied Health, including a podiatrist and an osteopath. Dr Lotter established Katanning Surgery with his wife Martha in 2014 after working at Katanning Health Service in accident and emergency and anaesthetics for visiting specialists since 2003. He said his practice benefited the community by providing a local centre that was not attached to the hospital. 'The main impact is I gave Katanning a local option because there's just one other practice in Katanning, so there was a void there,' Dr Lotter said. 'It has been very pleasant and rewarding, and I gave special attention to the patients' histories and personal relationship and I think that's what made me a little bit different than my colleagues.' The WA Rural Health Long Service Awards 2024 had recognised Dr Lotter hitting his 20-year mark. He said his main motivator to be a doctor was his wife and his love for solving medical problems. Dr Lotter said he has 'ambivalent' feelings about closing the practice. 'There's a lot of patients I have personal contact with and relations, and the time has come for me to retire but I will miss them,' he said. Dr Lotter said in retirement he will enjoy hobbies like photography, reading, chess and calligraphy, and hopes to catch up with his former patients as friends.
News24
23-04-2025
- Business
- News24
10 Psychological strategies to skyrocket your career
Exciting things are happening in the world of work as AI continues to evolve, soft skills are still important. However, while technology can mimic our interactions, it still can't quite capture the heart of interpersonal skills, emotions, and the intricate dynamics that make us human. A significant consequence of the reshaping of workplaces by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools is that human skills that machines struggle to learn, and replicate are now in high demand. The skill set identified as 'people' skills or 'soft' skills is now being referred to as the power skill set by the likes of the World Economic Forum and is considered the most in-demand skill set for the future workforce. This rise in the need for most human skills is impacting the choices that Gen Zs are making when it comes to their tertiary education. To prepare themselves for the world of work, Gen Zs are increasingly seeking out study paths that give them opportunities to develop their emotional intelligence, critical thinking and problem-solving, creativity and innovation, collaboration, communication, empathy and ethics. Read more | How employers can champion workplace mental health Academic Dean at (The South African College of Applied Psychology) SACAP, Dr Jaclyn Lotter, says, 'Human skills have become even more relevant because we are at a pivotal time when people have to become much better at the skills and roles that machines cannot replace. There's also a significant ethical component to the rise of the machine, which will heighten as AI and digital tools become smarter and more powerful. The world has a great and growing need for decision-makers and leaders with strong ethical frameworks, which are at the very foundation of an education in psychology.' 'The oldest cohort of Gen Zs are now the emerging leaders in the workplace. And I think we can all acknowledge that South Africa, and the world, needs responsible, brave, adaptive, empathic and ethical leadership,' adds Dr Lotter 10 ways Gen Z can use psychology in their careers: Enhance communication skills – Using your understanding of human behaviour improves how you communicate with colleagues, bosses, clients, customers and other stakeholders, reducing misunderstandings, improving collaboration and promoting shared success. Master emotional intelligence – Managing your emotions and being able to accurately read others' cues makes you a better leader, team member, and service provider. Improve conflict resolution – Recognising different perspectives and motivations helps you to more adeptly navigate workplace tensions and negotiate solutions that benefit everyone. Boost leadership abilities – Leading a team and influencing without authoritarianism equips you with motivational and decision-making strategies to inspire others and build long-lasting trust. Strengthen problem-solving skills – Applying psychological principles to decision-making helps you assess situations critically, adapt to change, and find creative solutions. Manage stress and build resilience – Workplace pressures and challenges are inevitable, but psychological techniques like mindfulness and cognitive reframing help maintain your mental well-being. Understand consumer and market behaviour – Once the domain of marketing, sales and business development, now insights into customer motivations, persuasion and buying patterns are expected to be understood across the organisation. Navigate workplace dynamics – Understanding personality types and behavioural patterns helps you adapt to different work styles and build stronger professional relationships. An education in psychology also helps you to recognise diversity, enhance your cultural sensitivity, uncover your own biases and become a champion of inclusion in your workplace. Balance work and life effectively – Psychology promotes self-awareness, which helps you set boundaries, manage burnout, and develop strategies for maintaining personal well-being alongside career growth. It also helps you to advocate for and contribute to a workplace that prioritises everyone's well-being. Fuel career growth, lifelong learning and a growth mindset – Self-awareness, motivation and goal-setting techniques rooted in psychology can help you continuously evolve in your career and position you to recognise and seize new opportunities.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Nextivity Public Safety DAS Adds Gunshot Detection and Other Advanced AI / IoT Features
New Solution Combines Code-Compliant, Network-Safe ERCES with Patented DAS IoT Technology to Speed Emergency Response for Schools and Other Public Spaces LAS VEGAS, March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, around #IWCE25, Nextivity, the industry leader in intelligent cellular coverage DAS solutions, announced a groundbreaking solution that uses the power of its award-winning Public Safety DAS to drive new Edge Services that allow customers to "Do More with DAS." Nextivity's ERCES solutions, SHIELD EXTEND and SHIELD SOLO, now support the Nextivity WAVE Edge Services product line addressing key public safety needs such as server-side antenna monitoring and panic button alerts in compliance with Alyssa's Law. The new solution builds on patented Nextivity technology, enabling DAS infrastructure to act as a sensor network in addition to providing wireless signal coverage. The intelligence inside SHIELD ERCES products, known as IntelliBoost® technology, uses information gathered by patented SMART SERVER ANTENNAs and relayed to an Edge Server, to offer affordable and potentially life-saving emergency response notifications. In addition to offering complete regulatory compliance to NFPA, IFC, and UL standards, and compliance with Alyssa's Law, the system includes the ability to perform acoustic gunshot detection – a world first for a DAS. This ability makes the Nextivity ERCES solution a cornerstone of a school's or other public space's emergency response plan. "We are very happy to see our advanced DAS technologies working together to deliver leading edge solutions that help keep people safe. We have been in the Public Safety market since 2018 and delivering cellular boosters since 2009. Our WAVE Edge Services combine what we've learned through four generations of chip design, and deployments with 200+ operators in 100 countries and AHJs in every state, into a much-needed, easy-to-deploy scalable IoT sensor network that leverages either cellular or ERCES DAS infrastructure," said Nextivity CEO Michiel Lotter. He added, "the ERCES market offers a wide range of new and old vendor choices to building owners, but only one 'Made in the USA' solution that combines the industry's most advanced technology platform with deep experience in supporting the needs of end-users and AHJs." On Tuesday, March 18, Lotter will speak about this breakthrough technology at #IWCE as part of the School and Campus Safety track sponsored by the Safer Buildings Coalition. School Safety Using DAS Infrastructure: AI Gunshot Detection will cover system basics, its role in safety planning, and the value of the situational awareness information it provides. About Nextivity Nextivity offerings include CEL-FI indoor cellular coverage solutions and SHIELD Public Safety ERCES for LMR and FirstNet, both powered by proprietary IntelliBoost technology. IntelliBoost uses digital signal-processing to enhance performance in real time and deliver unbeatable coverage for organizations, homes, and vehicles in over 100 countries. Nextivity WAVE Edge Services support IoT / AI applications using patented technology that enables public safety or cellular DAS to act as sensor networks. Nextivity also has FirstNet connectivity solutions for every situation – vehicle-mounted, in-building, and portable. All Nextivity solutions are unconditionally network-safe and used by over 200 mobile network operators globally. Nextivity is headquartered in San Diego, CA, USA. Visit us at and follow us on LinkedIn. Media Contact Pamela Saunders Nextivity info@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nextivity, Inc. Sign in to access your portfolio
