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Laura Thompson
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Writer, Curbed
Beats
investigative reporting, child welfare mortgages, governmentu.s. justice department, real estate local police, housing crisis government waste
Anything to do with the Kardashians
Content
By Laura Thompson| Curbed Verified My delusions of homeownership in Rockaway began, in earnest, with a 100-year-old Victorian. I had seen the “For Sale” sign zip-tied to its chain-link fence while on a walk with my dog one afternoon. The fig tree out front was fruiting, and the house was a block and a half from the ocean. It was my Under the Tuscan Sun dream, except in better shape and in Queens.
By Laura Thompson| Curbed Verified My delusions of homeownership in Rockaway began, in earnest, with a 100-year-old Victorian. I had seen the “For Sale” sign zip-tied to its chain-link fence while on a walk with my dog one afternoon. The fig tree out front was fruiting, and the house was a block and a half from the ocean. It was my Under the Tuscan Sun dream, except in better shape and in Queens.
By Laura Thompson| Forbes Verified Over the past several years, skills-first talent practices have quickly gained momentum across the private and public sectors. More than now say they practice skills-based hiring and at least 10 governors have made a commitment to softening degree requirements for state roles. According to new research from Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School, there has been a nearly fourfold increase in the annual number of roles from which employers have dropped degrees in the last decade.
Company Info
Curbed
Curbed is a digital media company founded in 2004 that focuses on urban lifestyle content, particularly in real estate, architecture, design, and city living. Acquired by Vox Media in 2013, it operates under New York Magazine and targets city-dwelling audiences interested in homes, neighborhoods, and urban culture. The company generates $138.5 million in annual revenue and employs a small team of approximately 7 to 15 staff members. Curbed offers a variety of online editorial content, including articles, guides, and longform journalism. It covers real estate trends, architecture and design, and city living, providing insights into market analyses, iconic buildings, local travel recommendations, and cultural events. The website features city-specific verticals, such as Curbed LA and Curbed Chicago, catering to regional audiences. Curbed stands out with its hyperlocal reporting and a strong focus on city-centric lifestyles, enhancing its reach through its connection with Vox Media.
BOWLING GREEN, New York, United States
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Founded: 2004