‘Tis the season of goodwill towards our fellow man, the time of year when many of us pull ourselves away from our desks, away from our daily routines, and remember to lend a helping hand to those in need. Industry leaders throughout the nation are also taking a time-out from regular operations to give back to their communities. These outreach efforts extend beyond the necessary yet temporary solutions of food drives and  soup kitchen into an arena with long lasting and potentially life changing benefits: housing. By creating safer, greener, and more accessible housing for those in need, industry leaders have found a way to make lasting impact by simply doing what they do best. Virginia-based Clark Realty Capital, a Yardi client, initiated The Wounded Warrior Home project which creates accessible homes that are also beautiful and family-friendly.  The idea came after Clark Realty Capital real estate developer A.J. Caputo took a tour of Fort Belvoir Virginia with project leader Casey Nolan. As the two explored the premises, they noticed an absence of housing accommodations made for injured veterans. They instantly become interested in a way to address the needs of returned heroes. The solution was called The Wounded Warrior Home project. Low- to zero-cost alterations to house plans make the spaces more accessible and accommodating: Oversized windows and contrasts between floors and walls make sight easier for those with visual impairments or brain injuries. Broadening hallways; lowering windows, microwaves, and countertops promote wheelchair friendly access. Such changes make a world of difference for a wounded veteran without adding to building costs. The changes simply require a reimagining of how a home should be built and what it should look like.   To come up with these plans, Caputo and Nolan contacted noted architect...