Author: Rihards Gederts

New York Real Estate experience from Latvian viewpoint

July 4, 2017 Rihards Gederts No comments exist

Given the fact, that in Latvia it is necessary to introduce modern ideas and concepts in real estate management I decided to gain new experience from one of the leading countries in this sector. Therefore, I applied for the Baltic American Freedom Foundation (BAFF) professional internship program in the United States (U.S.). After overcoming application…

Where to live in Riga: best neighborhoods in Riga for students 2017

July 3, 2017 Rihards Gederts No comments exist

Riga has the most diverse neighborhood selection in the Baltic States, therefore you will be able to find a home that fits your needs in no time. Of course, first you need to do some proper due diligence. Urban Treetops team created a guide for best neighborhoods in Riga 2017 – you are more than…

Green is better than concrete: 16 things Riga can learn from New York City

June 9, 2017 Rihards Gederts No comments exist

It wouldn’t be right to compare cities that are in two different weight categories. Therefore, we are not comparing if Riga is better or worse than New York City. We will list the good things about one of the most diverse cities in the world – New York. Let’s see if there are things that we…

Outside of the city | Rīga – Ķemeri

April 22, 2017 Rihards Gederts No comments exist

50km+ hiking places from the city center Our team continues to reconnect urban environment with nature and this time we visited “Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk”. Recently we started an intiative: 50km+ hiking places from city center with a goal of findig all the cool places near to our urban centers in Latvia and other parts…

Outside of the city | Rīga – Bīriņi

April 17, 2017 Rihards Gederts No comments exist

Urban Treetops explored a new hiking place 50+km from city of Riga, Latvia which is called Bīriņi and its surrounding territory of Bīriņu castle. This is another great example of connectivity between cities and rural areas, especially if the travelling distance is so small. In less than an hour you can reach this gorgeous place…