De novo activity ground to a halt after the recession, but there have been a few green shoots recently. We ask if this activity is significant, and what factors could help-or harm-their chances and those of other potential applicants. By Cheryl Winokur Munk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ? . . . . . . . . s . . N v e . w l . i f . . e . d f . . or . e n . o . o . . . . . . . . . . .