Cover Story Troubled Assets: Worth the Trouble? Where are the largest growth opportunities in distressed assets? Industry practitioners and investors discuss acquisition strategies, market fundamentals and the new rules of investing.

Industrial IDI and Porsche – Turbo-Charged Efficiency A build-to-suit warehouse/training facility minimizes vehicle miles for both outbound and inbound logistics while maximizing energy savings.

Mixed-Use Highlands Garden Village – An Urban In-fill Transformation Historic and cultural elements are preserved in a sustainable mixeduse community bringing economic and social change to an urban neighborhood.

Office Redevlopment Tustin Commons – A Tired Asset Comes of Age Single flex buildings are repositioned into multi-use, Class A office space with a modern look.

Special Feature Development ’09 Conference Wrap-up Speakers and attendees discuss what’s going on with the economy, capital markets, distressed assets and pension funds to name a few. If you missed it, here are highlights from key sessions and roundtables. (Special Feature, Development magazine Winter 2009)

Special Section NAIOP’s 2010 Buyers Guide Looking for an architect, engineer or contractor for your next redevelopment project? The NAIOP guide in this issue lists dozens of firms around the country

First Look NAIOP’s annual Vital Signs Survey reveals top threats for the office and industrial markets; vertical garden energy efficiencies; and emerging work strategies.   Worth Repeating Wisdom from the Solution Series online briefing, “Evaluating a Deal in Today’s Environment” and comments from Development ’09.   Under Development Four major developers weigh in on the opportunities and outlook for the industrial real estate market.   Inside Finance Insights from debt and equity finance professionals on the current availability and sources of capital, the state of financing and when the CMBS market will make a comeback.   Strategically Green NAIOP 2009 Sustainable Development Award Learn more about the projects that best exemplify innovation, efficiency and quality in the field of green development.   On Business Tips for starting a small real estate company and cost-saving measures that squeeze the most out of every dollar.   New Voices What’s on the minds of the winners of the 2009 Developing Leaders Award.   Government Affairs An update on the tax extenders package, stimulus provisions and the carried interest debate.   At Closing