As Bill Hunt completes his year as Chairman, he shares some takeaways from his recent chapter visits. It has been great to witness the chapters successfully addressing, each in their own way, the challenges faced in their markets during these difficult economic times.

Recipients of NAIOP’s seventh annual Developing Leader Award are enthusiastic about the industry, and it is evident in the success they have attained in their commercial real estate careers. Applications were received from Developing Leaders across North America, and the honorees were chosen by a selection committee consisting of NAIOP members and industry leaders.

National research directors from major commercial real estate brokerage and data firms gathered at NAIOP headquarters for an annual meeting where they discussed current and future market conditions for office, industrial, retail and apartment products. The topic of future demand for office space (square feet per employee) was among the first to emerge.

Comments and Tweets from Development‘12 sessions on e-commerce, the economy and the capital markets; and preferences of Gen Y workers from the National Research Directors meeting.