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Trammell Crow Company Timeless, Innovative, Entrepreneurial
By: Ron Derven, contributing editor to Development magazineThis year’s award winner has long been a pioneer in the development of top-quality commercial real estate assets.
Fall 2017 Issue
CRE Development Opportunities In Public-private Infrastructure Partnerships
By: James M. Mulligan, partner, and Andrea Austin, associate, in the Denver office of Husch Blackwell LLPPublic-private partnerships are emerging as a mechanism that marries the funding of public facilities like courthouses, libraries, government offices and more with private commercial development.
From Obsolete Property to Modern Distribution Facility
By: Matt Goode, principal with Venture One Real EstateA great location plus smart design result in fast lease-up of a last-mile distribution facility on Chicago’s South Side
The Summit at Fritz Farm
By: Lindsay Bayer Shipp, retail brand strategist and Molly Mackenzie, chief investment officer for Bayer PropertiesEngaging regional “brand ambassadors” results in authentic placemaking for a mixed-use retail destination in Lexington, Kentucky.
Must-Read Articles
Trends in Square Feet per Office Employee: An Update
Is the push for office space efficiency a silent killer for the U.S. office market?
Reinventing the Mall Shopping Experience
A shopping center owner uses digital technology to transform a traditional retail center
into a vibrant community hub.
Master Planning: A Powerful Tool to Add Value to CRE Developments
A master plan can help a developer strike the right balance between long-range
investment objectives and the right mix of programmatic elements.
Bringing the Outside In
A fresh-air, 28th-floor amenity lounge has transformed a Chicago office tower.
Evaluating Cap Rate Investment Strategies
Which cap rate investment strategy generates the best return?
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Smart Energy Retrofit in Chicago
Installing wireless pneumatic thermostats controlled by smart buildings software at 311 South Wacker Drive has significantly reduced HVAC energy use and increased
tenant comfort.
RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate: Best Practices and Common Challenges
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to identify best practices for promoting DEI within CRE firms. The study draws from existing studies on DEI, as well as interviews with a representative sample of practitioners at CRE firms that have pursued DEI initiatives.
Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2023
Given current economic conditions and recent demand trends, the authors estimate that quarterly net absorption of industrial space will average 52.6 million square feet over the next two years. Read the full report from the NAIOP Research Foundation.
Hybrid Work and the Future of Office: Adapting to a New Paradigm in Occupier Demand
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine the current state of hybrid work and how it affects the office sector. The study draws from survey and market data provided by CBRE to explore how occupiers are approaching their use of office space, and the building locations, features and amenities they prioritize.
PERSPECTIVES
CEO on Leadership: Jaclynn Walsh
The president and COO of this Milwaukee-based diversified commercial real estate development company shares her insights on the industry.
Sound Bites from NAIOP's I.CON Conferences
Sound Bites from I.CON ‘17: Impact Projects and I.CON ’17: Trends and Forecasts
Six Students Receive NAIOP Diversity CRE Scholarships
NAIOP has awarded its second Diversity CRE Scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students in commercial real estate from backgrounds that have traditionally been
underrepresented in the industry.
ADDITIONAL ARTICLES
Creating New Housing Units From Thin Air
San Francisco has passed legislation that enables the development of accessory dwelling units in previously underused parts of existing multifamily buildings.
Exclusivity Provisions in Commercial Leases
Exclusivity provisions can give tenants the right to operate a particular type of business as well as prevent other tenants from using their space in certain ways, with lasting implications for both landlords and tenants.
Ride-hailing Becomes a CRE Amenity
Transportation demand management strategies, which increasingly include ride-hailing services, have evolved from a negotiating tool to an amenity.
Ambient Scenting and Commercial Real Estate
Retailers, shopping centers, hotels and even hospitals are using scent to enhance
the user experience and improve their bottom line.
Negotiating Loan Guarantees and Cost Overruns in Development Joint Venture Agreements
Real estate development joint ventures often require lengthy and complex negotiations regarding construction loan guarantees and cost overruns.
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Construction Defects Litigation Reform in Colorado
Five years, a coalition of more than 55 organizations and 41 mayors, nearly $900,000 spent on social media and communications, and countless hours at the negotiating table finally resulted in victory around the issue of “construction defects litigation reform” in Colorado.
The Rise of Commercial Edible Garden Beds
Incorporating agriculture into office and industrial parks can provide multiple benefits for developers, property owners and tenants, including expedited development approvals.
Private Equity Finance and Securities Compliance for Real Estate Developers
Developers and property owners must understand the risks involved in recruiting passive investors.
Farm-to-table Dining Goes High Tech at Microsoft
Microsoft’s high-tech urban farming project provides employees and guests with thousands of pounds of lettuce and microgreens each year.
Tenant Communications: Connecting With People Who Are Always Connected
How you say things says a lot, and can have a big impact
on tenant retention and rent premiums.
Electric Shuttle Buses Come to Chicago
JLL and Proterra provide the nation’s first all-battery-powered commercial electric bus fleet.
New & Noteworthy
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.
NAIOP 2017 Guide to the Midwest
Looking for an investment partner, an interior designer, a contractor or a great location for your next development project? The NAIOP guide in this issue lists dozens of firms throughout the Midwest.
ARCHIVED ISSUES
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Summer 2023 Issue
The summer 2023 issue of NAIOP’s Development magazine features a cover story on the evolution of office amenities. Other articles include an analysis of a document from 1989 that could help real estate professionals navigate the latest downturn, an on-the-ground report from the 2022 NAIOP-Drexel Summer Real Estate Program for rising high school juniors and seniors of color, and a look at the tenants in an innovative industrial building in Vancouver, Canada.
Spring 2023 Issue
The spring 2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on industrial development in Mexico. Other articles include a look at the Novus Innovation Corridor in Arizona, a feature on how Buffalo, New York, engineered its latest comeback, and the NAIOP Research Foundation’s annual report.