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From Obsolete Property to Modern Distribution Facility
A 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
Engaging regional “brand ambassadors” results in authentic placemaking for a mixed-use retail destination in Lexington, Kentucky.
CRE Development Opportunities In Public-private Infrastructure Partnerships
Public-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.
New & Noteworthy
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.
Download the Fall 2017 Issue of Development
Download the Fall 2017 Issue of Development
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.
Trammell Crow Company Timeless, Innovative, Entrepreneurial
This year’s award winner has long been a pioneer in the development of top-quality commercial real estate assets.
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.
Electric Shuttle Buses Come to Chicago
JLL and Proterra provide the nation’s first all-battery-powered commercial electric bus fleet.
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.
Development / Ownership Articles from Previous Issues
Download the Summer 2017 Issue of Development
Summer 2017 Issue
Download the Summer 2017 Issue of Development
The Challenges Of Bringing a Museum to Market
Summer 2017 Issue
Museum development requires collaboration among designers, contractors and museum operators.
Funding Transit to Industrial Properties
Summer 2017 Issue
Employers in Plainfield, Indiana, are helping fund connector bus service that brings employees to local industrial parks.
Five Tips to Avoid Stormwater Headaches
Summer 2017 Issue
Site work that results in stormwater runoff or erosion can expose a developer to potential liability.
The Future of Family-owned CRE Businesses
Summer 2017 Issue
How can family-owned businesses stay competitive in the commercial real estate industry?
Colliers International's Advisor Development Program
Summer 2017 Issue
This professional development program has proven to be a sound investment that benefits the company’s brand, professionals and clients.
New & Noteworthy
Summer 2017 Issue
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.
Download the Spring 2017 Issue of Development
Spring 2017 Issue
Download the Spring 2017 Issue of Development
Transforming an Industrial Building for Carnegie Robotics
Spring 2017 Issue
RIDC, a nonprofit developer in Pittsburgh, has converted a long-vacant factory building in a now-hip neighborhood into an industrial robotics facility.
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Winter 2023/2024 Issue
The winter 2023/2024 issue of Development magazine includes the boom in data center real estate development, economist’s take on what’s working and what’s not working in commercial real estate, a perspective on how artificial intelligence may reshape real estate, and a report on the outlook for capital markets, office, retail and industrial real estate.
Fall 2023 Issue
The fall 2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on NAIOP’s Developer of the Year, VanTrust Real Estate. Other articles include a look at a logistics prototype for dense urban areas, a conversation with author and demographer Joel Kotkin and the challenging renovation of a Seattle landmark.
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, a report from the NAIOP-Drexel Summer Real Estate Program, and a look at the tenants in an innovative industrial building in Vancouver, Canada.