An adaptive reuse project in the Washington, D.C., suburbs show the potential for converting old office space into apartments.

Spring 2022 Issue

How Industrial Projects Can Spur Economic Growth

By: Gary Horn

A large tire-storage facility in a small Indiana town offers lessons for developers on how to work with communities.

Going Big: Large-Format Multilevel Industrial Buildings

By: Eric Aderneck

These facilities can be important in areas with a constrained supply of land.

Cutting-edge Research That Has an Impact

The NAIOP Research Foundation's annual report highlights the relevant studies, activities and deep dives to come in 2022 and beyond.

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Must-Read Articles

Construction Sites Build a Circular Economy

By: Alice Devine
Zero-waste efforts attract greater attention, including a new certification program.

Real Estate Crowdfunding: Solid Growth, But Challenges Remain

By: Adam Gower, Ph.D.
Among them: Unrealistic expectations and the possibility of an economic downturn.

Demography is Destiny for Commercial Real Estate

By: Anirban Basu
Population shifts could portend big changes for the industry.

Construction Firms Foresee More Projects, More Problems

By: Ken Simonson
Shortages of workers and supplies could mean higher costs and longer timelines for projects.

Solera: Where Suburban Form Meets Urban Function

By: Mark Stine
This unique mixed-use project offers large affordable units for families.

Sub-Surface Recharge Systems Require Careful Planning

By: Sean P. Donlon, Cory A. Cormier and Bryan P. Strohman
Stormwater management can be a challenging, complex task for developers, especially in urban areas.

CEO on Leadership: Adrian G. Washington, Founder and CEO, Neighborhood Development Co.

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Washington, D.C.-based firm talks about the challenges of growing his company into a multifamily developer of affordable and market-rate housing and commercial projects.

The Assembly Builds on the Past

By: Sami Proctor
An adaptive-reuse project in Pittsburgh transforms a historically significant manufacturing facility into high-tech lab space.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

By: Chad W. Autry, Ph.D.
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to provide insight into best practices in reverse logistics supply chain design and the implications for facility location and design. The study is of use to organizations seeking to improve their reverse logistics capabilities and to supply chain executives and developers interested in calibrating building design and location to maximize operational revenue and reduce costs.
By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., Fordham University
Total net absorption for the second half of 2024 is forecast to be approximately 114 million square feet, full-year absorption in 2025 is forecast to be around 249 million square feet, and absorption in the first half of 2026 is forecast to be approximately 154 million square feet.
By: Maria Sicola, Elle Saling and Charles Warren
The NAIOP Market Monitor provides insights into shifting market conditions and capital flows across the United States. The report’s findings can help investors and developers identify regional trends and markets that align with their risk and return objectives or warrant further examination. The 2024 NAIOP Market Monitor indicates a continuation of several post-pandemic trends in office and industrial real estate markets.

PERSPECTIVES

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Washington, D.C.-based firm talks about the challenges of growing his company into a multifamily developer of affordable and market-rate housing and commercial projects.
By: Jennifer LeFurgy
Return to the workplace for some has been delayed, yet the office sector continues to rebound, with absorption inching toward the positive.
By: Jeff Milanaik
I’m excited to lead NAIOP in 2022, and I look forward to meeting so many of you as I visit chapters this year.
By: Trey Barrineau
Education, membership, advocacy and special events were among the programs honored in 2021.
By: Rochelle Broder-Singer
There are many ways to identify and recruit new workers for the industry.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.
A new NAIOP research brief examines the relationship between imports and site selection for logistics centers.
By: Trey Barrineau
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.
By: Mike Henehan
A new development will provide easy access to commuter rail.
By: Chase Callaway
Getting back to basics can solve problems before they appear.
By: Michael Howell
In Atlanta, a project connects with nature and the surrounding community.

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