Revitalization and Revenue: Office Conversions as a Way to Rebuild Cities
It’s not a panacea, but reuse can inject life into business districts.
Siphonic Roof Drains Can Move Water More Efficiently
These systems harness the power of the siphon effect, which can reduce costs and increase design flexibility on projects.
Facility Managers Must Prepare for an All-Electric Future
Before that, many commercial buildings could benefit from hybrid electrification.
Developers Can Cash Out Tax Credits for Renewable Improvements
A major change to the tax code could greatly incentivize green construction in commercial real estate.
The Benefits of Insulated Metal Panels for Cold Storage Facilities
These versatile products have become the industry standard for refrigerated warehouses.
What Does EPA’s Proposed PFAS Regulation Mean for Commercial Real Estate?
A new designation for certain chemicals regulated by the Superfund law could impact property transactions.
New & Noteworthy Projects
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.
The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging: A Guide for Commercial Real Estate Developers
As adoption increases, demand will surge for facilities at a wide range of properties.
Report Highlights Approaches to Wellness in Distribution Centers
Healthy, safe working environments are critical for attracting and retaining employees.
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VanTrust Real Estate: Developing with a Difference
This Kansas City-based real estate firm ‘has always been about people.’
Seattle Draws Cheers for a Daring Stadium Renovation
The three-year makeover of Climate Pledge Arena involved complex planning and breathtaking engineering.
Development / Ownership Articles from Previous Issues
As More Cities Eliminate Parking Minimums, What Happens Next?
Summer 2023 Issue
Creative solutions and community engagement are crucial when dealing with changes to parking policies.
An Innovative Office Has Entered the Game
Summer 2023 Issue
The new Electronic Arts workspace in Orlando is designed with employee engagement and creativity in mind.
What’s the Right Property Tax Valuation Approach for Industrial Real Estate?
Summer 2023 Issue
The wrong method could leave owners with bigger bills than they should have.
Seven Questions for an Architecture Firm’s Construction Administrator
Summer 2023 Issue
Facility managers and owners need to ensure that they’re working with a strong liaison on a project.
Developing Data Centers: Overcoming Current Challenges
Summer 2023 Issue
The massive power demands of these facilities drives site selection.
How Municipalities Can Attract Private-Sector Investment
Summer 2023 Issue
The Commercial Triangle district in Everett, Massachusetts, provides a case study in putting a strategic vision into action.
Setting a New Stage in Music City
Summer 2023 Issue
In downtown Nashville, the revitalization of the Fifth Third Center Plaza activates a large public space.
A Seamless Blend of Retail and Recreation
Spring 2023 Issue
A one-of-a-kind Costco arises in a Mexico City neighborhood.
Reimagining Car-Centric Properties
Spring 2023 Issue
Vast surface parking lots around offices can be enticing targets for redevelopment.
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Winter 2025-2026 Issue
In Development’s winter 2025/2026 issue, find out why power availability has become a top constraint for commercial real estate development and what stakeholders are doing in response. Also featured: the ongoing transformation of Philadelphia’s Navy Yard; the office market’s selective rebound; 25 years of the NAIOP Research Foundation; and how research directors view the trends shaping the industry in Canada and the U.S.
Fall 2025 Issue
Development’s fall issue features a profile of Vulcan Real Estate, NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year. Also included: an innovative adaptive reuse project that transformed an iconic former Sears store into modern multifamily residences; a look at how baby boomers are changing the senior living market; and the influence sports and entertainment districts are having on urban real estate.
Summer 2025 Issue
Development’s summer 2025 issue explores experiential retail and the brick-and-mortar resurgence. Also featured: a modern warehouse campus in Toronto that honors its manufacturing heritage; a coalition of Oregon real estate organizations working to revitalize downtown Portland; and the creative capital stack strategy behind a mixed-use project in West Baltimore.
