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Brownfields Program

Brownfields are abandoned or under-utilized commercial or industrial properties where expansion or redevelopment is hindered by real or perceived contamination. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these

Congress Greenlights Brownfields Legislation

Friday, March 23, 2018

NAIOP continues to advocate for the reauthorization and expansion of the federal Brownfields Program in 2018.

Realizing the Potential of Brownfields

Friday, September 13, 2024

Incentives hope to spur reuse of underutilized and abandoned properties.

Brownfields Redevelopment Requires a Cautious Approach

Monday, December 20, 2021

Strong industrial demand translates into rewarding investments for those willing to take on the risks.

The Rebirth of Older Industrial Cities

Thursday, April 1, 2004

Strategies are offered to overcome obstacles to urban redevelopment based on five sites in Massachusetts and six key industrial sectors. This report addresses problems related to zoning, brownfields

Development magazine Winter 2021/2022

Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The winter 2021/2022 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on brownfields redevelopment. Other articles include a look at the global supply chain, the

Sustainable Brownfield Redevelopment

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Former industrial sites and other properties that may be contaminated – commonly called brownfields – can be viable targets for redevelopment, however the costs and risks associated

The Complexity of Urban Waterfront Redevelopment

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Waterfront brownfield regeneration is extraordinarily complex; incorporating ecology, land use, community benefits, hydrology, real estate economics, design and a host of associated disciplines.

Robert Cutlip, 2006 NAIOP Chair, Passes Away

Friday, February 16, 2024

Robert “Bob” Cutlip, former NAIOP chair and current Research Foundation Governor, has passed away.

NAIOP: ESG Goals Increasingly Driving Brownfield Redevelopment

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

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NAIOP Massachusetts: Advancing Solutions to Office Market Challenges and Housing Shortages

Friday, September 12, 2025

NAIOP Massachusetts played an active role in passage of a state bill that makes it easier to pursue office-to-residential conversions. It’s no secret that major

Government Affairs

Government Affairs Government Affairs The Government Affairs Committee is composed of three subcommittees, the Environment and Infrastructure Subcommittee, the State and Local Subcommittee and

Five Decades of CRE and NAIOP

A Timeline of Key Industry and Advocacy Events

From the Editor: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Return to the workplace for some has been delayed, yet the office sector continues to rebound, with absorption inching toward the positive.

BridgePort I Logistics Center: From Abandoned Brownfield to Active Distribution Facility

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

A warehouse/fulfillment complex in New Jersey shows the economic potential for infill redevelopment in places once considered environmentally unsalvageable.

The Sustainability Officer and Real Estate Operations

Corporate sustainability efforts vary widely in their approaches to real estate.

Maximizing Tax Incentives for CRE Projects

Friday, December 20, 2024

By better leveraging tax deductions and incentives, developers can reduce the capital needed from debt and equity sources.

Detroit’s Blueprint for Advancing Industrial Site Readiness

Friday, September 12, 2025

The Verified Industrial Properties program aims to attract investment and development by simplifying site selection. As policymakers focus on bringing manufacturing

Opportunity Zone Updates: 2020 and Beyond

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Recent clarifications didn’t significantly change the law, but investors should be aware of these modifications.

Integrating WELL into Industrial Properties

Thursday, March 19, 2020

A brownfield redevelopment project in New Jersey showcases a first-of-its-kind warehouse that aims to meet exacting environmental standards.

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