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Managing Sustainability Risk in Data Center Development

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine best practices in sustainable data center development. The authors interviewed data center owners, operators, investors,

Best Practices in Data Center Development

Monday, April 21, 2025

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Report Highlights Approaches to Wellness in Distribution Centers

Friday, September 15, 2023

Healthy, safe working environments are critical for attracting and retaining employees.

Why Mixed-Use Spaces Are the Future of Retail

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Underutilized retail centers provide opportunities to reinvigorate communities.

U.S. Ports Anchor Growing Demand for Industrial Space in Select Markets

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

A new NAIOP research brief examines the relationship between imports and site selection for logistics centers.

Louisiana Provides Incentives for Data Center Development

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The Louisiana General Assembly overwhelmingly passed legislation, which Governor Jeff Landry signed into law, that incentivizes data center investment and development within the state.

Sassano David

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

David Sassano David Sassano is the East regional practice director for mission critical at HKS. He has been practicing architecture for 40 years, the last 12 of which have focused on data centers. He

New Applications for Data Analytics in Commercial Development

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

A new report from the NAIOP Research Foundation examines how these technologies are being used in site selection and design.

[Watch] NAIOP Insights: Essentials of Data Center Development

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Presented by Michael Cody, Director, Industrial Cold & Food at Ware Malcomb.

An Overview of State Data Center-related Tax Incentives

Friday, December 20, 2024

A 50-state survey reveals different approaches to building out data center capacity.

Industrial Market Analysis: Measuring Where to Invest

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

How data delivers insights that guide investment decisions.

McDannald Erin

Monday, July 15, 2024

Erin McDannald Erin McDannald, CEO of Elevated, started working with data centers back in 1998 during the dot-com boom, so she’s seen the sector evolve over decades. She joins podcast guest host

Green Jeff

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Jeff Green Jeff Green is an accomplished economic development professional with 10 years of experience in business attraction, strategic research and project management. Green currently serves as an

Cox Jamie

Thursday, May 23, 2024

Jamie Cox, P.E. Jamie Cox has worked on a wide range of industrial and commercial projects, including many data centers, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. He has managed and

Public Records Issues and Solutions in Data Center Deals

Friday, December 20, 2024

Data center developers can take steps to protect sensitive information while complying with public records laws.

Data Center Real Estate: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Data center inventory growth has accelerated across North American markets.

New Places and New Spaces for E-commerce Distribution: Three Strategies Bringing Industrial and Retail Real Estate Closer Together

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to examine three trends related to this convergence: the conversion of shopping centers to distribution centers, adding distribution uses to

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