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E-commerce 2.0: Last-mile Delivery and the Rise of the Urban Warehouse

Today’s industrial users are looking beyond rental rates to consider transportation and inventory carrying costs when making location decisions.

Revitalizing Third-ring Suburbs Through Mixed Use

Friday, May 30, 2025

A project in Georgia showcases the untapped potential for the redevelopment of aging shopping malls.

Considerations for Subdividing Industrial Buildings

Friday, September 13, 2024

There are opportunities and challenges alike when switching from a single user to multiple tenants.

The Municipal Benefits of Urban Fulfillment Centers

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

City leaders should be more proactive in crafting municipal policies that capitalize on the e-commerce changes transforming commercial real estate and their tax bases.

Experiential Retail Helping to Fuel a Brick-and-mortar Revival

Friday, May 30, 2025

Retail spaces are evolving into experience destinations rather than just places to buy goods.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, First Quarter 2022

Authors Dr. Hany Guirguis and Dr. Michael Seiler forecast that the total net absorption of industrial space in 2022 will be 401.4 million square feet with a quarterly average of 100.4 million square

Legal Agreements for Mixed-use Projects

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Anyone considering developing a mixed-use project should be aware of these key legal, design and management considerations.

The Silver Tsunami and Investment Opportunity in Senior Housing

Friday, December 20, 2024

A convergence of demographic trends, economic factors and market dynamics could boost investor confidence.

Coworking Spaces With Child Care Services

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

A new type of coworking center is emerging to meet the needs of parents with part-time or flexible work schedules and child care needs.

The Benefits and Challenges of Developing Sports and Entertainment Districts

Friday, September 12, 2025

These high-profile projects are increasingly influencing urban real estate strategies.

Rethinking the Downtown Office-to-Multifamily Conversion

Monday, March 25, 2024

An architect suggests rightsizing CBD office space and new housing for the suburbs.

How Municipalities Can Attract Private-Sector Investment

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Commercial Triangle district in Everett, Massachusetts, provides a case study in putting a strategic vision into action.

From the Editor: As the Economy Improves, What’s Next for CRE?

Friday, September 15, 2023

As of this summer, it appears that the Fed may have engineered a soft landing for the U.S. economy.

Facts Drive NAIOP Advocacy at the Local Level

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Reports from two chapters demonstrate the value of targeted research when it comes to influencing policymakers.

The Importance of In-Building Wireless for the FirstNet Emergency Network

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

A dedicated digital network for first responders might require modifications to commercial properties.

From Obsolete Property to Modern Distribution Facility

Thursday, September 21, 2017

A great location plus smart design result in fast lease-up of a last-mile distribution facility on Chicago’s South Side

Developing Data Centers: Overcoming Current Challenges

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The massive power demands of these facilities drives site selection.

A Silver Linings Playbook for Controversial Development Projects

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Turning public conflict into corporate goodwill requires thoughtful strategies and genuine concern for the local community.

Taking a Look at Second-tier Markets

Monday, March 25, 2024

Considering up-and-coming secondary markets can be a wise move.

More Destinations or Faster Roads: Thinking of Traffic Congestion Like a Traveler

Monday, December 20, 2021

Access to jobs and services could be a more important metric than time spent commuting.

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