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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.

Office-to-Industrial Conversions: A Niche Market Worth Exploring

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

There’s a lot of potential, but the economic and regulatory challenges can be daunting.

Considerations for Subdividing Industrial Buildings

Friday, September 13, 2024

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

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.

From Vacant Super Target Store to Vertical Farm

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

An automated vegetable-growing process offers a creative solution for filling empty big-box stores.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ten Challenges Facing Commercial Real Estate in 2025

Friday, December 20, 2024

Many of the issues confronting industry stakeholders in the new year are interrelated.

On Leadership: L. Mark Billeaud

Friday, December 20, 2024

A founding partner of Summit Real Estate Group in St. Louis shares his insights and lessons learned from nearly 35 years in the commercial real estate business.

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.

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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