Examining Development Approvals Across North America: An Analysis of Site Plan and Building Permit Review Processes

The brief examines development approvals processes across 100 jurisdictions from 30 U.S. states and the Canadian province of Ontario, and builds on The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to

Era of Uncertainty Results in Hesitancy, Indecision

Research directors and Distinguished Fellows share perspectives on the trends shaping the short-term and long-term outlook for CRE in Canada and the U.S.

Activating a Community to Thrive Beyond the 9-to-5

An infill rezoning project in Charlotte is changing Ballantyne from a traditional office park to a mixed-use mecca.

Vulcan Real Estate: Bold Vision, Lasting Impact

NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year is committed to delivering projects that shape a more sustainable, equitable and hopeful future.

The Office Market 2025: Turning the Corner

While the story isn’t the same across the board, signs point to the office market stabilizing and taking small steps toward recovery.

‘We Cannot Allow the Best to Overwhelm the Good’: A Conversation with Joel Kotkin

The author sees suburbs as the best location for nurturing the aspirations of the middle class.

Second-Tier Cities Thrive in the Post-Pandemic World

Smaller metropolitan areas are recovering faster than bigger ones, and their future looks bright.