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Assessing Key Employment Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate Development

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

This report explains the relationship between key employment trends and the demand for office and industrial space. Drawing on Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2000-2009, the research indicated:

Friedman Real Estate: Outlook Shows Strong Fundamentals in Office, Industrial

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Overall, while macroeconomic uncertainties stemming from a new administration, including tariff changes, may create unpredictability, the industrial market in Metro Detroit remains fundamentally

Tariffs and Economic Headwinds Drive Industrial Slowdown, But Recovery Expected in 2026

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Economic uncertainty caused by shifting tariff policies and persistently high interest rates have taken their toll on industrial real estate activity, with only 27 million square feet absorbed in

Negative Office Space Absorption Predicted Over the Next Two Years, But Contraction to Slow in 2025

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Absorption of office space – the amount that is leased or occupied less the amount that is vacated or put on the market – is expected to remain negative through 2024 and 2025, though

Research Reports

NAIOP’s latest research reports address how real properties, particularly office, industrial and mixed-use properties, impact and benefit communities throughout North America. These reports

Louisiana Named One of 2025’s Top 10 States for Business by Area Development

Friday, October 10, 2025

Every year, Area Development releases a ranking of states by how favorable their environments are to businesses based on criteria such as permitting speed, workforce, energy and infrastructure,

Shaping Florida’s Urban Future With Transit-oriented Development

Friday, May 30, 2025

The expansion of high-speed rail service across the state provides more options. Florida, traditionally known for its car-dependent culture, is experiencing a significant

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Research Foundation in the News

Friday, February 20, 2026

Research Foundation in the News Research Foundation in the News Research by the Foundation has been cited in leading news publications:

Hudson Sandy

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Sandy Hudson 703-904-7100, ext. 106 Education Senior Manager NAIOP hudson@naiop.org Content and speaker management for conferences and webinars. Manager of NAIOP’s on-demand learning management

City Council Considers “Let’s Build More Housing, Detroit” Zoning Reform Proposal

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Throughout 2025, the Detroit City Council has debated proposals from the city’s chief operating officer aimed at increasing housing and mixed-use developments. While approximately 1,600 new

Looking Ahead

Friday, February 20, 2026

Looking Ahead Looking Ahead Key Dates for Foundation Activities in 2026 JANUARY Managing Sustainability Risk in Data Center Development Economic Impacts

DeCesare Jon

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Jon DeCesare Jon DeCesare has over 45 years of North American global Supply Chain solutions experience across multiple goods movement stakeholder industries. Engagements range from North American

Lots of Opportunity: Optimizing Industrial Parking

Friday, September 13, 2024

A recent NAIOP study could help municipalities address the squeeze on industrial lands.

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A Fresh Look at Office Conversions

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Old office buildings find a new lease on life as labs, medical offices and apartments.

Electrification and Energy Policy

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Electrification and Energy Policy Electrification and Energy Policy

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Baratta Vanessa

Friday, July 25, 2025

Vanessa Baratta, MSc. RTPI Vanessa Baratta is the director of community planning and development at Live Work Learn Play (LWLP), a leading real estate advisory and development firm specializing in

NAIOP Industrial Space Forecast: Still-hot Industrial Commercial Real Estate Showing Signs of Cooling

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

NAIOP Industrial Space Forecast: Still-hot Industrial Commercial Real Estate Showing Signs of Cooling NAIOP Industrial Space Forecast: Still-hot Industrial Commercial Real Estate Showing Signs of

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