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Setting a New Stage in Music City
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
In downtown Nashville, the revitalization of the Fifth Third Center Plaza activates a large public space.
Farm-to-table Dining Goes High Tech at Microsoft
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Microsoft’s high-tech urban farming project provides employees and guests with thousands of pounds of lettuce and microgreens each year.
The Meier & Frank Building: A New Life for an Old Department Store
Monday, March 22, 2021
An adaptive reuse project revitalizes an iconic retail tower in Portland, Oregon.
Not All Retail Leases Are Created Equal
Friday, May 30, 2025
There are important distinctions between in-line leases, ground leases and leases of stand-alone buildings for retail uses.
The Future of Connection in Commercial Real Estate
Monday, March 25, 2024
Commercial real estate is at the forefront of integrating distributed antenna systems, particularly in the health care, retail and office sectors.
Prologis Labs: An Experiment in Innovation
Thursday, March 19, 2020
The company’s new research facility takes a deep dive into cutting-edge logistics technologies.
Improved Office Accessibility Can Benefit Everyone
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
A broader definition of “disability” makes the workplace easier to navigate for all employees.
Can We Fix the Interstate Highway System?
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
A new study says tolls and gas taxes are possible funding solutions to pay for much-needed repairs to this critical piece of transportation infrastructure.
Designing Spaces to Create Great Experiences
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
A Gensler study quantifies that the right design can result in great experiences, which in turn are great for business.
Rubberized Roads, Sustainable Concrete and Smart Bridges
Researchers are exploring new materials and smart sensors, paving the way to better transportation infrastructure.The Unexpected Challenges (and Solutions) of Multilevel Warehouse Design
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Experiences in Canada and Asia provide case studies for building these complex properties.
What to Do When Commercial Leases End Up in Bankruptcy
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many businesses to close, leaving landlords in the lurch.
The Mezzanine Structured Finance Market is Here to Stay
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
This popular investment tool that arose in the 1990s can offer notable advantages over other financing practices.
Starting a Lab Facility: A Primer for Real Estate Professionals
Thursday, June 10, 2021
This fast-growing sector can be complex to navigate for developers.
Using Capital Improvements to Create Competitive Advantage in the COVID-19 Era
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
This brief evaluates the merits of frequently discussed capital investments and their potential to create durable competitive advantages. It draws from an analysis of recent coverage in commercial
Beware the Silver Tsunami: Preparing Your Company to Survive the Boomer Bust
Friday, September 13, 2024
A lack of clear succession planning could mean the end of the line for some private real estate firms.
District Center: A Downtown D.C. Office Reborn as a Smart Building
Friday, December 20, 2019
A 1990s-era workplace has been reinvented with technology to boost the tenant experience.
Health Care Tenants Inject New Life into Ailing Shopping Malls
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
As health care providers seek to improve customer service by offering convenient access closer to where their patients live and work, they are discovering a hidden resource: the regional mall.
What Lies Ahead for Commercial Real Estate Sectors
Friday, March 23, 2018
A look at some of the challenges and opportunities facing CRE.
Chapter Merit Awards Honor the Best of NAIOP’s Local Efforts
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Education, membership, advocacy and special events were among the programs recognized in 2022.