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Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.: People, Passion, Purpose

By: Ron Derven

This innovative REIT has found success by focusing on the life science, technology and agtech industries while giving back to communities.

Fall 2019 Issue

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Building for Resiliency Ensures Physical-and Financial-Security

By: Camille Galdes

It’s not just about constructing properties that can survive disasters; a holistic approach to the built environment also adds value.

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Retail-to-Warehouse Conversions Gain Momentum

By: Ron Derven

When other efforts to resuscitate a dying shopping mall fail, converting the facility to a warehouse or last-mile distribution center is an option to consider.

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Port Covington: Building for Baltimore's Future

By: Danielle Bennings

A new waterfront development seeks to honor the city’s heritage while spurring innovation.

Must-Read Articles

One Merriweather: Under the Boardwalk

By: Brian Reetz and Anna Dennis
A stormwater-management project shows how practical solutions to the problem of runoff can be aesthetically pleasing, too.

Property Tax Battle Targets CRE

By: Rich Tucker
The split roll ballot initiative in California could lead to much higher assessments — and it could also happen in other parts of the U.S.

How to Reposition a Building to Meet Changing Expectations

By: David Yuan, Robert Mankin and Chris Beza
Whether it’s replacing worn materials or an intensive intervention, architectural updates can enhance the value of a property.

Compare and Contrast: 1031 Exchanges and Opportunity Zones

By: Bruce Johnson
Both options can be good investment vehicles for commercial real estate.

Despite a Cannabis Boom, Real Estate and Banking Challenges Remain

By: Jonathan Havens and Anamika Roy
Conflicting local and federal laws, along with NIMBYism, could be slowing investment in marijuana-related facilities.

Coworking Flexes its Muscles

By: Trey Barrineau
Shared office space appears to be the fastest-growing trend in commercial real estate.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Office Space Demand Forecast, Fourth Quarter 2023

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Michael J. Seiler, DBA, College of William & Mary
The office market continues to face stiff headwinds as office utilization has remained relatively flat over the last year, as evidenced by mobile-phone location data and building-access records.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Commercial Real Estate: Best Practices and Common Challenges

By: Mirle Rabinowitz Bussell, Ph.D., Risa Itow and John Tavares
The NAIOP Research Foundation commissioned this report to identify best practices for promoting DEI within CRE firms. The study draws from existing studies on DEI, as well as interviews with a representative sample of practitioners at CRE firms that have pursued DEI initiatives.

Industrial Space Demand Forecast, Third Quarter 2023

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan College and Michael J. Seiler, DBA, College of William & Mary
Given current economic conditions and recent demand trends, the authors estimate that quarterly net absorption of industrial space will average 52.6 million square feet over the next two years. Read the full report from the NAIOP Research Foundation.

PERSPECTIVES

Chapter Profile: NAIOP Greater Toronto

By: Trey Barrineau
Canada’s largest city has a strong economy that’s attracting real estate investors from all over the world.

CEO on Leadership: Tony Panzica, CEO, Panzica Construction Company

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Cleveland-based construction firm offers his perspectives on the industry and on transitioning his company to the next generation of leadership.

From the Editor: Connections, Resiliency, Giving Back

By: Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.
In what has been the longest economic expansion since such records began in 1854, commercial real estate experienced tremendous gains, especially within the industrial and multifamily sectors.

Finding Meaningful Ways to Give Back

By: Greg Fuller
During nearly every chapter visit, I’ve made it a priority to talk with Developing Leaders (DLs), our members who are 35 years of age or less.

Six Students Receive NAIOP Diversity Scholarships

By: Hannah Buckles
For the fourth year, the association has awarded scholarships to graduate and undergraduate commercial real estate students from a wide range of backgrounds.

Can We Fix the Interstate Highway System?

By: Robert Dunphy
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.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

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New & Noteworthy Projects

By: Trey Barrineau

An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

'Furniture as a Service' Brings Flexibility and Creativity to Office Spaces

By: Joey Kline
High-growth companies that are rapidly adding staff could be major beneficiaries.

Co|Lab: A Hands-On Space for Innovative Construction

By: Trey Barrineau
HITT Contracting’s new facility aims to be a laboratory of cutting-edge, sustainable building products and technologies.

The Mezzanine Structured Finance Market is Here to Stay

By: Tom McCahill
This popular investment tool that arose in the 1990s can offer notable advantages over other financing practices.

Raise the Roof, Boost the Value

By: Mason Harris
Increasing clear heights in industrial properties can make older buildings suitable for modern logistics uses.

Finding Solutions to the Workforce Skills Gap in Construction and Logistics

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.
Developers are partnering with educators and local communities to launch new training and recruitment programs.

ARCHIVED ISSUES

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Cover Fall 2023 Issue

The fall 2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on NAIOP’s Developer of the Year, VanTrust Real Estate. Other articles include a look at a logistics prototype for dense urban areas, a conversation with author and demographer Joel Kotkin and the challenging renovation of a Seattle landmark.
Cover Summer 2023 Issue

The summer 2023 issue of NAIOP’s Development magazine features a cover story on the evolution of office amenities. Other articles include an analysis of a document from 1989 that could help real estate professionals navigate the latest downturn, an on-the-ground report from the 2022 NAIOP-Drexel Summer Real Estate Program for rising high school juniors and seniors of color, and a look at the tenants in an innovative industrial building in Vancouver, Canada.
Cover Spring 2023 Issue

The spring 2023 issue of Development magazine features a cover story on industrial development in Mexico. Other articles include a look at the Novus Innovation Corridor in Arizona, a feature on how Buffalo, New York, engineered its latest comeback, and the NAIOP Research Foundation’s annual report.