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How Ascent Is Pushing Mass Timber to New Heights

By: Jim Villa

Partnerships, planning and perseverance are all critical components of a unique project in Milwaukee.

Summer 2021 Issue

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Eight Crucial Post-Pandemic Takeaways for the Industry

By: Ron Derven

The post-pandemic period could see a lot of innovation and experimentation in commercial real estate.

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Starting a Lab Facility: A Primer for Real Estate Professionals

By: Daniel Castner, Brian Spence and Trevor A. Boz

This fast-growing sector can be complex to navigate for developers.

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Will Technology Impact Manufacturing Reshoring?

By: TJ Parker

And what are the implications for industrial space demand?

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Must-Read Articles

Integrating Vaccinations into Wellness Programs

By: Wendy King
The real estate industry faces unique challenges in designing vaccination programs based on workplace types and the nature of jobs.

Industrial Solutions for E-Commerce Grocery Fulfillment

By: Scot Murdoch
The pandemic forced the industry to adapt quickly to meet soaring demand.

Why Connectivity in Commercial Real Estate is Just as Important as Location

By: Dennis Thankachan
Modern facilities require strong internet connections to help tenants conduct business and to power the growing trend of investments in smart building technologies.

Upcycling: Reimagining Underutilized Commercial Space as Public Space

By: Philip Wilkinson and Teresa Bucco
A project in Pittsburgh demonstrates the potential of activating common areas in older retail destinations.

"A Series of Unfortunate Events"

By: Ken Simonson
Costs for construction materials keep climbing amid shortages and supply-chain issues.

Asset Managers Can Play a Key Role in Tenants' Return-to-Workplace Plans

By: Rob Naso
A new framework for mitigating disease in the office focuses on air quality, changing behaviors and building occupant trust.

Stairs on the Rise

By: Shantala Weiss
Monumental stairs can inspire greater interaction, reduce energy costs, and improve employee health and fitness.

Tradepoint Atlantic: A Modern Industrial Revival

By: Kerry Doyle and Marc Salotti
A former steel mill site is being redeveloped into a major East Coast logistical hub.

PERSPECTIVES

Chapter Check-In: NAIOP San Francisco Bay Area

By: Trey Barrineau
The global tech and life sciences hub continues to see significant investments despite the pandemic.

Survey Shows Progress in Diversity Efforts in Real Estate Investment Management

By: Trey Barrineau
However, a lot of work remains despite tangible advances in recent years.

The Chair's Outlook

By: Molly Ryan Carson
Like every organization, NAIOP pivoted throughout the past year to meet the changing needs of our members as the pandemic reshaped our businesses.

CEO on Leadership: Jean V. Kane, Former CEO of Colliers International Minneapolis/St. Paul

By: Ron Derven
The former leader of Colliers International-Minneapolis/St. Paul and 2014 NAIOP National chair talks about how she took a locally owned real estate company and made it part of an international firm with 18,000-plus employees and 400 offices in 67 countries.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

Rethinking the Corporate Headquarters

By: Karl Heitman
A project near Chicago shows the potential for hybrid facilities where offices, warehouse space and manufacturing operations exist under one roof.

Build-to-Suit vs. Spec: Which Building is Right For a Specific Company?

By: K.J. Jacobs
Businesses that are young and growing might lean toward spec; older, established firms could favor build-to-suits.

CMBS Coupon-Clipping: Tips for Commercial Mortgage Shopping

By: Andrew Foster and Cody Charfauros
Liquidity returns to the market as pandemic disruptions begin to subside.

Shedding Light on Development Approvals

By: Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.
A new tool helps real estate professionals compare local permitting processes.

New & Noteworthy

By: Trey Barrineau
Brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects across North America.

Biden's Infrastructure Policies Would Transform Post-Pandemic Economy

By: Aquiles Suarez
The 10-year, $2.65 trillion plan goes far beyond “roads and bridges” and would impact many industries, including commercial real estate.

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.