22
Jan
2019
Unlocking Opportunity Zone Deals with Off-market Data
Posted On January 22, 2019  By Richard Sarkis  And has No Comment

Opportunity Zones are here, and the commercial real estate industry is paying close attention. Established as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, the new government program is designed to stimulate struggling economies across the nation. Handpicked for specific economic criteria, over 8,700 […]

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16
Jan
2019
CRE Immersion: Introducing Students to the Industry
Posted On January 16, 2019  By Linda Strowbridge  And has No Comment

It was an eye-popping introduction to the world of commercial real estate. Walking through Philadelphia’s first true “vertical neighborhood,” the FMC Tower in University City, a cluster of high school students toured the trophy office space of Brandywine Realty Trust. They moved on to the 28th-story, deluxe […]

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14
Jan
2019
In Detroit, an Iconic Building’s Rebirth Signals Big Changes for the Automotive Industry
Posted On January 14, 2019  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

A building that serves as a notorious symbol of Detroit’s decline will find new life thanks to an automobile company that is the most iconic symbol of the city’s rise. Ford Motor recently purchased the Michigan Central Station, a train depot that was once a grand […]

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09
Jan
2019
Partial Government Shutdown Nearing Longest on Record
Posted On January 9, 2019  By Rich Tucker  And has No Comment

Government shutdowns are always an inconvenience but seldom rise to the level of an “emergency.” But amid increased airport wait times, food stamp funding on the verge of expiring, and hundreds of thousands of federal employees left uncertain about their next paycheck, the effects of the […]

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02
Jan
2019
CRE Must-reads from 2018
Posted On January 2, 2019  By Marie Ruff  And has No Comment

Catch up on any posts you missed with the top 10 most-read Market Share posts of 2018. It was a momentous year for NAIOP’s blog with more than 500 posts published since the blog launched in 2015. Among the most popular topics in 2018: The hidden […]

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19
Dec
2018
U.S. EPA and U.S. ACE Propose New Definition of “Waters of the United States”
Posted On December 19, 2018  By William T. Acton  And has No Comment

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. ACE) proposed a new definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) on December 11, 2018. The significance of this proposal is that WOTUS are the waters that these agencies […]

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18
Dec
2018
Hospitality Isn’t Just for Hotels
Posted On December 18, 2018  By David Black  And has No Comment

When you choose a hotel for either business or personal travel, you expect more than simply a positive check-in experience and fast Wi-Fi. In today’s extremely competitive environment, hotels are focusing on the total guest experience to set their hotel apart and drive increased revenue with […]

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12
Dec
2018
Private Bike-share Systems: Promising or Problematic?
Posted On December 12, 2018  By Trey Barrineau  And has No Comment

Many municipalities across the U.S. have implemented publicly financed bike-sharing systems, but private companies are also accelerating adoption of this flexible, affordable transportation solution. However, as the trend expands into electrically powered pedal-assisted e-bikes and e-scooters, safety and clutter issues are cropping up in cities nationwide. […]

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10
Dec
2018
Inclusion by Design
Posted On December 10, 2018  By Joe Gerstandt  And has No Comment

Inclusion has rapidly become one of the most popular buzzwords relative to the workplace, right up there with strategy and engagement. Organizations say they are inclusive; leaders say they are inclusive; communities, schools, and houses of worship say they are inclusive.  In reality, few  of these […]

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06
Dec
2018
Crafting Tax Policy that Promotes Growth in Chicago
Posted On December 6, 2018  By Taivo E. Tammaru  And has No Comment

Policymakers in Washington often talk about using public-private partnerships to boost infrastructure spending and unlock value. Here in the Chicago area, local communities have actively and successfully implemented PPPs for years, largely in the form of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts. A new study just released […]

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