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 3 Comments

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 1 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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05
Dec
2018
Deciphering the Fine Print of Tenant Improvement Clauses
Posted On December 5, 2018  By Ashlee Pforr  And has No Comment

Take a close look at that “generous” tenant improvement (TI) allowance that the owner of a new building has offered. What, exactly, is covered? While the amount may be larger than that offered by the landlord of an older building, a careful analysis might reveal that […]

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03
Dec
2018
Proptech Innovations Prompt Job Shapeshifting
Posted On December 3, 2018  By Susan M. Phillips  And has No Comment

Commercial real estate hiring is solid and just below all-time highs, says the SelectLeaders Job Barometer index, but in contrast to the steady pace of hiring, industry job titles and expectations are undergoing changes, due in part to proptech. Proptech innovation across commercial real estate sectors […]

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