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Author: Brielle Scott

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Opportunity Zones 2.0: Changes, Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

As the “opportunity zones (OZ)” program enters a new phase, investors, developers and advisors are preparing for what many are calling “opportunity zones 2.0.” In a recent episode of NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast, Angel Rice and Dave Sobochan of Cohen & Co., one of the top tax and accounting firms in the U.S., discussed how the program is evolving, where uncertainty remains, and what the transition means for commercial real estate.

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Balancing Innovation and Insight: AI’s Role in CRE Due Diligence

Across commercial real estate, AI tools are becoming a regular part of the due diligence process. At I.CON East this week in New Jersey, a panel on AI and proptech in due diligence emphasized the opportunities for using AI to enhance workflows while still recognizing situations when human judgment and reasoning are essential.

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Inside a Mega-scale Mass Timber Logistics Facility 

A powerhouse panel at I.CON East this week in Jersey City, New Jersey, broke down the strategy behind a 2.4 million-square-foot, robotics-ready distribution facility. The panelists shared how collaboration across the capital stack is redefining what’s possible in large-format industrial development. 

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How Smart Environmental Strategy Protects CRE Value

Environmental risk isn’t a box to check anymore – it’s a portfolio‑level business threat that can lead to a bad deal if you don’t address it smartly. As climate pressures intensify and regulations tighten, the industrial sector is being pushed to rethink how it assesses, prioritizes and manages exposure across its entire footprint. 

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Adaptive Reuse Meets Industrial Ingenuity

Can industrial architecture be creative, contextual and cost-effective at the same time? The project team behind the adaptive reuse of the Crye Precision headquarters at the Brooklyn Navy Yard explained how constraints can spark innovation.

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