15
Feb
2023
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Top Priority for Local Governments
Posted On February 15, 2023  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

Cities and counties are increasingly adopting local ordinances that are intended to spur the electrification of our transportation system in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuels. Local efforts to support the use of EVs by both the public and private sectors will require the development and expansion of a reliable and sustainable EV charging system.

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02
Nov
2022
NAIOP Hosts Western Chapters and Nevada State Meetings
Posted On November 2, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

NAIOP Corporate hosted two meetings in Las Vegas last month designed to bring chapters together to highlight common legislative and policy challenges, and to share successful advocacy strategies and approaches. The first meeting was a policy summit for NAIOP chapters located in the western United States, […]

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21
Sep
2022
State and Local Governments Play Key Role in Achieving Federal Policy Objectives
Posted On September 21, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has No Comment

The federal government in the United States is responsible for establishing national policies and objectives that are often not achievable without the active participation of state and local governments in our federalist system of government. Federal funds are usually included as part of these efforts to […]

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04
May
2022
States Play Key Role in Building Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructures
Posted On May 4, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

The transportation industry accounts for the highest percentage of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This has resulted in greater demand and interest for electric vehicles and trucks (EV) in order to reduce these emissions. The U.S. […]

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16
Mar
2022
The Drive for Transportation Electrification
Posted On March 16, 2022  By Toby Burke  And has 1 Comment

Governments at every level are considering polices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from both stationary and mobile sources as part of efforts to address climate change. Some of these efforts have centered on initiatives to lowering domestic use on fossil fuels, such as coal, petroleum, natural […]

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28
Jan
2022
A Deeper Look at Brownfield Redevelopment in the Infrastructure Act
Posted On January 28, 2022  By Ron Derven  And has 5 Comments

At first glance, the $1.5 billion specifically earmarked for brownfield cleanup and a total of $21 billion set aside for environmental remediation in the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) may seem paltry, given that there are an estimated 450,000 brownfield sites identified […]

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07
Jan
2022
Developing Buildings with a Facilities Management Mindset
Posted On January 7, 2022  By Melissa Plaskonos  And has 14 Comments

Often in large development projects, design and construction teams focus on completing the building for the occupants’ short-term needs – about five years out from completion. Yet modern buildings have the potential to reach a lifespan of 30-50 years before requiring major renovations, according to Getty […]

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17
Nov
2021
What’s in the Infrastructure Bill
Posted On November 17, 2021  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 4 Comments

Finally, after months of political gamesmanship between progressives and moderates in the Democratic party, the House of Representatives on Nov. 5 passed H.R 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which President Joe Biden signed into law this Monday. The Senate passed the bill on Aug. […]

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12
Nov
2021
Welcoming Freight to the Neighborhood
Posted On November 12, 2021  By Marie Ruff  And has 5 Comments

Industrial real estate contributes valuable jobs and services to the economy but is not always well understood by the local community. Concerns about traffic and adjacent land uses may also exist. In a session at NAIOP’s I.CON East in Jersey City, New Jersey, this week, a […]

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20
Oct
2021
Will Virginia Governor’s Race Nudge Congressional Democrats on Infrastructure Bill?
Posted On October 20, 2021  By Aquiles Suarez  And has 1 Comment

Anyone who has been following the ongoing saga of President Joe Biden’s domestic agenda in Congress is well aware of the deep divisions between the progressive and moderate wings of the Democratic party on key elements of that agenda. Progressive Democrats in the House of Representatives […]

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