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Adaptive Reuse: Examining the Viability of Conversions

November 27, 2023

Adaptive reuse architecture presents a creative and specialized challenge. Understanding basic concepts of conversions is critically important for development professionals, city officials and local communities. Each potential property needs to be evaluated on its own merits to determine the probability of success, and whether the location, costs, timing and existing building layout make sense for a conversion.

Capital Markets: Can’t We All Just Get a Loan?

October 20, 2023

Experts at CRE.Converge discussed the current landscape of commercial real estate loans throughout different sectors, such as multifamily, retail, and office spaces.

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Developing Leaders Spotlight: Envisioning New Possibilities in CRE

July 11, 2023

When he was a college student, James Kline, a recipient of the 2022 Developing Leaders Award, knew that he wanted to pursue a career that would help people, but he wasn’t sure yet which direction that would take. As an intern, Kline saw how commercial real estate owners could benefit lives by providing quality housing at an affordable price. Now, Kline serves as senior director in the Orange County office of JLL Capital Markets, Americas.

Developing Leaders Spotlight: Championing Future Leaders

June 26, 2023

When he first joined NAIOP, Nicholas Kitaeff, a recipient of the 2022 Developing Leaders Award, was eager to connect with and learn from fellow professionals in commercial real estate. He found NAIOP membership to be a “transformational milestone” in his career advancement and soon discovered ways that he could invest his time and expertise to build up other young leaders in the industry. While his colleagues note his remarkable passion, strong leadership and deep commitment to successful real estate development, his contributions to the NAIOP Colorado mentoring program stand out as exceptional achievements.

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California’s Title 24 Introduces New Solar Requirements for CRE

May 11, 2023

California’s Title 24, the state’s energy code, has required solar for all low-rise multifamily projects since 2016, but new provisions have gone into effect this year, impacting any projects permitted since Jan. 1, 2023.