First Look: Insights from developing a retail/entertainment project on a half-acre of beachfront property; department stores as social and semi-cultural meeting places; what’s in store for retail in 2012?
Worth Repeating: Wisdom and industry outlooks from I.con, Solution Series programs, a corporate Board meeting presentation and Webinars.
Under Development: Strategies from a retrofit project involving high-tech amenities, lab space and executive offices.
Inside Finance: Online global equity exchange for commercial real estate adds liquidity, transparency and centralization to the investment realm.
On Business: Brain games and other tactics for staying competitive in the commercial real estate industry.
Strategically Green: Strong pre-leasing activity and substantial equity strength lead to completion of a LEED-certified building during the recession; locating natural gas fueling stations.
Expanding Markets: Current fundamentals and the outlook for Mexico’s industrial sector.
New Voices: Strong pre-leasing activity and substantial equity strength lead to completion of a LEED-certified building during the recession; locating natural gas fueling stations.
Government Affairs: NAIOP’s efforts on Senate Bill S.1000, The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011.
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Developer of the Year: CenterPoint Properties This Oak Brook, Ill. developers conservative capitalization strategy and commitment to full logistics solutions provides a framework for success in business and their community.
First Look: The pros and cons of collapsible shipping containers; NAIOP Forum members’ industry and economic perspectives; investor opportunities in the secondary office markets.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom and industry outlooks from Solution Series programs and Webinars.
Under Development: A thriving logistics center with a 24/7 town center and office, residential, retail and hotel development is created from a former Air Force base in Texas.
Inside Finance: Where is the new CMBS market headed? What the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council and industry insiders recommend for market standards on CMBS loan underwriting, disclosure and warranties.
Strategically Green:The costs and paybacks of lighting retrofits; a new sustainable building certification program geared to the small commercial property market.
On Business: Mobile applications for the iPhone, iPad, Android and Blackberry and other technology available for developing an e-marketing strategy.
New Voices: Developing Leader Chapter President-Elects discuss their upcoming leadership roles and biggest challenges; Do’s and Don’ts when developing/designing retail space for Generation Y.
Government Affairs: Highlights from the “State of the Industry” luncheon and briefing held in February on Capitol Hill.
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Reviving the Dead: Old Malls Find Life with New Uses The retail landscape is ever changing. Learn how some developers are repositioning dead and/or distressed properties into medical facilities, educational centers, open-air lifestyle centers or town centers that encourage pedestrian traffic and offer a mix of uses.
The Life and Times of a Seattle High-rise Moving forward on a new office tower despite the financial meltdown, no lead tenant, construction pitfalls and other development stressors.
The Development Obstacle Race A family ranch in Florida becomes a lifestyle retail center after working through infrastructure and zoning challenges as well as the recession and other unforeseen issues.
Beyond the Glass Tower - Can Buildings Move People?Art, sustainability and collaborative relationships come together to create a transit-oriented super block of high-density office, retail and residential towers.
First Look: Commercial real estate’s contribution to the economy, even in times of recession; using QR codes as a virtual marketing tool; the impact of manufacturing’s return to the United States.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom and industry outlooks from Solution Series programs and Webinars.
Under Development: A behind-the-scenes look at evaluating restaurant sites, trade area analysis and contributors to unit sales performance.
Inside Finance: The growing momentum in loan sales and modifications as special servicers become more adept at resolving troubled assets.
Strategically Green: Cost-cutting opportunities through smart metering; a skyscraper in Manhatten saves energy and money using a rooftop thermal storage system.
On Business: The benefits and IRS implications of using independent contractors; where have all the development professionals gone?
New Voices: A Developing Leader unlocks the key to brownfield development and urban infill projects; the 2010 DL Intel survey reveals signs of optimism for the industry.
Government Affairs: The tax reform debate and its implications for commercial real estate.
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Changing Drivers of Healthcare Real Estate The aging population will require additional medical facilities to serve new patients. How will the development and leasing landscape change in response to this need? A look at what you need to know to navigate the healthcare industry's new reality and where opportunities can be found.
Delayed Decisions Can Still LEED to Gold A new office tower in downtown Salt Lake City comes to fruition after years of unforeseen economic delays, taking the long road to LEED certification by hiring a consultant late in the game.
175 - 185 Wyman Street - Renovation at Its Best A former computer manufacturing building is recycled and reborn as a Class A office complex that incorporates stormwater and landscape challenges to achieve maximum efficiencies.
The New Pulse of Healthcare Development Two MOBs in Houston provide a duel-campus strategy with economies of scale in staffing, supplies and operating costs. A look at the growing popularity of timeshare suites in the MOB environment.
First Look: How to implement a social media policy for your company; the impact and reuse of empty retail big boxes; attracting foreign investors through the EB-5 program.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from Solution Series programs, Webinars and comments from Development '10.
Under Development: A case study in repositioning a short sale property; CEO James Jacoby discusses alternative opportunities to consider until speculative development returns.
Inside Finance: Build-to-suit financing advantages; a current look at the changing debt markets from a Development '10 panel.
On Business: CEO insights from weathering the downturn and leadership traits for success; tips for working with the General Services Administration (GSA).
Strategically Green: NAIOP 2010 Sustainable Development Award: Learn more about the projects that best exemplify innovation, efficiency and quality in the field of green development.
New Voices: Winners of the 2010 Developing Leaders Award weigh in on the industry and their changing roles.
Government Affairs: EPA's approach for cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay through state water implementation plans and the effect on existing commercial properties and future development.
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The New Marketing Mandate A look at the best tenant recruitment, retention and marketing strategies to keep tenants happy and in place for the next up-cycle. Also, some smart phone applications for the virtual consumer.
Development ’10 Conference Wrap-up Speakers and attendees discuss what's going on with the economy, debt and equity markets as well as the industrial and ofce markets, to name a few. If you missed it, here are highlights from key sessions.
Special Section:
NAIOP’s 2011 Buyers Guide Looking for an architect, engineer or contractor for your next
redevelopment project? The NAIOP guide in this issue lists dozens of firms around the country.
Fall 2010, volume XLI, number 3
First Look: An office that floats; a new take on customer service; and using your parking lot to reduce utility bills.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from Icon Online’s presentations “Today’s Supply Chain Strategies/Goods Movement Stakeholders Perspective;” the Solution
Series program,“Inside the Minds of Institutional Investors;” and the Webinar, “Twelve Strategies to Prosper in the Months and Years Ahead.”
Under Development: The challenges behind transforming an 80-acre former industrial brownfield site in New Jersey into a 24/7 live, work and play environment.
Inside Finance: Industry experts weigh in on avoiding hard money loan scams and steps you can take to discern credible lenders from crooks.
On Business: Trends in tenant construction; navigating technology to keep pace with the computer hardware and software revolution.
Strategically Green: Developing a retrofit strategy to prioritize the type of green upgrades to pursue; balancing sustainability with financial results.
New Voices: Lessons learned from a graduate of the Associates in Commercial Real Estate (ACRE) program; partnering with the University of Central Florida to further the
educational needs of Developing Leaders.
Government Affairs: The continuing fiscal policy and tax debate and a follow-up on the tax extenders legislation.
Cashman Equipment – A Case for Consolidation A campus for a Caterpillar construction equipment dealer sets a new sustainability standard while providing a sense of place for the owner and the community.
2010 Architects, Contractors and Engineers Here's a Who's Who in architecture, contracting and engineering for you to reference and retain. It contains more then 50 companies, to help you find the right professionals for your next project. This Who's Who will help speed the selection process by identifying and answering key questions about various architects, contractors and engineers.
Summer 2010, volume XLI, number 2
First Look: Twelve cornerstone business strategies for prospering in the months and years ahead; an old church in Manhattan is reborn as a retail shopping haven.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the Solutions Series online briefings, “An Upside to the Real Estate Downturn: Stronger Real Estate Firms;” "Trends in Tenant Construction;” and “Unblocking the Liquidity Logjam.”
Under Development: An abandoned auto plant in Missouri on its way to becoming a new development for office, warehouse and retail users.
Inside Finance: Multi-borrower financings return to the revitalized CMBS market.
Strategically Green: Lessons learned and LEED details of a New York skyscraper; a solar roofing product with embedded photo voltaics; and harnessing the wind from any direction.
On Business: Challenges of a multi-generational company and strategies for establishing an outside board of directors in the family business.
New Voices: CREW’s latest whitepaper on mobility in commercial real estate and climbing the corporate ladder; Developing Leaders weigh in on tools for effective leadership and work-life balance.
Government Affairs: Congress debates two legislative bills to promote advanced levels of energy efficiency for new and existing buildings.
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Reinventing Finance Will the debt overhang prevent new lending? Insights and advice from tax and investment professionals for those looking to refinance, as well as a snapshot of how financing is being handled in the current climate.
2010 NAIOP Transaction Directory
New in 2010: A one-stop resource for commercial real
estate professionals involved in development transactions.
Spring 2010, volume XLI, number 1
First Look: Getting ready for the electric car; another twist on building a skyscraper; and adaptive re-use of obsolete buildings into vertical farms.
Worth Repeating: Wisdom from the Webinar, “2010 Investment Outlook: Clear Skies Ahead?” and the Solution Series online briefing, “What’s Working in CRE Markets Outside the United States.”
Under Development: Toronto buildings with “good bones” offer cost-effective solutions for rehabilitation of older properties.
Inside Finance: The current state of financing and best investor bets for 2010.
Strategically Green: The bottom-line benefits of solar energy; financial traps and benefits in the energy efficiency and renewable arena.
On Business: Tips for the office landlord working a retail deal.
Expanding Markets: New certifications for sustainable parks in Mexico and the latest trends in the industrial market.
New Voices: Developing Leaders weigh in on the outlook for 2010; the Real Estate Associate Program (REAP) gets a makeover.
Government Affairs: A proposed amendment to the Florida constitution has national repercussions for owners of commercial real estate.
Features:
The REIT Race To Liquidity REIT IPOs are going strong. Find out who will be the winners and what impact they will have on private developers also in the hunt for attractive properties and debt investments.
