Office-to-Industrial Conversions: A Niche Market Worth Exploring

By: Ron Derven Summer 2022 Issue

There’s a lot of potential, but the economic and regulatory challenges can be daunting.

When Retail and Industrial Merge

By: Trey Barrineau Summer 2022 Issue

Last-mile distribution facilities focused on direct service to customers could be poised for growth.

Vacant Storefronts Can be Repurposed into Retail Incubators

By: Ilana Preuss Summer 2022 Issue

They can provide an immediate boost in shopping districts and grow future businesses into long-term tenants.

Transforming an Abandoned Brownfield into a Modern Cold Storage Facility

By: Kenneth E. Rodman, Jr. Summer 2022 Issue

A public-private collaboration results in an $84 million investment and more than 80 new jobs in Portsmouth, Virginia.

The Growing Demand for Supplier Diversity in the Commercial Real Estate Industry

By: Jenna Glick Summer 2022 Issue

A new organization aims to simplify the process of procuring real estate suppliers from historically under-represented groups.

Parking in a Post-Pandemic Economy

By: Robert Dunphy Summer 2022 Issue

As workers return to offices and shoppers return to stores, new parking strategies may emerge.

Last Mile: The Most Challenging Piece of the Logistics Puzzle

By: Jeffrey Small Summer 2022 Issue

Infill development in high-value locations can be a complex process.

A Fresh Look at Office Conversions

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D. Summer 2022 Issue

Old office buildings find a new lease on life as labs, medical offices and apartments.

Business / Trends Articles from Previous Issues


Spring 2022 Issue
The NAIOP Research Foundation's annual report highlights the relevant studies, activities and deep dives to come in 2022 and beyond.
By: Rob Naso
Summer 2021 Issue
A new framework for mitigating disease in the office focuses on air quality, changing behaviors and building occupant trust.
By: Jim Villa
Summer 2021 Issue
Partnerships, planning and perseverance are all critical components of a unique project in Milwaukee.
By: Scot Murdoch
Summer 2021 Issue
The pandemic forced the industry to adapt quickly to meet soaring demand.
By: Wendy King
Summer 2021 Issue
The real estate industry faces unique challenges in designing vaccination programs based on workplace types and the nature of jobs.
By: Karl Heitman
Summer 2021 Issue
A project near Chicago shows the potential for hybrid facilities where offices, warehouse space and manufacturing operations exist under one roof.
By: Kerry Doyle and Marc Salotti
Summer 2021 Issue
A former steel mill site is being redeveloped into a major East Coast logistical hub.
By: Philip Wilkinson and Teresa Bucco
Summer 2021 Issue
A project in Pittsburgh demonstrates the potential of activating common areas in older retail destinations.
By: TJ Parker
Summer 2021 Issue
And what are the implications for industrial space demand?

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ArchiveCoverCrescent Fall 2024 Issue

Development magazine’s Fall issue profiles Crescent Communities, a pioneer in the creation of high-quality communities in Sun Belt markets and NAIOP’s 2024 Developer of the Year. Other feature articles explore the growing impact of spaceport real estate around Houston and along Florida’s Space Coast, the commitment to prioritize employee well-being and environmental stewardship in the design of REI Co-op’s latest distribution center, and the innovations involved in the development of EVE (Electric Vehicle Enclave) Park in London, Ontario.

 

Summer Summer 2024 Issue

This issue features a cover story on The Stack, the first high-rise office project in Canada to earn Zero Carbon Building Design certification. Other feature articles examine the new realities of CRE investing across different sectors, the challenges of finding move-in-ready space for advanced manufacturing startups, and lessons learned from Mark IV’s acquisition and master planning of a 4,300-acre Opportunity Zone industrial project in northern Nevada.  

Spring Spring 2024 Issue

This issue includes a cover story on the Judson Mill District, a mixed-use textile mill revitalization project in Greenville, South Carolina. Other feature articles shine a spotlight on two innovative redevelopment projects that are converting closed auto assembly sites into new uses; the first locally grown, locally sourced mass timber building in the Southeast (Atlanta); and Marquette University’s Summer CRE High School Immersion Program.

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