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Hines.com •

The multi-story warehouse solution

Greater demand from e-commerce occupiers, changing consumer expectations and limited industrial land in prime locations has kick-started more conversations about the feasibility of multi-story warehouses. Consumers want products in their hands at lightning speed, and the real estate supporting last-mile logistics is critical to meeting that challenge. Where population is dense and land is constrained, the multi-story warehouse may be the answer.

The question remains: Is there enough demand for
JLL.com •

Webcor advances “People, Planet and Performance” with technology—and creativity

As one of the largest commercial construction companies in California, Webcor is fiercely committed to building and operating in a manner that has a positive impact on the environment, local communities and its employees. To meet those goals, Webcor partnered with JLL’s West Coast Sustainability Team on two important initiatives—make Webcor offices healthier for employees and reduce operational carbon.

With more than 1,500 employees spread across its seven corporate offices and hundreds of job
Forbes •

Billion-Dollar Mixed-Use Developments Demand Attention

Mixed-use real estate projects are not a revolutionary concept. But the increasing commingling of traditional building uses, a shift in live-work-play preferences and overall attractive investment fundamentals have led to a post-pandemic boom of mixed-use mega projects. As the developments become larger in scale, more complex in their amenity offerings and more experience-grounded, the property management function has never been more critical (or tricky).

Why all the hype?

All types of investo
Bisnow •

Weekend Interview: BentallGreenOak Co-CEO Sonny Kalsi

This series gets into the heads of the decision-makers of CRE, the people shaping the industry by setting investment strategy, workplace design, diversity initiatives and more.

Wanna make money in the next five years? Buy office.

Sonny Kalsi, co-CEO of BentallGreenOak, said he thinks that is where the greatest opportunity will be in the next five years as lenders stop being so understanding and start to move distressed deals to the market. He predicts a repricing of the asset class will coinci

LONG-FORM REAL ESTATE CONTENT

Key.com •

Capital with Impact: Celia Smoot on how KeyBank envisions the future of affordable housing

What does it mean for the industry to have a housing-plus mindset? Celia Smoot, Senior Vice President, and affordable housing expert at KeyBank talks about leading with investment strategies that reach beyond brick & mortar to support surrounding communities. Using capital to support the residents in the communities in which the assets that we are investing in sit. Listen in.
Book •

The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces For the Future of Work

Accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the world of work has undergone a lasting transformation. Individuals, organizations, and institutions are seeking the right balance of workspace opportunities. Workers want to know how remote work can fit into their lives, and how the office can meet their needs. Organizational decision-makers need to shape the future of workplaces. In The Workplace You Need Now: Shaping Spaces for the Future of Work, work environment executives and experts Dr. Sanjay Rishi

MID-LENGTH REAL ESTATE CONTENT

American College of Healthcare Executives •

Healing in More Ways Than One

Sustainability in healthcare is no longer about watchful waiting. It has evolved into a critical strategic matter with profound implications for climate and public health. With climate change posing a grave health threat, healthcare leaders are recognizing the urgency for sustainable practices. The stakes are high—not only for the climate, but for patient care and operational performance.
With health system facilities responsible for 8.5% of the nation’s carbon emissions, the healthcare sector c...
GeekWire •

How Seattle and Bellevue are Cultivating the Right Ecosystem for Growth

Take a second to think about the Bay Area. You’ll probably picture the shoreline of the Northern California coast, perhaps the Golden Gate Bridge or maybe even the iconic Google logo. The Bay Area—including towns like San Jose, Palo Alto and Santa Clara—became a global destination known for its natural beauty, prominent universities and massive proliferation of technology companies. Now, it operates as a regional powerhouse.
Forbes •

Building Bonds Beyond Brick And Mortar: Win Modern Tenants With The Power Of Community

Humans may have always been inherently social, but Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping how we think about community. Unlike previous generations, who balanced their social lives between office, home, faith-based institutions and civic groups, the younger crowd is increasingly anchoring social connection to work and home. And, they’re expecting building managers to get the memo and deliver socially activated spaces and events accordingly.
Forbes •

Malls Embrace AI-Based Virtual Influencers To Engage Shoppers

The substantial growth of social media in the last two decades has amplified the power of the influencer: a person with status, celebrity, and authority to affect trends and purchasing decisions of their followers.
But these shoppers—and the brands that are trying to reach them—aren’t limited to the tastes and preferences of human influencers. The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence is here, resulting in AI-generated avatars that look, sound, and act like people—with their own (programmed)...
Key.com •

‘Building to a billion’ while tackling the affordable housing crisis

The United States has been in the throes of an affordable housing crisis. Research from the National Low Income Housing Coalition indicates that in 2023, a full-time minimum-wage worker could not afford a modest one-bedroom rental home in more than 92% of U.S. counties — and could not afford a two-bedroom rental home in any U.S. county or metropolitan area.
At KeyBank Community Development Lending & Investment (CDLI), Stacie Nekus, Head of Equity Investments & Syndications, and Celia Smoot, Head...
Key.com •

Creative ways to encourage development in an unsettled affordable housing market

The dual shock of inflation and the Fed’s efforts to tame it sent waves of volatility rippling over the economy in the past two years. As the inflation rate in the U.S. shot up from 1.4% to 7.5%1 in 2021, the Federal Reserve responded by raising interest rates in March 2022 – up to 4.1% by December, from near zero less than a year earlier2. That turbulence led many affordable housing capital providers to pull back on lending, and many have yet to come back to the dealmaking table. In 2023, the i...
Key.com •

Navigating headwinds: a pulse on CRE market

Despite the anticipated economic downturn and increased interest rates in the first half of this year, the real estate industry continues to offer prospects for investment, especially in property types that continue to show resilient fundamentals, according to the experts at KeyBank Real Estate Capital. It remains to be seen what the overall ripple effect will be on the financial industry resulting from the recent failed banking institutions, and the impact on commercial real estate.
The KeyBank...
JLL.com •

evrdrive revs up the automotive retail experience

Stepping into evrdrive’s Customer Experience Center (CXC), it’s clear that buying a pre-owned vehicle here will be an unexpected and enjoyable experience. Interactive screens make car shopping easy, and a large 3D hologram transports consumers into a tech-enabled wonderland. Comfortable booths are perfect for researching evrdrive’s online inventory and discussing more details with the friendly, knowledgeable, no pressure sales staff.
Key.com •

Meeting the critical need for affordable seniors housing

The silver tsunami is upon us, and we’re not ready. As seventy million baby boomers1 approach the age when they’ll need specialized care and housing, the National Council on Aging reports that more than 15 million Americans aged 65 and over are economically insecure2. Many of these individuals will be unable to pay market rates for senior housing. Without urgent action to create more housing – and better resources to support seniors who want to age in place – the number of homeless older America...
JLL.com •

United Properties and JLL add five stars to the Minneapolis skyline

United Properties’ deep roots in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area can be traced back more than 100 years. But this family-owned developer, known for building and strengthening communities, entered its second century with a bold new vision: United Properties would transform the former site of the historic and grand Nicollet Hotel — past host to presidential luminaries and celebrities — into a new 36-story, Class A mixed-use skyscraper.
Hines.com •

Grainhouse: Bold new purpose for a historic London corner

A state-of-the-art office and retail scheme goes against the proverbial grain, for a reason. The Grainhouse reimagines a charming historic warehouse complex as a magnet for talent in the heart of London’s vibrant West End. Within these lovingly restored brick walls, striking design, excellent amenities, and sustainable facilities combine to deliver happier, healthier ways of working.

Envisioning a place for the future—with respect for a storied past

Designed by architects Barr Gazetas, the 91,
Xchange Loans Blog •

Avoiding the Single-Family Rental Loan Train Wreck, Part 2

Rising in popularity since 2009, single-family rentals (SFRs) gained even more traction during the pandemic as rental demand for single-family homes soared. However, not every portfolio is created equal. Just like any asset class, the SFR category has its fair share of non-performing loans–and trying to execute a workout or foreclosure on them is like dealing with a massive pile of twisted steel. Having helped numerous lenders sell distressed S
Bisnow •

Weekend Interview: BentallGreenOak Co-CEO Sonny Kalsi

This series gets into the heads of the decision-makers of CRE, the people shaping the industry by setting investment strategy, workplace design, diversity initiatives and more.

Wanna make money in the next five years? Buy office.

Sonny Kalsi, co-CEO of BentallGreenOak, said he thinks that is where the greatest opportunity will be in the next five years as lenders stop being so understanding and start to move distressed deals to the market. He predicts a repricing of the asset class will coinci
Construction Executive •

2023 Construction Costs Outlook Remains Volatile

Inflation. Labor scarcity. A broken supply chain. These persisting conditions won't magically disappear with the new year. Yet 2023 does mark new opportunity for construction leaders to improve project outcomes—with deeper insight on price changes.

According to recent construction market analysis by Unispace, accurate price forecasting is the executives’ holy grail in a market where pricing is increasing rapidly. After all, the United States is currently one of the world’s most expensive countr
Xchange Loans Blog •

The Case for Selling Distressed Special-Purpose Property Loans

From gas stations and quick-serve restaurants to nursing homes, hotels and athletic clubs, special-purpose properties can be great commercial real estate (CRE) loan prospects. That is, unless the business falls apart. Once that happens, foreclosure on the real estate that’s an inherent part of the business is often a costly and risky move for the CRE mortgage lender. A better solution is to sell the note—and sell it early.
Multi-Housing News •

Regulations, Rising Costs Limit Affordable Housing Availability

In 2022, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Multifamily Housing Council issued a joint report that found a staggering 40.6 percent of development costs can be attributed to regulations imposed by all levels of government.

While many of these requirements are good intentioned—and some are absolutely necessary—an increasingly complex patchwork of development regulations has suppressed the supply of new housing stock and made housing less affordable across the board, with i
NAIOP Blog •

Time to Shine: Niche Real Estate Investors Eye Car Washes

As a retail real estate specialist for more than three decades, I’ve seen many trends come and go. One day, it’s an explosion in the sale of bank pads. And now, I’m seeing that niche real estate investors – who historically operate with a bit of herd mentality – have crowned the car wash industry the latest investment darling. The evolution of the car wash industry and the resulting uptick in interest from investors, developers and operators alike has been fascinating to watch. Brands like Take
Scotsman Guide •

Breathe New Life Into Languishing Neighborhoods

Homes are at the heart of every community. Where there are homes, there are people, families, relationships and support systems. Over the past few decades, however, many areas of the country have struggled with a lack of investment in housing, which has resulted in a deterioration of their vibrant social fabrics and has often triggered an exodus of community members.

Although the dynamics of America’s underserved communities are complex, one tried and true way to uplift and revitalize neighborh

SHORT-FORM REAL ESTATE CONTENT

Key.com •

Significant demand and high interest rates: How KeyBank’s affordable housing team Is making progress in the market

Despite the challenging market dynamics, KeyBank’s affordable housing team continues to grow loan volumes year over year.
Affordable housing properties have healthy operating fundamentals with strong occupancy and stable cash flow. What’s more, a national affordable housing shortage has created tremendous demand for more units. The fundamentals have generated remarkable investor appetite for affordable housing — but there is a downside: High interest rates and a challenging capital markets envir...
LinkedIn •

Skender on LinkedIn: Bisnow Panel Recap

Chicago is a city well-known for its stunning architecture and historic downtown, but office utilization in these assets continues to lag post-pandemic. Many owners of historic Loop properties are finding it difficult to compete for leasing with newer Class A office space built with modern amenities and a hybrid workforce in mind. Repositioning these older office buildings as residential and retail spaces is an impactful way to revitalize neighborhoods and create community, but it can be a compl
LinkedIn •

Skender on LinkedIn: Hidden Chambers in El Castillo Pyramid

“It’s called a cosmic ray muon detector, Dr. Jones…” When Skender was hired to help find hidden chambers and tunnels within the El Castillo pyramid in Yucatan, Mexico, construction technologist Ben Stocker nearly traded his hard hat for a wide-brimmed fedora and brown leather jacket. Ben joined seven physicists for three days of this important expedition, funded by Chicago State University and Dominican University and coordinated with the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH), Mexico’s governing body for all historical sites.