Balazs Szekely
Balazs covers the workspace trends, tools, and strategies that help organizations make hybrid work actually work, from access and space management to keeping distributed teams connected. A journalist by training with a career spanning radio, print, and digital media, Balazs has held content roles across multiple Yardi products and teams. His writing has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as on CBS, CNBC, and more. Outside of work, Balazs is passionate about photography, winter sports, and nature, and never misses a chance to explore a new city. Drop him a line via email.
Swire Signs 108-KSF Lease with Akerman LLP at Brickell City Centre Green
Akerman LLP will soon move its headquarters to Brickell City Centre Green. The largest law firm in the Sunshine State will occupy 108,000 square feet, 80 percent of the Class A office space in Swire Properties’ tower.
City of Tucson Selects SMG to Manage Tucson Convention Center
Tucson Convention Center along with its three major performance venues, the 8920-seat Tucson Arena, the 2289-seat Tucson Music Hall and the 511-seat Tucson Leo Rich Theater is now part of SMG’s management portfolio following a “request for proposal” process conducted by the City of Tucson, the company announced. The contract took effect on October 1st.
Embraer Breaks Ground on 236,000-Sq.-Ft. Aircraft Assembly Complex
Melbourne, Florida will soon welcome a new industrial complex as aviation firm Embraer just broke ground on an assembly facility for its Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 models. The addition more than doubles the company’s presence in the Melbourne International Airport area, where Embraer already operates a 212,000 square-foot campus.
Georgia Tech to Renovate, Add to, Historic Residence Halls
The historic Glenn and Towers Residence Halls at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta will soon undergo renovation with Stevens & Wilkinson in charge of the operation, in association with VMDO Architects.
Moss to Carry out Penn-Florida’s Via Mizner Project in Bocal Raton
Penn-Florida has recently awarded Moss & Associates a construction contract for the first phase of its 830,000-square-foot Via Mizner mixed-use development in downtown Boca Raton.
Tucson’s Tallest Highrise Signs Two New Tenants
One South Church, downtown Tucson’s tallest building will accommodate two new major tenants. Global engineering firm HDR signed a lease agreement for 9,659 square feet of space and flexible work space provider Regus will occupy the entire 12,659-square-foot 12th floor.
MARKET REPORT: Tucson Market Continues to Show Upward Trend
Even though decreased government spending impacted both momentum and activity in Tucson’s real estate market, employment in the metropolitan area is showing a promising tendency. The 5.8 percent unemployment rate at the year’s midway point was 0.6 percent lower than just six months ago, and real estate market fundamentals looked similarly encouraging.
KB Home Sees Local Growth, Opens Tucson Design Studio
KB Home held grand openings for four new home communities in the Tucson area and plans the launch of two more new residential projects and a Tucson Design Studio through the remainder of the year.
Redfin Expands its Services to Tucson
Redfin, a national real estate brokerage has expanded its operations to Tucson, Inside Tucson Business reported recently. The company’s services are available in Pima County, including Northwest, Northeast and Central Tucson.
INTERNATIONAL: URBN Shanghai Reopens After Renovations
Cachet Hotel Group has reopened URBN Hotel, Shanghai’s award-winning eco-boutique hotel, following a series of renovations.