Development

Liberty Property Trust Completes Spec Office Tower in Houston

A little over a year after breaking ground at Legacy at Fallbrook in Houston, Liberty Property Trust has wrapped up development of the office complex’s first tower.

International: Dalian Wanda to Invest Big in Developments Across Province of Sichuan

One of China’s largest property developers says it is aiming to boost local economies and generate tax revenues with its latest enormous investment.

Paladin Partners with Local Development Company on Homebuilding Platform in Rio de Janeiro

Paladin Realty Partners continues its investment in Latin America, this time in Brazil, with a new partnership.

Starwood, Fortuna to Break Ground on Aloft Hotel in Midtown Manhattan

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Fortuna Realty Group are set to break ground on a hotel in Manhattan’s garment district.

International: Perkins + Will Completes Shanghai Natural History Museum

Perkins + Will has designed one of the largest natural history museums in China.

The May digital issue of CPE is now available!

From the Editor: Shop Around News Analysis: Windy City’s Welcome Mat Economist’s View: Oil Economics Special Report: Most Innovative Execs Cover Story: Retail Focus—E Pluribus Retail Trend Talk: Retail—A Market Awash with Cash Market View: Retail’s Rebirth Development: Bridging Bricks & Clicks Net Lease: Retail Rules Energy: Seeing the Light Sustainability: Will BIPVs Bust Out? Technology: Keeping Cool & Flexible CFO Corner: The Dollar Dilemma   Law & Policy: Caveat Emptor (Kinda)

Meta Housing Opens Family Arts Colony in L.A. Area

Meta Housing Corp. laid the foundation for the arts to play a central role in the lives of 49 households with its newest venture.

Hilton Introduces Asia-Pacific to Embassy Brand

Where does Hilton Worldwide plan to plant the Embassy by Hilton flag? China, of course!