International
Expo Real 2019: Are Inclusive Cities a Utopia?
The ideal city and the role of the real estate industry in creating inclusive cities was the main topic of discussion in an opening session at this year’s Expo Real conference in Munich.
Equinix to Acquire 3 Data Centers in Mexico for $175M
The company will mark its entrée into the country with the purchase of three facilities in metropolitan Mexico City and Monterrey.
Fear of Economic Slowdown Hits Europe’s CRE Market
Investment volume declined in most of the region’s countries in the first half of 2019, according to a new report by RERC.
GE Renewable, Google Sign PPA for Swedish Wind Park
The 175-megawatt facility is currently under construction some 290 miles north of Stockholm, with expected delivery by the end of 2020.
Forever 21 Becomes Another Brick-and-Mortar Victim
The fast-fashion chain, which operates 800 stores globally, will close up to 178 locations in the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy.
RioCan Buys Out Partners at Toronto Mixed-Use
The Canadian REIT’s purchase of the retail and residential rental components of the 705,000-square-foot ePlace marks another step in its transformation into a major market REIT focused on mixed-use.
Flexible Office Thrives Amid WeWork’s Woes
What’s next for coworking after the CEO of the sector’s most high-profile company steps down?
Investing Venture Capital in CRE Startups
Experts at CREW Network’s annual convention in Orlando shed light on the risks and rewards of financing proptech.
DLA Piper Global Summit 2019 Coverage
The 15th edition of the event brought together, in Chicago, some of the industry’s top executives, which addressed everything from interest rates to proptech. Check out CPE’s full coverage of the event.
Why Foreign Investment in the US Looks Different
The country still attracts billions in cross-border capital but the players and strategies have changed, a panel at the 2019 CREW Network Convention reveals.