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How a Waterfront Becomes Redevelopment Gold

Mike Aziz of Cooper Robertson on what it takes to sort through the complexity of transforming a rundown area into the next big urban destination.

The Case for Post-Pandemic Flexibility in Commercial Leases

When negotiating and renegotiating leases, landlords should consider that it won’t be business as usual for many tenants, according to attorney Scott Biel.

Why Outdoor Spaces, Gyms Rank High in Office Space’s New Era

Access to these highly functional spaces will add value to leases, entice tenants and increase property values, writes Amy Tobia of FS Design Group.

Overcoming Construction Logistics, Access Challenges Amid a Pandemic

Managing large projects nationally and globally requires a seamless approach enabled by workplace intelligence and technology, notes Tracy Lea Neff of Unispace.

During the Pandemic, Technology Stole Center Stage

While finance activity has varied by sector, transactions continued with the help of apps, says Pat Jackson of Sabal Capital Partners.

How Alternative Sectors Rose Above the COVID-19 Fray

Zach Bowyer of JLL on why institutional capital is increasingly attracted to these resilient categories.

The CRE Value Proposition Amid Record-High Asset Prices

It is estimated that upward of $250 billion is waiting to be deployed into commercial real estate, according to Jose Carrazana of Institutional Property Advisors.

The 3 Green Building Legislation Trends You Need to Know

Here are the biggest changes taking place across the country, according to Anneli Tostar of Longevity Partners.

What Life Company Lenders Like Now

Mark Ritchie of Gantry on the asset categories these institutional capital sources are favoring this year.

Diversity and Real Estate Finance: A Crossroads for Opportunity

Now is the time to grow our teams with inclusion in mind—and be more successful by doing so, says Pat Jackson of Sabal Capital Partners.