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Development

Teams Work

Collaboration is the key to successful economic development projects.
by Sara Drummond

The first lesson of economic development is that it pays to be in the right place at the right time.

Construction Chaos

Overhauling the building industry may improve its efficiency and profitability.
by Barry B. LePatner, JD

For commercial real estate professionals, the past few years have been lucrative indeed.

Drawn to Downtown

CCIMs find commercial real estate opportunities near civic developments
by Stephanie Bell

Located at the bull’s-eye of four intersections, Court Square in Shelby, N.C., is the perfect location for an attraction that will draw local residents as well as touri

Project Camouflage

Innovative design solution blends a big box into a historic neighborhood.
by Rhett Crocker

Designing a Masterpiece

Philadelphia developer plans condominium project for city’s cultural center.
by Alon Barzilay

On sunny days in Philadelphia, people gather along Ben Franklin Parkway, which stretches from City Hall, down through Museum Mile, to the city’s we

On the Waterfront

Mixed-use developments light up shore-side commercial real estate markets.
by Carolyn Bilsky

For most of history, people have been living, working, and playing alongside rivers and lakes.

Traveling Among the Stars

A transit-oriented development brings new life to North Hollywood.
by Clifford P. Goldstein

Transit-oriented developments are complex, multifaceted projects that involve many stakeholders ranging from investors to community groups to local and s

What Drives TOD?

High gas prices, traffic congestion, and long commutes increase the desire for transit-oriented developments.
by Sarah Hoban

Americans may have a love affair with their cars, but their relationship isn't as sweet as it once was.

Mixed-use Developments Bring the City to the Suburbs

by Stephanie Bell

Suburban mixed-use projects are on the rise across the United States. “Every suburban city now wants pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented, vertically integrated mixed-use

Is Smart Growth Smart?

Brokers and Developers Should Consider Land-Use Issues to Understand What Works Best for Their Communities.
by Sarah Hoban

As metropolitan areas sprawl farther out and rural cornfields sprout housing subdivisions almost overnight, a debate is waging at federal and local levels over how best