Today's Steps for Tomorrow's Net Zero
Passive-building strategies can get new construction to net zero energy consumption.
Preliminary Census Findings and Their Implications for Commercial Real Estate
Remote work and an exodus from cities are two of the biggest trends to emerge so far. First of a two-part series.
Three Ways Real Estate Owners Can Benefit from Parametric Insurance Coverage
These alternative policies can be used for specific risks such as hurricanes or other natural disasters.
The Senior Living Sector is Poised for Growth
An aging population and longer life expectancies are boosting demand for facilities.
The Future of the Office is Healthier, More Engaging Spaces
Building owners will need to innovate to keep workers coming back.
Suburbs, Edge Cities and Santa Fe: A Conversation with Joel Garreau
The influential author sees the next boom towns emerging in smaller cities that are “urbane without the burdens of being urban.”
Second-Tier Cities Thrive in the Post-Pandemic World
Smaller metropolitan areas are recovering faster than bigger ones, and their future looks bright.
Rising to the Occasion: How Radiant Slabs Reduce Carbon and Improve Occupant Experience
They’re a green alternative to forced-air systems for heating and cooling occupied space.
Innovation Brings Change to Commercial Construction
New technologies promise higher quality, faster timelines, lower costs.
Autonomous Vehicles Are Down the Road, But Where Will They Park?
Parking facilities could stay roughly the same size as they are today, but with significant redesigns.
Business / Trends Articles from Previous Issues
The Vaccines are Here. What Happens Next?
Spring 2021 Issue
The rollout of immunizations to defeat COVID-19 has enormous implications for the commercial real estate industry.
Cutting-edge Research That Has an Impact
Spring 2021 Issue
The NAIOP Research Foundation's annual report highlights the relevant studies, activities and deep dives to come in 2021 and beyond.
Measuring the Impact of Smart Building Technology Investments
Spring 2021 Issue
A new ratings system quantifies how effective they are across several important criteria.
How a Fully Remote Team Can Manage Large Construction Projects
Spring 2021 Issue
Data-driven BIM and cloud collaboration tools enable design, engineering and construction efforts to be coordinated from almost anywhere.
Packaging Construction Tasks Improves Project Success
Spring 2021 Issue
Advanced work packaging techniques can boost efficiency and lower costs.
The Catalyst Building: Sparking an Eco-District Neighborhood
Spring 2021 Issue
The South Landing project in Spokane, Washington, demonstrates how properties can benefit from shared energy infrastructure.
COVID-19 Creates a Downshift in Parking Demand
Spring 2021 Issue
Large revenue shortfalls will accelerate technological advances, conversions and design innovations.
Asset Managers Can Play a Key Role in Tenants' Return-to-Workplace Plans
Summer 2021 Issue
A new framework for mitigating disease in the office focuses on air quality, changing behaviors and building occupant trust.
How Ascent Is Pushing Mass Timber to New Heights
Summer 2021 Issue
Partnerships, planning and perseverance are all critical components of a unique project in Milwaukee.
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Summer 2026
Development’s summer issue discusses how secondary and gateway cities currently stack up in the eyes of investors. Also featured: what’s driving a CRE renaissance in the Rust Belt; how purpose-built medical is adding health to the live-work-play model; and the feasibility of redeveloping brownfields into sites for data centers.
Spring 2026
Development’s spring issue examines shifting priorities in industrial real estate, including power, automation and regional supply chain strategies. Also featured: the growing attraction of industrial outdoor storage; the complexities of developing a university-anchored innovation district; and a CRE company’s pursuit of decarbonization across its bicoastal portfolio.
Winter 2025-2026 Issue
In Development’s winter 2025/2026 issue, find out why power availability has become a top constraint for commercial real estate development and what stakeholders are doing in response. Also featured: the ongoing transformation of Philadelphia’s Navy Yard; the office market’s selective rebound; 25 years of the NAIOP Research Foundation; and how research directors view the trends shaping the industry in Canada and the U.S.
