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Tariffs and Economic Headwinds Drive Industrial Slowdown, But Recovery Expected in 2026

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Economic uncertainty caused by shifting tariff policies and persistently high interest rates have taken their toll on industrial real estate activity, with only 27 million square feet absorbed in

Predictors of Commercial Real Estate Development

Thursday, January 1, 2009

This research identified the economic indicators that drive new development of commercial real estate for each property type at the national and MSA level. These indicators will help with

NAIOP Industrial Space Forecast: Absorption Rates are Off the Peak, But Healthy

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Net absorption (the amount of space occupied minus the amount of space vacated) of industrial real estate will average 52.6 million square feet over the next two years – a healthy rate,

Assessing Key Employment Trends Driving Commercial Real Estate Development

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

This report explains the relationship between key employment trends and the demand for office and industrial space. Drawing on Bureau of Labor Statistics data from 2000-2009, the research indicated:

Commercial Real Estate in a Flat World

Thursday, November 1, 2007

This research examined how infomating, outsourcing, home-basing, off-shoring/in-shoring, e-learning and e-tailing - can be expected to impact the staffing and facilities (and ultimately, the demand

Negative Office Space Absorption Predicted Over the Next Two Years, But Contraction to Slow in 2025

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Absorption of office space – the amount that is leased or occupied less the amount that is vacated or put on the market – is expected to remain negative through 2024 and 2025, though

NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Sentiment Index Is Stagnant: Many Continue to Expect Some Conditions to Worsen

Thursday, October 5, 2023

The NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index is 46, slightly lower than it was in April, indicating that respondents expect conditions for commercial real estate to worsen over the next 12 months, though perhaps

Research Reports

Commercial Real Estate Development Association’s latest research reports address how real properties, particularly office, industrial and mixed-use properties, impact and benefit communities

Hudson Sandy

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Sandy Hudson 703-904-7100, ext. 106 Education Senior Manager Commercial Real Estate Development Association Content and speaker management for conferences and webinars. Manager of NAIOP’s on-demand

Louisiana Named One of 2025’s Top 10 States for Business by Area Development

Friday, October 10, 2025

Every year, Area Development releases a ranking of states by how favorable their environments are to businesses based on criteria such as permitting speed, workforce, energy and infrastructure,

CREDA Research Foundation Announces Appointment of Kyle A. Gamble as Governor

Monday, April 6, 2026

The CREDA Research Foundation has announced the appointment of Kyle A. Gamble,

Shaping Florida’s Urban Future With Transit-oriented Development

Friday, May 30, 2025

The expansion of high-speed rail service across the state provides more options. Florida, traditionally known for its car-dependent culture, is experiencing a significant

Research Foundation in the News in 2025

Friday, February 20, 2026

Research Foundation in the News in 2025 Research Foundation in the News in 2025 Research by the Foundation has been cited in leading news publications in 2025:

City Council Considers “Let’s Build More Housing, Detroit” Zoning Reform Proposal

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Throughout 2025, the Detroit City Council has debated proposals from the city’s chief operating officer aimed at increasing housing and mixed-use developments. While approximately 1,600 new

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Looking Ahead

Friday, February 20, 2026

Looking Ahead Looking Ahead Key Dates for Foundation Activities in 2026 JANUARY Managing Sustainability Risk in Data Center Development Economic Impacts

Mukhtorov Saidakhror

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Saidakhror Mukhtorov Saidakhror Mukhtorov is a vice president of asset management at Arden Logistics Parks, where he focuses on institutional investment strategy and portfolio-level value creation

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DeCesare Jon

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Jon DeCesare Jon DeCesare has over 45 years of North American global Supply Chain solutions experience across multiple goods movement stakeholder industries. Engagements range from North American

A Fresh Look at Office Conversions

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Old office buildings find a new lease on life as labs, medical offices and apartments.

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