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NAIOP Launches Detroit Chapter

Monday, February 10, 2025

NAIOP’s board of directors officially approved the newest chapter in Detroit during their meeting last week, held during NAIOP’s annual Chapter Leadership & Legislative Retreat in

NAIOP Commends Senate, Urges House to Act on Budget Reconciliation Bill

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

NAIOP President and CEO Marc Selvitelli issued the following statement on the July 1 Senate passage of President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill.

The Silver Tsunami and Investment Opportunity in Senior Housing

Friday, December 20, 2024

A convergence of demographic trends, economic factors and market dynamics could boost investor confidence.

Detroit Chapter Advocacy Strengthens EGLE Reform Legislation

Friday, June 12, 2026

Last month, NAIOP Detroit leaders traveled to Lansing to build relationships with lawmakers and serve as a resource on proposed legislation impacting construction and wetland permit reform. 

The Complexity of Urban Waterfront Redevelopment

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Waterfront brownfield regeneration is extraordinarily complex; incorporating ecology, land use, community benefits, hydrology, real estate economics, design and a host of associated disciplines.

Brownfields Redevelopment Requires a Cautious Approach

Monday, December 20, 2021

Strong industrial demand translates into rewarding investments for those willing to take on the risks.

From the Editor: Building the Future Innovative Projects Redefining CRE

Friday, May 30, 2025

Commercial real estate is evolving, with innovative projects across North America transforming our engagement with the built environment.

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The Pump Station Problem

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Developers would be wise to consider this critical piece of infrastructure before breaking ground on new projects.

NAIOP Massachusetts: Advancing Solutions to Office Market Challenges and Housing Shortages

Friday, September 12, 2025

NAIOP Massachusetts played an active role in passage of a state bill that makes it easier to pursue office-to-residential conversions.

Going Big: Large-Format Multilevel Industrial Buildings

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

These facilities can be important in areas with a constrained supply of land.

Working Together as a Team: Negotiating With Tenants and Leasing Space During COVID-19

Monday, August 10, 2020

This research brief draws from interviews with brokers and building owners, news sources, NAIOP webinars, and NAIOP survey data to identify best practices for triaging office and industrial tenant

Forging a New Purpose With Adaptive Reuse

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Swinerton’s embrace of adaptive reuse for its regional office in Charlotte presented challenges that were outweighed by opportunities.

Future-proofing Real Estate: The Importance of Adaptable Design

Friday, December 20, 2024

Developers and architects can intentionally plan new projects with eventual adaptive reuse or multiple uses in mind.

The Rust Belt Renaissance

Friday, May 29, 2026

Land, power and policy are repositioning the Midwest as a CRE hub, while adaptive reuse and redevelopment are revitalizing Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley.

Data Center Real Estate: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Data center inventory growth has accelerated across North American markets.

Lighting the Way: A Pragmatic Path to Renewable Energy

Thursday, March 12, 2026

The Swig Company shares what decarbonization looks like in practice across its bicoastal portfolio.

Taking a Look at Second-tier Markets

Monday, March 25, 2024

Considering up-and-coming secondary markets can be a wise move.

Suburbs, Edge Cities and Santa Fe: A Conversation with Joel Garreau

Thursday, September 23, 2021

The influential author sees the next boom towns emerging in smaller cities that are “urbane without the burdens of being urban.”

New Report: Supply Constraints Position Shallow Bay Industrial Buildings for Continued Strength

Thursday, August 27, 2026

The report, Developing, Owning and Operating Shallow Bay Industrial Buildings, draws on interviews with more than two dozen developers, investors, lenders and architects to examine best practices

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