Originally published on March 30, 2021, for NAIOP Source E-Newsletter

President Joe Biden is expected to unveil his plans for an infrastructure and economic growth proposal amounting to nearly $4 trillion while on a visit to Pittsburgh this Wednesday. The package is expected to be divided into two parts, with the first part focused on infrastructure investments for transportation and initiatives related to Biden’s efforts to address climate change. The second package will be geared toward domestic initiatives such as national childcare programs, free community college, and universal pre-kindergarten.

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Date: April 7, 2021
Day/Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual

Exclusive NAIOP Developing Leaders Program for Members in our Southwest Chapters

Originally published on March 26, 2021, by Cary Chandler and Ellen Lieder for NAIOP

Although the long-term impacts of the pandemic on the office environment are yet to be determined, many knowledge workers could eventually go back to the office. When workers return to urban office towers, they may anticipate an exceptional experience that delivers more than their home office could offer: a workplace destination that has community attractions they’ve craved over several months of remote work.

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has accelerated the blending of brick-and-mortar retail and logistics real estate. This has resulted in the emergence of a new hybrid store model – one that takes omnichannel strategies to the next level and promises to revolutionize the retail, industrial and logistics industries. In this webinar, speakers from CBRE will share their vision for a hybrid store that allows consumers to engage and purchase seamlessly in store and online across a wide range of retail categories and product lines. This new model will preserve the store experience for physical shopping while leveraging logistics capabilities for the fulfillment of online sales.

Speakers:
John Morris, Head of Industrial and Retail, CBRE
Andres Rodriquez, Senior Research Analyst, CBRE

Originally published by Mark Milligan for NAIOP's Winter 2020/2021 Issue

Data gathered by smart sensors can provide actionable information to guide social distancing, sanitizing and more.

As the end of 2020 approaches, the commercial real estate industry continues to face uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many companies have shifted to a work-from-home model where possible, with no clear timeline for bringing employees back to the office. The unpredictability created by COVID-19 is driving office tenants to stay as flexible as possible and increase their options — forgo renewing leases, subleasing their spaces, and delaying commitments wherever possible. That makes it challenging for commercial real estate professionals to secure buyers and tenants.

Date: April 7, 2021
Day/Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Location: Virtual
Format: Webinar

Exclusive NAIOP Developing Leaders Program for Members in our Southwest Chapters

What are the big legislative issues facing businesses in your market? NAIOP Developing Leaders from our Southwest chapters are invited to an exclusive program to hear from industry and legislative leaders on these pressing issues:

Examine the biggest trends in commercial real estate employment so you can make more strategic hiring and business decisions. Join these two experts for a discussion on how the pandemic has reshaped the talent management industry, recent findings on industry employment trends and compensation, recruitment and retention tactics, and the future of the commercial real estate workforce. Wondering how your business can address diversity and inclusion, succession planning or managing a multigenerational workforce? Bring your employment questions for our speakers to address during the Q&A portion of the webinar.

Speakers:
Christopher Lee, President and CEO, CEL & Associates
Marc Torrey, Vice President, SelectLeaders

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Over the past few months, NAIOP Charlotte, in conjunction with REBIC and other real estate associations, has spent considerable time and energy reviewing the proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan from the City of Charlotte (the Comp Plan). 

We are proud to introduce our new association members! The following is a list of individuals who have joined NAIOP Charlotte since January 1, 2021:

• Kelly Anderson, Claris Construction
• Andrew Burton, S&ME, Inc.
• John Coleman, EastGroup Properties
• Phoebe Dinga, Lincoln Harris
• Michael Henry, The Beck Group
• Daniel Hines, Bohler Engineering
• Zachary Howze, Seedwater Engineering, Inc.
• Eric Little, Keach Construction, Inc.
• Jason Mari, Gilbane Building Company
• Peter Moody, Harkins Builders, Inc.
• John Ratliff, EastGroup Properties
• Joseph Rhodes, Landcare Innovations
• Nathan Walker, United Mechanical Corporation
• Chad Wright, BB&T
• Kate Zawacki, Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, LLC

Listening sessions available for deeper conversations on the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Due to the high demand for the opportunity to have deeper conversations around the Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan, the city will be hosting several listening sessions. Listening sessions allow city staff to listen to community feedback on the plan. These sessions are separate and in addition to the Planning Community Conversation.

Originally published by Trey Barrineau for NAIOP's Winter 2020/2021 Issue,

Investment pours into the sector as the world seeks vaccines and treatments for COVID-19.

Life sciences real estate was performing well before the COVID-19 pandemic struck earlier this year. For example, CBRE’s “U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook 2020” notes that the sector (including medical office) accounted for an annual average investment of $18.7 billion from 2014 to 2019.

However, the challenges and opportunities presented by the public health crisis have boosted interest and investment in the sector at a time when other areas of commercial real estate such as retail and office have struggled.

Originally published by Tony Mecia on March 7, 2021, for Charlotte Ledger Business Newsletter.

The Charlotte Ledger’s Tony Mecia last week interviewed the chairman of Charlotte’s Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC), Alan Banks, about the city’s proposed 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Banks is also the founder and president of Evans Coghill Homes, a Charlotte homebuilder.

Originally published on March 8, 2021, by VTS for CommercialObserver.com. 

VTS, the commercial real estate industry’s leading leasing, marketing and asset management platform, has released a global survey of office landlords showing that while landlords are working hard to bring tenants back to the office in a COVID-safe environment, there is mass uncertainty about exactly which measures will best accomplish this and which are most desired by tenants.

Originally published by Patricia Kirk on March 8, 2021 for WealthManagement.com.

Commercial real estate services firm CBRE has just invested $200 million to acquire a 35 percent share of flexible workspace operator Industrious, with plans to purchase another 5 percent in the near future, making CBRE Industrious’ largest shareholder.