Another Indicator the Recovery Will Be Fragmented

Originally published for GlobeSt.com by Kelsi Maree Borland on February 9, 2021.

If the latest impact survey from NAIOP is an indication, the recovery will be a bifurcated one. The organization conducts routine surveys to assess market activity during the pandemic, and the most recent shows investors continue to be wary about the market conditions. Investment activity has improved for resilient asset classes, but others continue to struggle amid the ongoing pandemic.

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Could COVID-19 Pandemic Spur Changes in Parking Minimums?

Originally published in the NAIOP Source E-Newsletter on February 18, 2021.

Dusty parking codes and parking minimums have contributed to the creation of between three and eight parking spaces per car in the U.S., cost real estate developers untold billions of dollars, and caused gridlock in urban centers. But now, these decades-old rules may be in for a dramatic overhaul as parking demand drops as much as 90% in many areas of the country, and municipalities and businesses consider these empty spaces for other uses.

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CRCBR/NAIOP Charlotte Spring Golf Sponsorships Available

 

CRCBR and NAIOP Charlotte are partnering for our first golf event of the year on Monday, April 26 at Providence Country Club! Spring Golf is a one-flight event (PM tee time) and will accommodate 120 players.

A variety of engagement opportunities, which include additional player registrations, offers the ultimate exposure to get you and your company name in front of developers and brokers and network with industry peers this April!

Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Make plans to join us as a sponsor for this fun and valuable event!

Individual, two-some, and four-some player registrations will be made available in March. More details coming soon.

To become a sponsor click the button below and complete the form or email Sandy Hower at [email protected]







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Developer of the Year: NAIOP’s Highest Honor

Presented annually since 1979, the Developer of the Year Award is given annually to one developer that best exemplifies leadership and innovation in the commercial real estate industry.

Nominations for 2021 are now open!

Nominate your company for NAIOP's highest honor using our online nomination toolNominations close on Friday, February 26.

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NAIOP State of the Association 2021

Originally published in NAIOP E-Newsletter on February 2, 2021. 

Watch NAIOP's State of the Association hear a recap of 2020, preview NAIOP's legislative priorities, and learn what’s next for the association as we journey through 2021.

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President Biden’s Tax Agenda: Issues for Commercial Real Estate

NAIOP members had the opportunity to learn about the association’s legislative agenda and its priorities for 2021 during the virtual 2021 Chapter Leadership and Legislative Retreat, including specifics regarding what might await the industry on tax policy in the new presidential administration.

Some of President Joe Biden’s proposals offered during his campaign for the White House would have profound implications for the commercial real estate industry if enacted. Coupled with some of the elements of his robust policy agenda, the fiscal situation Biden inherits means that we can expect that there will be a lot of pressure to increase revenues in order to pay for politically popular initiatives in a fiscally responsible manner. As the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget noted in a research brief, Biden’s campaign proposals would raise federal revenues between $3.35 trillion and $3.67 trillion over a decade and would increase taxes for the top 1% of earners by 13% to 18% of after-tax income.

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Register Today! Insights from Both Sides of the Aisle is on March 10

Insights from Both Sides of the Aisle
March 10, 2021 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EDT

This event is hosted by NAIOP Charlotte. All NAIOP NC members as well as nonmembers are invited to participate.

Hear exclusive insights on the current political climate in NC and the country from renowned pollical strategy consultants, Brad Crone (“The Democrat”) and Chris Sinclair (“The Republican”). Find out what both sides have to say about the changing real estate landscape, the new administration, and what key issues are impacting the state and industry. Submit questions for the speakers in advance here

Our Speakers

Brad Crone
Campaign Connections
Brad Crone, 51, is president of Campaign Connections, a Raleigh-based consulting firm specializing in public affairs, public relations, and grassroots campaigns for trade associations, advocacy groups, and corporations. A North Carolina native, Mr. Crone has been providing governmental affairs and public relations consulting services since creating his firm in 1991. Prior to that, he was a daily newspaper publisher at The Thomasville Times in Thomasville, N.C. He was the first desktop newspaper publisher in the state with his weekly publication The Clayton Star, which he sold in 1989. Read more.






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NAIOP January Coronavirus Impacts Survey: Light Appears at the End of the Tunnel

In January, NAIOP conducted its seventh survey of its U.S. members on the impacts of COVID-19. Since April, the association has examined the pandemic’s effects on commercial real estate and how firms have responded. The four months since the last survey witnessed significant events, including federal elections and the FDA approval of two highly effective coronavirus vaccines. Respondents to the survey report improved rent collection rates, an increase in industrial investment activity, and an improved outlook for employment in their firms. Fewer respondents now expect the pandemic will significantly affect their business operations for more than a year. However, respondents also report continued disruptions to ongoing development projects.

The survey was completed by 228 NAIOP members between January 19 and 22. Respondents represent a range of professions, including developers, building owners, building managers, brokers, lenders and investors.

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Congress Moves Forward with Reconciliation

Last week, the House of Representatives and Senate advanced measures that would allow the Biden administration to use the budget reconciliation process to pass a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill without facing a filibuster in the Senate. The House passed their version of the budget resolution last Wednesday, and then passed the Senate's version as amended later in the week. The Senate passed the budget resolution after holding a so-called "vote-a-rama," a series of lengthy votes on Republican amendments to the resolution. The Senate ultimately adopted the budget resolution by a 51-50 vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris casting the tiebreaking vote.

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Upcoming February & March Events | Register Today

Upcoming Opportunities

February 22
Lunch with the Leader:
Discussion with Council Member Ed Driggs

Join fellow NAIOP Charlotte members for this Lunch with a Leader to hear from Council Member Ed Driggs, District 7. Charlotte’s 2040 Comp Plan will have a dramatic impact on the future of commercial real estate development. Members will have an exclusive opportunity to meet with Council Member Ed Driggs to have an open-ended discussion, moderated by Childress Klein’s Chris Thomas, about the happenings at City Council and well as the Plan’s impacts on commercial development, our community, and our members. This is your chance to provide face to face feedback and ask questions to a key leader in our community. This event is offered to NAIOP Charlotte members only at no charge.



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A Difficult Forecast for Commercial Real Estate

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

The COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts were major topics during the NAIOP Research Foundation’s National Research Directors Meeting in September.

The NAIOP Research Foundation held its National Research Directors Meeting in September ahead of CRE.Converge Virtual 2020. The meeting, which was conducted via Zoom because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, brought together NAIOP’s Distinguished Fellows and research directors from national real estate brokerage, data and investment firms for a virtual discussion of current trends in office and industrial development, as well as the effects of the pandemic on the commercial real estate industry.

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North Carolina is #8 state in U.S. for CRE retail development

North Carolina is the #8 state in the U.S. for contributions to state GDP created by retail/entertainment real estate development. Overall, the construction and development of office, industrial, warehouse, and retail created and supported 67,041 related jobs and contributing $8.99 billion to the state’s economy in 2020 (the most recent data available).

The data is from “Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2021 U.S. Edition,” published annually by the NAIOP Research Foundation.

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Benchmarking Development Approvals Processes Across the U.S.

Originally published on February 3, 2021, by Brielle Scott for .

Many municipal approval processes tend to be opaque and provide developers with limited information.

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Landlord and Tenant Groups Join Forces to Stave Off Evictions

Originally published by Will Parker on January 27, 2021 for Washington Street Journal.

A collapse in apartment rent collection during the pandemic is forging one of New York’s most unlikely political alliances.

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Register Now: 2040 Comp Plan CRE Insights & More Upcoming Events

Next week! Get a deep dive into the 2040 Comp Plan during this free Lunch with a Leader as we unwind the key areas of concern for the commercial real estate industry. The 2040 Comp Plan for the City of Charlotte will be the vision for our City, driving future growth and future policies for development. Larry Shaheen (The McIntosh Law Group) and Madeline Keeter (REBIC) will provide a brief background and overview of areas of concern for our industry. This is a perfect session to learn more so you can reach out to the City and elected officials with information about the impacts on commercial development. You are invited to submit questions in advance here.

Our Leaders

       
Madeline Keeter
Government Affairs Manager
REBIC 
    Jason Moore
(Moderator)

Business Development
Rodger’s Builders 
    Larry Shaheen
Attorney
The McIntosh Law Firm 

 






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New Report: Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2021 U.S. Edition

Originally published by the NAIOP Research Foundation on February 3, 2021.

The NAIOP Research Foundation has published its annual Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2021 U.S. Edition.

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Booking Starts Feb. 3 │ Mentorship Program

Developing Leaders Mentorship Program

Booking Starts Wednesday, February 3 at 9 am ET 

The Mentorship Program provides a special forum exclusively for Developing Leaders to book 1-hour sessions with selected industry leaders.

There are 100+ sessions between 22 Mentors for the 2021 program.

Note: You must check the box indicating you have read and agree to the Mentee's Terms & Conditions. If this box is unchecked, you will not be able to book meetings with Mentors.

Important Reminders:

  • Sessions are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • You may book meetings with up to three (3) Mentors.
  • Each session must be booked with a different Mentor, you may not book multiple sessions with the same Mentor.
  • Mentees and Mentors will be responsible for deciding to meet in person or virtually. Both parties must agree to meet in person.
  • The system does not send booking notices to you or the Mentors. Instead, click 'My Sessions' in the top menu. This personalized page stores everything about the Mentors and session dates you chose.
  • You are responsible for directly contacting your selected Mentors to finalize meeting arrangements (time and location).
  • Use the authorized contact information on your 'My Sessions' page. You may not contact Mentors other than your selected Mentors listed in 'My Sessions'.
  • Be sure to read the 'Mentoring Matches' and 'How Mentees & Mentors Connect' pages on the mentorship site for tips to optimize the experience and help you understand how this program works.

Not Registered Yet As A Mentee? You are still able to register and participate as a mentee, but please note that sessions are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis. Go to the program website to register and start participating today. Reminder: You must check the box indicating you have read and agree to the Mentee's Terms & Conditions.





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Mentorship Program: Deadline to Register is Tomorrow

Developing Leaders Mentorship Program
Registration Deadline is Tomorrow

The deadline to register as a Mentee and have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with CRE industry leaders is EOD tomorrow, January 27. Register Now.

This year's program features 90+ available sessions with 22 Mentors including Tracy Dodson, Assistant City Manager, City of Charlotte; Steve McClure, COO, Spectrum Companies; Curtis Trenkelbach, President, InterCon Building Company; Marshall Williamson, Vice President, Lincoln Harris; and more!

The session-booking process will open on February 3 at 9:00 am ET. Sessions are booked on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Important Reminders:
  • You must check the box indicating you have read and agree to the Mentee's Terms & Conditions.
  • Your NAIOP membership must be renewed by the end of January otherwise you will be removed from the program.

How to Register:

  • Go to the program website: https://mentoring.naiop.org/B5CEkQt7
  • In the menu at the top of the page, click MENTEE REGISTRATION FORM
  • Enter the email address to which this message has been sent
  • One of the following will apply to you:
    1. If you were a mentee before and your email address is the same, use the password you created before to finish logging in. The "forgot password" feature is available if needed
    2. If you were a mentee before but your email address has changed, you will need a new Login - please follow the prompts to register and set a password
    3. If you were not a mentee in a previous program, please follow the prompts to register and set a password
  • You must check the box indicating you have read and agree to the Mentee's Terms & Conditions.

If 2 or 3 above applies to you:






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Concord and Kannapolis UDO Updates

The City of Concord is updating their UDO – Read more

Kannapolis is updating their UDO – Read more

Deadline Next Week - Register Today to Participate

The registration deadline is January 27

The deadline to register as a Mentee and have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with CRE industry leaders is next Wednesday! Register today to take advantage of this exclusive opportunity to make important connections and benefit from the knowledge, guidance, and ideas shared by our program mentors.

This year's program features 80+ available sessions (and counting!).

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