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Hello fellow NAIOP members,

We know most of you are working from your new home office and trying to keep life moving forward as normal as possible. While we are in very interesting and ever-changing times, we also want to do all we can to keep the commercial real estate market moving in a positive direction, albeit in a manner that makes sense and keeps people safe and healthy. This is so important to our state and local economies and, more importantly, to the many families that depend on the paychecks that our industry provides.

Originally published in the Winter 2019/2020 Issue by David Schneider, Herman Lipkis

There are a lot of reasons for developers to embrace these temporary spaces, but due diligence is required.

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Currently, all local planning and development offices are open and continuing inspections. The NC Department of Insurance is aware of issues with the register of deeds offices working with a smaller crew and is continuing to stay in communication with local, state and federal officials to ensure construction, permitting, and business can continue as usual as much as possible. For more information, please go to the COVID19 Resource page, where you will find links to local government updates and much more.

It is the direction from the NC Department of Insurance that all inspections and permitting should continue. Click here to read the letter from NCDOI.

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Join NAIOP Charlotte on Tuesday, March 24th at 2-2:30 p.m. ET for The Advantage Series is an exclusive member benefit, delivering expert insights into the latest research to help you make informed business decisions.

Repercussions from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are far-reaching and still quite unknown, but one thing is for certain: the impact on commercial real estate will be substantial. A week ago, CRE fundamentals were solid; will that improve our recovery timeline? What do experts see for the potential future of the industry? How do you recognize a deal today, and know whether it’s better to act quickly or hold? The questions are numerous, and NAIOP is here with guidance to support you today and get you thinking ahead for tomorrow. Have a question for our speakers? Submit it now.

The COVID-19 situation has quickly upended our lives, as companies shift to operating remotely full-time and we adjust how we work and socialize. Of course, our industry and your business remain top of mind as uncertainty in the market abounds.

Rest assured that NAIOP is focused on providing you knowledge that you and your company need right now.

The building may be closed, but make no mistake – Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement is open for business. Their dedication to serving customers and being a partner in building a thriving community has not wavered. 

Nearly all of the services can be accessed online. Links to all customer portals, staff contact information, and other customer resources are listed on MeckPermit.com. They are also maintaining a list of all modifications we have made and will make in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Senate lawmakers cancelled a planned recess and will instead remain at work in Washington, D.C., this week, where they will take up a bill passed by the House of Representatives last week that seeks to provide immediate economic relief from the effects of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. 

The House voted overwhelmingly, 363-40, to approve the measure, for which President Donald Trump had signaled support. The Wall Street Journal reported: “The new measure would still provide two weeks of sick leave to a wide swath of workers affected by the pandemic, including those who are in quarantine, caring for family members with Covid-19, and those who have children whose schools or day-care centers have closed.” The bill would also make free testing for the coronavirus available.

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The declining prospects of North America’s shopping malls have been the subject of significant media attention, industry concern, and public interest. Faced with competition from e-commerce and shifting consumer preferences for other retail formats and experiences, hundreds of traditional shopping malls have closed in recent decades, with many more closures expected in the coming years. However, while many of these properties may no longer support a traditional mall, they are often strong candidates for redevelopment.

Today, NAIOP President and CEO Thomas Bisacquino shared the following statement with NAIOP members regarding the operating status of the organization during the COVID-19 situation.

The unprecedented COVID-19 situation is affecting every aspect of our businesses and lives. While NAIOP member benefits and services will not be impacted, the NAIOP Corporate office is adjusting our normal business practices to protect the health and well-being of our staff.

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Senate lawmakers cancelled a planned recess and will instead remain at work in Washington, D.C., this week, where they will take up a bill passed by the House of Representatives last week that seeks to provide immediate economic relief from the effects of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. 

The House voted overwhelmingly, 363-40, to approve the measure, for which President Donald Trump had signaled support. The Wall Street Journal reported: “The new measure would still provide two weeks of sick leave to a wide swath of workers affected by the pandemic, including those who are in quarantine, caring for family members with Covid-19, and those who have children whose schools or day-care centers have closed.” The bill would also make free testing for the coronavirus available.

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Originally published on March 15, 2020, by Dees Stribling at Bisnow National

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Originally on March 04, 2020, by Erika Morphy via GlobeSt.com

The second annual Summit on the State of Housing in Charlotte has been postponed. This event will address the analysis of the "State of Housing in Charlotte" report, sponsored by Canopy Realtors® Association and include a comprehensive inventory of the current housing.

The NAIOP Charlotte leadership is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak. The health and well-being of our members is our top priority, and we are taking the threat of this virus seriously. After continued monitoring of events and reviewing protocol of other similar organizations, we have decided the responsible course is to adopt social distancing protocol for all NAIOP Charlotte activities through mid-April. We are doing this not only to protect you, your colleagues and our community. We are looking at manners to deliver programs remotely and encouraging small groups to meet virtually. The specific steps we are taking:

• Programs and Events — All public events during this time, and some larger events that are scheduled to occur later, are postponed or provided with remote access, where is practical. As updates are available, we will post it to our website at www.naiopclt.org.
• Committee and Board Meetings — All internal NAIOP meetings during this time will take place over video/ conference. NAIOP will provide group conferencing capability. If you determine that a virtual platform is not appropriate for your meeting, we will reschedule.
• Stay Connected — During this difficult time, we will explore other ways to continue to do what NAIOP does: allow members to connect and share insights. If you have any ideas for online platforms, webinars, etc. please feel free to share with us.
• And finally — Events and activities the middle of April will proceed with planning efforts, as this is a fluid situation.

The NAIOP State Conference in Pinehurst is postponed. We are working to gather more details about the new dates, transferring room reservations, and registrations. When we have more information, we will notify you as soon as possible. Updates will be available at www.naiopnc.org.

New Conference Date Coming Soon...

Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, NAIOP has made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming March 26th NAIOP NC Conference. Above all, the health and safety of our members and event attendees remains our top priority.

We are diligently working on a reschedule date and will notify all attendees of the new date.

Regarding Hotel Rooms:
Pinehurst Resort will automatically cancel your room and refund your deposit. Please call 1-855-318-2887 for questions regarding your room.

Regarding Conference Registration:
Your NAIOP NC conference registration will automatically be transferred to the new conference date. Once the new date is released and your schedule does not allow you to attend, refund requests will be honored.

For questions and concerns contact NAIOP Piedmont Triad Chapter at [email protected] or 336-379-0603.

New research indicates a healthier indoor environment can help attract and retain employees — and make properties more attractive to investors.

When the new hire arrives at Webcor’s San Francisco offices, he hangs his commuter bike on the rack outside reception and ducks into the office’s freshly tiled shower. Later, he passes a living green wall, heads into the light-filled kitchen for a healthy breakfast, and moves to an adjustable standing desk designed for ergonomic comfort.