Repurposing Retail Centers: Profiles in Adaptation, Repositioning and Redevelopment

Posted on January 21, 2020

By Jason Beske, AICP

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Welcome New NAIOP Charlotte Members

Posted on January 21, 2020.

We are proud to introduce our new association members! The following is a list of individuals who have joined NAIOP Charlotte since January 16, 2020:

  • Timothy Boggs, Cenero
  • John Coleman, Northwood Office
  • Cameron Coughlin, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Jacob Hart, Schneider Electric
  • Scott Hinson, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
  • Chris Kerr, Batson-Cook Construction
  • Sloan Kormelink, EDIFICE
  • Brian Landes, JLL
  • Elizabeth McMillan, Crescent Communities, LLC
  • Jason Munday, SeamonWhiteside
  • Scott Rigsby, IA Interior Architects
  • Rick Schroder, SeamonWhiteside
  • Matthew Vranjes, Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc

NAIOP Charlotte Elects 2020 Board of Directors and Recognizes the Award of Excellence Winner at 2019 Annual Meeting

NAIOP Charlotte, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association, held its annual meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the Charlotte City Club, where they elected the 2020 Board of Directors and announced the winner of their Award of Excellence. This award recognizes an individual who positively influences our community and industry. ­­­­Attendees also heard from Ron Kaufman, RNC National Committee; John Lassiter, Charlotte 2020 Host Committee; and Walter Price, Moore & Van Allen on the Republican National Convention coming to Charlotte in 2020 and its impact on the city’s economy.

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2020 Board of Directors

President – Scott Harris, Choate Construction
President-Elect – Patrick Pierce, Selwyn Properties Secretary – Jason Moore, Rodgers Builders
Treasurer – Welch Lyles, Asana Partners
Immediate Past President – Tracy Dodson, City of Charlotte
Past President – Cheryl Steele, Offit Kurman, P.A.
*For a full list of the 2020 NAIOP Board of Directors, visit our website at http://www.naiopclt.org/board-of-directors

Award of Excellence

The Award of Excellence was given to Jason Moore of Rodgers Builders, Inc. The award is presented to an individual that dutifully gives time and energy to a focused non-profit organization or community cause and humbly serves others in the community without concern for recognition or compensation. He or she champions the commercial real estate industry on a national, state and/or local level and passionately seeks to be an agent for change, even in the face of diversity. This person is seen as a real estate industry ambassador at any level of government or community.


Photo (L-R): 2019 NAIOP Charlotte President Tracy Dodson, City of Charlotte, and incoming 2020 NAIOP Charlotte President, Scott Harris, Choate Construction Company

Placemaking Grant Applications for 2020

Published on January 15, 2020.

The City of Charlotte’s Placemaking Program launched in 2018 with the mission of using urban design and placemaking to transform underutilized public spaces into vibrant places for people. The Urban Design Center in the City of Charlotte’s Planning, Design, and Development department is leading the effort with their own projects while creating opportunities for neighborhoods to use placemaking to promote community collaboration and accomplish public space goals.

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Charlotte Land Development Standards Manual (CLDSM) Update

Posted on January 14, 2020

The Charlotte Land Development Standards Committee has determined that various details in the CLDSM need to be revised or added as Revision No. 19 of the CLDSM. DRAFT updated details are available on the CLDSM website at https://charlottenc.gov/cldsm in a PDF marked up with revision clouds and revision notes. The projected effective date for the updated details and Revision No. 19 of the CLDSM will be January 27th, 2020. Please review the DRAFT details and provide any feedback or comments to Brendan Smith at [email protected] by January 15th, 2020.

Save The Date: REBIC Public Policy Forum

Posted on December 30, 2019

Save the date for the 2019 REBIC Public Policy Forum with guest speaker Michael Stegman, author of the white paper "Eliminating Exclusionary Zoning Should be the Civil Rights Issue of Our Time."

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The Forces Shaping Office Space Demand Webinar

Posted on November 26, 2019

Get the inside track on upcoming opportunities in the office sector in this member-only webinar on Dec. 17, 2-3 p.m. EST. This webinar will provide insights and data from the latest NAIOP Office Space Demand Forecast, and identify linkages between overall economic activity and the demand for office real estate.

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New Report: Office Leasing Activity to Sustain Momentum as US Economic Expansion Continues

Posted on December 6, 2019

The NAIOP Research Foundation has published the NAIOP Office Space Demand Forecast for Q4 2019.

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The Suburban Office Park, an Aging Relic, Seeks a Comeback

Posted on November 25, 2019

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City of Charlotte Upcoming Stakeholder and Committee Meetings

Posted on November 22, 2019

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TECHNICAL ADVISORY (DSTAC) COMMITTEE: Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of each month on the 8th floor in Planning's Innovation Station, Charlotte Mecklenburg Government Center (600 East Fourth Street, Charlotte, NC) from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm.

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Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Clears Key House Committee

Posted on November 18, 2019

Last week, the House Committee on Financial Services unanimously (57-0) passed a bipartisan bill that would extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) for seven years. The reauthorization of TRIA the can now move to the floor of the full House of Representatives.

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New: Fall 2019 Sentiment Index

Posted on November 15, 2019

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Retail is Alive and Well. It Just Looks Different.

Posted on November 14, 2019

By Trey Barrineau

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Despite a Cannabis Boom, Real Estate and Banking Challenges Remain

Posted on November 13, 2019

By Jonathan Havens and Anamika Roy

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Webinar Nov. 19: Legislative and Political Update

Posted on November 12, 2019

The Advantage Series is an exclusive member benefit, delivering expert insights into the latest research to help you make informed business decisions.

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2019 REBIC Voter Guide

Posted on October 31, 2019

The Real Estate & Building Industry Coalition (REBIC) has published their 2019 Voter Guide for the General Elections of Mecklenburg and Iredell Counties.  You can access the Voter Guide on REBIC's blog "The Loop" and here.

Charlotte Sign & Tree Ordinance Updates Approved

Posted on October 29, 2019

On October 21 Charlotte City Council voted to approve updates to the sign and tree ordinances. Most importantly, the updated tree ordinance allows for more flexibility for developers on urban sites in the City, which is less than 5% of Charlotte’s total developable land.

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Surveys Provide Opportunity to Give Feedback to Planning Staff

Posted on October 25, 2019

City of Charlotte Development Center Customer

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2020 NAIOP Charlotte Cornerstone Sponsorships are Available!

The Cornerstone Sponsorship program offers professionals and organizations an opportunity to participate in, and get more out of, our chapter activities and services. The Cornerstone Sponsorship program is an excellent way to gain visibility while supporting the commercial real estate industry in Charlotte. 

Cornerstone Sponsors are allowed to customize your benefits based on the exposure you desire.

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Tree Ordinance Text Amendment Passes

Posted on October 22, 2019

Last night (10/21) Charlotte City Council voted to approve updates to the sign and tree ordinances. NAIOP Charlotte supported the proposed text amendments to the Tree Ordinance below:

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