Catawba Crossings Public Meeting Tomorrow February 2, 2022 from 4:30-7:30PM

 

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Catawba Crossing

Catawba Crossings

The Catawba Crossings Project will evaluate the feasibility of a new roadway between Gaston County and Mecklenburg County. The Project includes two new bridges over the South Fork Catawba River and Catawba River and a new interchange with I-485.

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Six Ways to Reduce Risk on Office Construction Projects

 

originally published by MICHAEL CASOLO for NAIOP National with permission to repost.

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The right design may be the key to achieving the flexible, experiential physical workplace of the future – but it’s only half the battle. Even the most flawless blueprint requires seamless construction delivery to unlock its maximum potential.

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NAIOP NC Awards Deadline: Friday, February 18

 

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NAIOP NC Project of the Year Awards

Submit Projects by Friday, February 18, 2022

We are now accepting nominations for the NAIOP NC Project of the Year awards. The Project of the Year Awards are given annually to project teams to recognize outstanding commercial development in North and South Carolina. The award is presented during the NAIOP North Carolina Statewide Meeting in Pinehurst. Nominations are accepted until February 18, 2022 by completing the online formClick here to view past winners.

Award Guidelines

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Charlotte UDO & Policy Maps Update

 

originally published by REBIC with permission to repost. 

2040 Policy Map Pic

New schedule for Policy Map announced today:

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Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2022 U.S. Edition

 

originally published by Brian Lewandowski, Jacob Dubbert, Michael P. Kercheval, Ph.D., and Richard Wobbekind, Ph.D. with permission to repost.

NAIOP Economic Pic

Development and construction of new commercial real estate in the United States – office, industrial, warehouse, and retail – generates significant economic growth at the state and national levels. This annual study, “The Economic Impacts of Commercial Real Estate, 2022 U.S. Edition,” published by the NAIOP Research Foundation, measures the contribution to GDP, salaries and wages generated and jobs supported from the development and operations of commercial real estate.

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Register for Tuesday's Special Webinar: Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball

Sabato Webinar

Political analyst Larry Sabato, Ph.D., will give his up-to-the-minute update on politics in this engaging and informative webinar. He will discuss today's political landscape, the midterm elections, and what we can expect Congress and the Biden administration to focus on moving forward.  

Sabato is a New York Times bestselling author, recipient of four Emmy awards, and one of the nation’s most respected political analysts.

A Rhodes Scholar, Sabato is the founder and director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics and has had visiting appointments at Oxford and Cambridge universities in England.

State Advocacy Essential for NAIOP Chapters in 2022

 

originally published by TOBY BURKE for NAIOP National with permission to repost. 

Wooden State Pic

As the new year begins, lawmakers will begin returning to their chambers to discuss and debate numerous pieces of legislation. Congress is currently focused on President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better initiative and voting rights legislation, but conventional wisdom suggests that passage of meaningful, nonpartisan legislation will remain a challenge during an election year.

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Could Your Building Help Meet the Soaring Demand for Lab Space?

 

originally published by JEFF JANICEK AND JASON UTAH for NAIOP National with permission to repost. 

Lab Pic

Lab sciences are one of the most talked-about sectors in real estate right now – but how can a traditional office building owner court these companies as tenants? By understanding what lab sciences leaders look for in potential lab and office space, commercial real estate owners can determine whether their buildings might be prime candidates for this dynamic market.

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News from Around the Region

 

originally published by REBIC for Two for Tuesday with permission to repost.

Davidson

Bridge

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Charlotte Fire Department Update

 

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Charlotte Fire Department Pic

Starting 15 February 2022, Land Development application permits submitted will have to comply with NCIFC 507.1 and 507.5.1. for hydrant spacing. Hydrant spacing to sprinkler system FDC, (both NFPA 13 and 13R) will have to be within 200’ of truck travel to the respected fire hydrant.

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How Will Inflation Impact Commercial Real Estate?

 

originally published by GARY TASMAN for NAIOP National with permission to repost. 

Inflation Picture

 

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Unique Adaptive Reuse Projects

 

originally published by BRIELLE SCOTT for NAIOP National with permission to repot. 

Parkandford Apartments

Adaptive reuse projects can often be a high-risk, high-reward proposition, as aging or obsolete assets bring their own set of unique challenges for developers hoping to revitalize or reposition a property for new uses.

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Let's Talk NAIOP NC Awards at the NAIOP NC Conference

 

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State Conference Pic

NAIOP NC Project of the Year Awards

Submit Projects by Friday, February 18, 2022

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Charlotte Policy Map & UDO

 

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UDO picture

During last night’s Charlotte City Council Business Meeting (start at 7 minute and 45-second mark), Alysia Osborne, Project Director, gave a presentation on the 2040 Policy Map. The second draft of the map will be released on January 18th. The other details on the new schedule may be found here.

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BREAKING: State Court Upholds New Districts

 

originally published by REBIC with permission to reshare.

Vote

A North Carolina Superior Court has upheld the new districts proposed by the legislature. The case will likely move on to the NC Supreme Court. Candidate filing will resume on February 24, 2022, at 8AM, and end at 12 noon on March 4, 2022.

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Developing Buildings with a Facilities Management Mindset

 

originally published by MELISSA PLASKONOS for NAIOP National with permission to repost.

Buildings Interior

Often in large development projects, design and construction teams focus on completing the building for the occupants’ short-term needs – about five years out from completion. Yet modern buildings have the potential to reach a lifespan of 30-50 years before requiring major renovations, according to Getty Conservation Institute. As climate change worsens and building resiliency becomes more top of mind for building owners and investors, a more forward-thinking approach to development is necessary.

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Improving the Building Permit Process

 

originally published by VALERIE MAISLIN for NAIOP National with permission to repost.

Development Approval

Building on the NAIOP Research Foundation’s recent study, The Development Approvals Index: A New Tool to Evaluate Local Approvals Processes, several NAIOP chapters and George Mason University have collected data on development approvals across the United States and Canada.  

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Flex Space Emerging as Long-term Office Market Trend While Transactions Overtake 2020 Sales Volume

 

originally published by IRINA LUPA  for NAIOP National with permission to repost.

Flex Office

While the past two years have been marked by considerable speculation around the future of office-based and remote work, there is no uncertainty around the fact that companies will still need physical spaces for training, collaboration, and culture building. Considering the changing nature of these activities, a trend has been gaining ground to keep up with demands: flex space.

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Apply to Serve on an Advisory Board

 

originally published by REBIC with permission to repost through NAIOP Charlotte

Get Involved

This is your chance to serve your community and represent the industry - apply today for an appointment to a Mecklenburg County Advisory Board, Committee, & Commission!

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REBIC City of Charlotte Update

 

originally published by REBIC with permission to repost in NAIOP Charlotte

Two for Tuesday - REBIC

Alyson Craig has been named Interim Planning Director for the City of Charlotte and will officially begin her new role on February 1st. Likewise, the comment period deadline for the first draft of Charlotte’s Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) has been extended from January 14th into late February or late March. A final determination on that will likely be made during next Monday’s council meeting. The Transportation, Planning, & Environment Committee will receive a briefing at its regularly scheduled meeting earlier that day. As a result, some of the community outreach meetings have been rescheduled for later in the month. 

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