Remove Commercial Remove Leases Remove Residential Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

NAR Study Says Years of Underbuilding to Blame for Housing Shortage

Pro Builder

The National Association of Realtors (NAR), whose membership is said to be at or near an all-time high and who clearly benefit from having more housing product to sell and lease, is proposing an unprecedented push on the supply side: more and better funding capabilities, changes in zoning to accommodate more units in smaller spaces, converting underutilized (..)

Housing 111
article thumbnail

Business Report: Garden State Growth Zones Aim to Lift New Jersey’s Cities

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

It places extra emphasis on spurring development and private-sector job growth in new Garden State Growth Zones (GSGZ) identified in the legislation as the four lowest median family income cities in the state: Camden, Trenton, Passaic and Paterson. The new law builds on Christie’s commitment to revitalizing New Jersey’s cities. Christie said.

Zoning 47
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Lawyers' Opinions in Green Building Transactions

Green Building Law Update

The purpose of a legal opinion given in a commercial real estate transaction is, most simply put, to provide the recipient of the lawyer’s writing with comfort regarding specified aspects of the transaction. One might ask why they need an opinion from a lawyer that their building is green? a mortgage) a green building.

Green 120
article thumbnail

Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods

BD+C

With the State of California encouraging housing development in commercial zones, these projects are prime opportunities for alleviating the housing crisis. Rarely are mall properties owned by a singular entity and they come with handfuls of long-term lease agreements with retailers. mile trail and three new parks.

Austin 105
article thumbnail

Residential and Commercial Construction: 7 Crucial Differences

Levelset

Construction businesses that are looking to thrive would do well to pay close attention to the differences between residential and commercial construction projects. At first glance, residential and commercial projects have similarities. Residential vs. commercial construction definitions.

article thumbnail

Industry Focus – Retail: Less Than Six Degrees of Separation

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Cape Coral is positioned for strong commercial growth in 2016 and beyond. Efforts are underway along Cape Coral Parkway to create a pedestrian-friendly town center with plans for a Village Square, a mixed-use project featuring office, retail and residential space. Investment Zones & Distinct Communities. Bankrate, 2015).

Retail 40
article thumbnail

Maryland: Green Energy Institute Brings Innovation To Market

Business Facilities

James Clark School of Engineering and the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC)—will be to develop and attract private investment and commercialize clean energy innovations and deployment solutions in Maryland. million square feet of occupied industrial and commercial space, more than 1,900 jobs and nearly $320 million in capital investment.