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Converting downtown office into multifamily residential: Let’s stop and think about this

BD+C

On the surface, the idea seems like an attractive plug-and-play solution for all involved. Is conversion from office to multifamily really a good idea? contagion from abandoned office buildings will spread to retail (no daytime shoppers), restaurants (no daytime diners), and street life (no happy hour!),

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Cracking the code of affordable housing

BD+C

In the same month, Private Equity Real Estate (PERE) reported that 85% of new rental housing being developed in the U.S. Each time, it involves a different mix of government policy and investment with private development and equity. The community will be home to offices, schools, services such as daycare, and retail/dining.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: Firm Billings Continue Rise in December

PSMJ Resources

Retail spending (even with some moderation in growth toward the end of the year) increased 7.7% Construction Marketing Ideas. Private Equity Expert William Lehr joins PSMJ’s M& Infrastructure & Energy Projects Continue to Carry. in 2011 over 2010 levels, the strongest rate of increase since 1999. What we read.

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Built to Rent Is Booming, But Operational Challenges Loom for This Overheated Housing Sector

Pro Builder

Major players, including large private equity firms, investment funds, and public home builders, are all entering the space with lofty goals. There are benefits to the private equity cohort finally buying into this B2R community model. Private Equity Firms Go It Alone Developing and Managing B2R Communities.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Opportunity Knocks in Southwest Louisiana

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

The minor requires coursework in creativity science, communication skills and commercialization, which means learning how to develop a raw idea into one that can be commercially viable,” he said. Energy Transfer Equity/Trunkline LNG is in the midst of a $5.7 Sowela—also located in Lake Charles—began classes in 1940. billion plant.

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PSMJ Resources Blog: MHC says starts rise in August; housing is.

PSMJ Resources

MHC says starts rise in August; housing is mixed; retail remains weak; industrial gains. The outlook for retail construction remains bleak. whose sprawling stores are laden with extra space, is aggressively marketing itself as a place for other retailers to set up shop,” the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Gilbert is aggressively moving forward with a daring plan to revive two square miles of property with a variety of commercial enterprises, including hotels, casinos and retail stores. Cerberus, an equity player who had acquired a majority stake in Chrysler from German auto giant Daimler-Benz in 2007, went into bankruptcy in 2009.

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