Posted on March 26, 2018

By Dr. Stephen S. Fuller

Posted on March 23, 2018

By Marie Ruff

Posted on March 22, 2018

By Robert T. Dunphy

Posted on March 21, 2018

By Ioana Neamt

Posted on March 20, 2018

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Posted on March 15, 2018

According to a VTS blog post, The Rise of the “Urban-Suburban” Office Market, many companies want their offices to be in dynamic locations that appeal to young professionals, but that no longer means only downtown markets. Suburban office construction was strong throughout 2017, but the markets that will fare the best will have “urban-type” amenities such as walkability, public transit, a variety of housing options, retail and restaurants. The article warns, “Owners and developers of suburban office buildings that don’t embrace this urban-suburban ‘vibe’ might find it tougher to justify new developments or sign new tenants. Simply offering big office buildings and huge surface parking lots are not often enough to draw companies today. It’s more about creating a mixed-use destination.”

Posted on March 15, 2018

NAIOP Charlotte is pleased to announce our 2018 Board of Directors.

Posted on March 14, 2018

By: Dr. Stephen S. Fuller

Posted on March 14, 2018

This is the last week to register for the NAIOP NC Conference. Hope to see you in Pinehurst next week! 

Posted on March 13, 2018

We are proud to introduce our new association members! The following is a list of individuals who have joined NAIOP Charlotte since October 5, 2017:

• Timothy Bahr, Healthcare Realty
• Justin Bishop, JLL Bank of America
• John Brock, Edwards Construction Services
• Andreane Champagne, DCE Solar
• Lee Deal, Trademark Visual
• Michael Duganich, TD Bank N.A.
• Sabrena Fernandez, Spangler Restoration
• Mohammed Idlibi, UNCC - MSRE
• George Jenison, Jenison Construction Incorporated
• John Alexander Kincaid, Southside Constructors Inc.
• Jim Langlois, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
• Bradley Loman, GreerWalker LLP
• Stephen McClure, The Spectrum Companies
• Derek Meachum, Momentum Construction
• Scott Muller, Trademark Visual
• Brian Richards, Beacon Partners
• Brian Simpson, M+A Architects
• Michael Tuck, Samet Corporation
• Cary Watts, Burton Engineering Associates

Posted on March 13, 2018

A recent Advantage Series webinar helped members understand the implications of the new 2018 Tax Reform law, thanks to Crystal Christenson of the accounting firm Wipfli, LLC.

Posted on March 12, 2018

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao says details about the Trump administration’s infrastructure plan should be coming out soon. The goal of the plan is to spend roughly $200 billion in federal funds and generate $1.5 trillion in spending by state and local governments and private investors for transportation, energy, water and other infrastructure projects.

Posted on March 9, 2018

By: Dr. Joshua Harris

Posted on March 8, 2018

An analysis by the McKinsey Global Institute summarized in the Harvard Business Review concluded increasing consumer demand for goods and services is key to restarting growth across advanced economies. U.S. economic growth has averaged only 2 percent per year since 2010, while productivity growth, a key to increasing living standards, has been “languishing near historic lows since the financial crisis.” The report cites slowing population growth, flat wages and weak corporate investment as contributing to lower demand. This trend can be potentially reversed by “focusing on productive investment as a fiscal priority, growing the purchasing power of low-income consumers with the highest propensity to consume, unlocking private business and residential investment, and supporting worker training and transition programs to ensure that periods of transition do not disrupt incomes.”

Posted on March 7, 2018

With capacity challenges mounting in numerous basins across the City, Charlotte Water is taking steps to assure developers they’ll have the sewer taps for their projects when the need arises.

Posted on March 7, 2018

Architect and Work Design magazine publisher Bob Fox has identified seven major trends that he predicts will make an impact on the workplace in 2018. To attract and retain top talent, he believes businesses will create health-oriented workplaces that offer a sense of community through wellness programs and collaborative projects with other building tenants. Fox also sees the rise of “resimercial” office designs that bring the comforts of home into work and can accommodate a broader range of functions. Other trends Fox predicts include office designs that reflect the companies’ missions, the prioritization of overall value rather than cost reduction when redesigning space, the use of virtual assistants, and women leading change to create healthier, higher-performing workplaces.

Posted on March 6, 2018

By: Paul N. Dubrasich

Posted on March 6, 2018

Posted on March 5, 2018

The City of Charlotte has released a draft of its Transit-Oriented Development A (TOD-A) ordinance, which would allow higher-density, mixed-used development within a quarter-mile of transit stations like the CATS Blue Line.

Posted on March 5, 2018

Interest groups in California are collecting signatures in order to place an initiative on the November ballot that could change the way property taxes are calculated.