Developers May Soon Feel the Workforce Woes Hitting Contractors

By: Ken Simonson Winter 2021/2022 Issue

Fewer workers, higher wages and vaccination issues roil the construction industry.

The Challenges of Building for Sustainability

By: Melissa Stok and Jess Horowitz Winter 2021/2022 Issue

It requires effort at every stage of the process, according to those in the field.

Rethinking Tall Buildings for Human Interaction

By: Ryan Mullenix, Greg Smith and Dr. John Medina Winter 2021/2022 Issue

Or, a developer, a neuroscientist and an architect walk into a skybar …

New & Noteworthy

By: Trey Barrineau Winter 2021/2022 Issue

An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

How Real Estate Tokenization Could Revolutionize Future Capital-Raising Efforts

By: Ryan Zega Winter 2021/2022 Issue

Selling fractional ownership of properties has the potential to unlock much more investment.

How Cultural Venues Can Elevate Mixed-Use Developments

By: Daniel Ordower Winter 2021/2022 Issue

These spaces provide the prestige — and foot traffic — that can help boost property values.

Cradle to Cradle: Understanding Whole Life Carbon

By: Alice Devine Winter 2021/2022 Issue

Complex calculations go into determining the environmental impact of construction.

Brownfields Redevelopment Requires a Cautious Approach

By: Ron Derven Winter 2021/2022 Issue

Strong industrial demand translates into rewarding investments for those willing to take on the risks.

Development / Ownership Articles from Previous Issues

By: Ron Derven
Fall 2021 Issue
This West Coast office REIT finds success by investing in creative office and studio properties.
By: Trey Barrineau
Fall 2021 Issue
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

Fall 2021 Issue
Download a PDF version of the Fall 2021 Issue of Development.
By: Philip Wilkinson and Teresa Bucco
Summer 2021 Issue
A project in Pittsburgh demonstrates the potential of activating common areas in older retail destinations.
By: Ken Simonson
Summer 2021 Issue
Costs for construction materials keep climbing amid shortages and supply-chain issues.
By: K.J. Jacobs
Summer 2021 Issue
Businesses that are young and growing might lean toward spec; older, established firms could favor build-to-suits.
By: Trey Barrineau
Summer 2021 Issue
Brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects across North America.
By: Shantala Weiss
Summer 2021 Issue
Monumental stairs can inspire greater interaction, reduce energy costs, and improve employee health and fitness.
By: Daniel Castner, Brian Spence and Trevor A. Boz
Summer 2021 Issue
This fast-growing sector can be complex to navigate for developers.

ARCHIVED ISSUES

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Spring 2026

Development’s spring issue examines shifting priorities in industrial real estate, including power, automation and regional supply chain strategies. Also featured: the growing attraction of industrial outdoor storage; the complexities of developing a university-anchored innovation district; and a CRE company’s pursuit of decarbonization across its bicoastal portfolio.

Winter2526ArchiveImage Winter 2025-2026 Issue

In Development’s winter 2025/2026 issue, find out why power availability has become a top constraint for commercial real estate development and what stakeholders are doing in response. Also featured: the ongoing transformation of Philadelphia’s Navy Yard; the office market’s selective rebound; 25 years of the NAIOP Research Foundation; and how research directors view the trends shaping the industry in Canada and the U.S.

Fall25ArchiveImage Fall 2025 Issue

Development’s fall issue features a profile of Vulcan Real Estate, NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year. Also included: an innovative adaptive reuse project that transformed an iconic former Sears store into modern multifamily residences; a look at how baby boomers are changing the senior living market; and the influence sports and entertainment districts are having on urban real estate.

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