A 1980s-Era Office Park is Reborn as Multifamily Housing

By: Mark Rivers

An adaptive reuse project in the Washington, D.C., suburbs show the potential for converting old office space into apartments.

Spring 2022 Issue

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How Industrial Projects Can Spur Economic Growth

By: Gary Horn

A large tire-storage facility in a small Indiana town offers lessons for developers on how to work with communities.

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Going Big: Large-Format Multilevel Industrial Buildings

By: Eric Aderneck

These facilities can be important in areas with a constrained supply of land.

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Cutting-edge Research That Has an Impact

The NAIOP Research Foundation's annual report highlights the relevant studies, activities and deep dives to come in 2022 and beyond.

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Must-Read Articles

Construction Sites Build a Circular Economy

By: Alice Devine
Zero-waste efforts attract greater attention, including a new certification program.

Real Estate Crowdfunding: Solid Growth, But Challenges Remain

By: Adam Gower, Ph.D.
Among them: Unrealistic expectations and the possibility of an economic downturn.

Demography is Destiny for Commercial Real Estate

By: Anirban Basu
Population shifts could portend big changes for the industry.

Construction Firms Foresee More Projects, More Problems

By: Ken Simonson
Shortages of workers and supplies could mean higher costs and longer timelines for projects.

Solera: Where Suburban Form Meets Urban Function

By: Mark Stine
This unique mixed-use project offers large affordable units for families.

Sub-Surface Recharge Systems Require Careful Planning

By: Sean P. Donlon, Cory A. Cormier and Bryan P. Strohman
Stormwater management can be a challenging, complex task for developers, especially in urban areas.

CEO on Leadership: Adrian G. Washington, Founder and CEO, Neighborhood Development Co.

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Washington, D.C.-based firm talks about the challenges of growing his company into a multifamily developer of affordable and market-rate housing and commercial projects.

The Assembly Builds on the Past

By: Sami Proctor
An adaptive-reuse project in Pittsburgh transforms a historically significant manufacturing facility into high-tech lab space.

RELATED RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

Office Space Demand Forecast, Second Quarter 2026

By: Hany Guirguis, Ph.D., Manhattan University and Joshua Harris, Ph.D., CRE, CAIA, Fordham University
The U.S. office market has recorded three consecutive quarters of positive net absorption through the first quarter of 2026, marking the longest sustained period of demand growth since mid-2022, when rising interest rates disrupted leasing activity.

Debt Market Survey, First Quarter 2026

By: Omar Eltorai, Senior Director of Research, Altus Group
Diverging Benchmarks Create a Split Screen for CRE Financing Data from Altus Group’s first-quarter 2026 survey of commercial real estate (CRE) borrowers and lenders point to a market pulled in two directions. 

Debt Market Survey, First Quarter 2026

By: Omar Eltorai
Data from Altus Group’s first-quarter 2026 survey of commercial real estate (CRE) borrowers and lenders point to  a market pulled in two directions.

PERSPECTIVES

CEO on Leadership: Adrian G. Washington, Founder and CEO, Neighborhood Development Co.

By: Ron Derven
The leader of this Washington, D.C.-based firm talks about the challenges of growing his company into a multifamily developer of affordable and market-rate housing and commercial projects.

From the Editor: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

By: Jennifer LeFurgy
Return to the workplace for some has been delayed, yet the office sector continues to rebound, with absorption inching toward the positive.

Getting to Know New Chair Jeff Milanaik

By: Jeff Milanaik
I’m excited to lead NAIOP in 2022, and I look forward to meeting so many of you as I visit chapters this year.

NAIOP Chapter Merit Awards Salute Outstanding Efforts and Individuals

By: Trey Barrineau
Education, membership, advocacy and special events were among the programs honored in 2021.

The Most Valuable Asset: Expanding the CRE Talent Pool

By: Rochelle Broder-Singer
There are many ways to identify and recruit new workers for the industry.

ADDITIONAL ARTICLES

U.S. Ports Anchor Growing Demand for Industrial Space in Select Markets

By: Shawn Moura, Ph.D.
A new NAIOP research brief examines the relationship between imports and site selection for logistics centers.

New & Noteworthy

By: Trey Barrineau
An assortment of brief facts and figures about new and noteworthy development projects.

Transit-Oriented Housing Fills a Need in the Boston Region

By: Mike Henehan
A new development will provide easy access to commuter rail.

Navigating Construction Risk in Uncertain Times

By: Chase Callaway
Getting back to basics can solve problems before they appear.

The New Office is Outdoors

By: Michael Howell
In Atlanta, a project connects with nature and the surrounding community.

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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