While many recent transit headlines have focused on the ever-important debates regarding alternative modes of transportation, usually bikes or scooters versus other modes, our state and region have a crisis bubbling up with traditional modes of transit.
Read MoreJLL's Jason Stewart & Bohler's Kelsey Kanspedos highlight our award winners for the 27th Annual Awards Banquet! Both Kelsey and Jason are co-chairing the awards banquet this year.
Pittsburgh is experiencing a renaissance and resurgence, the likes of which has not be seen since the early days of steel. This renaissance and resurgence has been driven by booming industries such as technology, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing. But the growth in these industries and the region’s overall economy delineate from one source – commercial real estate.
Read MoreLast month marked my one year as Executive Director of NAIOP Pittsburgh. And for our chapter, this past year has been one characterized by growth, innovation, and incremental change. Building from the many years of excellence, 2018-19 has been one of NAIOP Pittsburgh’s best years. Our membership grew by over 15 percent, our events consistently sold to capacity, including record attendance at the 26th Annual Awards Banquet, and our Developing Leaders (DL) program skyrocketed this year with strong programming.
Read MoreAs we head into fall, it is a great time to reflect on a very eventful year for development in general, and for NAIOP Pittsburgh as a Chapter. So many important and interesting projects are underway, recently completed or starting off. The explosion of great development projects in the strip, the continued tech emergence in Lawrenceville, airport corridor growth, and the first completed – and occupied – buildings at Hazelwood Green all bode well for our region and our industry. As a chapter, NAIOP Pittsburgh continues to make great progress in growing our membership, dramatically increasing our advocacy platform, and continuing to provide great networking and service to the real estate development community in the region.
Read MoreYou already know that the world’s best companies are moving into dynamic office spaces tailor made to look good on Instagram. But do you know the real reason that impressive lobbies, luxury amenities, giant fitness centers, and rooftop decks matter?
Yes, they help recruit top talent, increase productivity, enhance culture, and improve customer relations. But the real reason companies are making the move is far simpler: these spaces can save you millions of dollars per year.
Read MoreOur city’s leaders are correctly focused on maintaining housing affordability, and it is incumbent on all our leaders to work with them.
In the past few years, the city has convened a task force and developed policy options to preserve affordability. These actions have been important ones that top-tier cities preparing for growth should consider. While the funding mechanism — the realty transfer tax — is not the best option, its existence is a good thing for our city’s strategy.
Read MoreAs we begin 2019, I am glad to report that Pittsburgh’s commercial real estate (CRE) outlook is strong, with increased demand for top tier inventory, strong growth in the tech sector, and an accelerating need to replace old inventory. However, as with most of the economy, external forces can impact the growth trajectory of our industry.
Read MoreOn March 28th, 2019, we will be co-chairing the annual prestigious Pittsburgh NAIOP Awards Banquet. We are so proud and excited to be a part of this event…
Read MoreHanna Langholz Wilson Ellis recently released our November 2018 Western PA Industrial Market Report. The report outlines the typical market statistics, but more importantly evaluates the users of industrial space in our area, which is necessary to understand for developers and Brokers alike.
Read MorePittsburgh’s technology environment is different than any other market in the world and it is showing no signs of slowing down. Exclusive industry data and insights in JLL’s new 2018 Pittsburgh Technology Report illustrates the uniqueness of the city’s growth.
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