Jennifer LeFurgy

Aug 8, 2024 | naiop.org | Diane Hoskins |Andy Cohen |Jennifer LeFurgy |Robert Ferrin

The future of cities is predicated on people. As engines of economic growth, urban areas are the life source of the built environment, with 80 percent of global GDP resulting from their output. The most vibrant cities are those that attract diverse talent with varied skills, perspectives and backgrounds. All of this is driving change and transformation in how people live, work and play. Looking at the built environment, there is no place that is being more profoundly impacted than the workplace.

Aug 8, 2024 | naiop.org | Camille Galdes |Jennifer LeFurgy |Robert Ferrin

In the U.S., an aging population is increasing the demand for health care services and putting medical office space in the spotlight. However, today’s consumers are not looking for a typical doctor visit; they want accessible, efficient and technologically savvy medical services. To meet the needs as well as the preferences of their patients, health care providers are moving into new types of spaces and using traditional commercial real estate in new ways.

Aug 8, 2024 | naiop.org | Patrick Slevin |Jennifer LeFurgy |Robert Ferrin

Who would want to oppose a new hospital, emergency room or medical complex? Of all the types of real estate developments, medical facilities would seem to be the least likely to experience public opposition and political crisis. After all, hospitals and free-standing emergency rooms create high-paying jobs, attract physicians and nurses, generate tax revenue and improve the quality of life in the community. Yet some new hospitals and ERs cannot escape the costly process of community opposition.

Aug 8, 2024 | naiop.org | Trey Barrineau |Jennifer LeFurgy |Robert Ferrin

A combination of record-low unemployment and higher consumer spending has warehouse operators scrambling to find qualified workers. To attract and retain the best talent, employers need to offer higher wages, earlier shifts and more flexible human resource policies, according to staffing service EmployBridge’s 11th annual Warehouse Employee Opinion Survey, released in the fall of 2018.

Aug 8, 2024 | naiop.org | Christine Banning |Jennifer LeFurgy |Robert Ferrin

Many cities and municipalities have parking regulations that don’t right-size parking land use. Current parking codes and minimum requirements are an outdated concept that drive up real estate costs and shift the supply curve. Parking minimums cost developers money and take up land that could otherwise be used for public, retail or residential use. That limits the ability of cities to create and maintain vibrant communities.