Robert Ferrin

Sep 4, 2024 | parking-mobility-magazine.org | Robert Ferrin

When I was asked to share my thoughts about this issue’s topic, Funding and Finance for Parking and Mobility, the first thing that popped into my head was the quote from the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire, “Show me the money!” The second thing that popped into my head was, how is that movie nearly 30 years old?? For as long as I can remember, our industry has reminded our internal and external partners that parking is a business and should be treated as such.

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.