With the advancements in educational technology, it is common for colleges and universities to offer courses online rather than having students live on campus or commute to classes. Because of this, many institutions save money by minimizing their physical presence....
A tale of two cities attracting developers and investors
In our prior posts, we have noted how the near future is bright for construction of commercial projects in Southern California. Cheap money, job growth and population growth are all substantial drivers of this growth. But for investors and developers, the principal...
Factors to consider in mixed use developments
In a number of our posts, we have highlighted how the commercial real estate industry has shown signs of optimism, both in the construction of new facilities and the creation of mixed use facilities that incorporate retail, office and residential living spaces. Given...
Common threads with new multifamily developments
As we noted in our last post, the demand for multifamily residential housing is expected to continue through the next few years. However, open spaces in Los Angeles to construct such buildings is becoming increasingly difficult to come by. According to a recent...
The challenge of upzoning in a growing region
In a prior post, we highlighted the notion of “what’s old is new again” as a redevelopment plan in Los Angeles’ theatre district has revitalized that section of the city. However, making old new again may not be enough to accommodate the growing number of residents...