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With Books as a Catalyst, Minneapolis Neighborhood Revives
Three nonprofit groups opened Open Book, a literary and arts center, in May 2000, and a neighborhood renaissance flowered.
April 30, 2008
New Wave of Upgrades at Grand Central Shops
As many of its retailers’ leases expire, the property managers of Grand Central Terminal are preparing for another retail face-lift.
March 19, 2008
St. Paul Stops a Waterfront Developer From Crossing the Mississippi
St. Paul has blocked a well-known local developer from building an upscale mixed-use community directly across the river from the downtown area.
January 2, 2008
Hotels Discover the Brooklyn Vibe
Several projects planned in the next few years will end a relatively dry spell in hotel development in Brooklyn.
December 23, 2007
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; In Minneapolis, a Block Transformed
After helping to turn around a neglected neighborhood, a nonprofit changed focus to preserve affordable housing amid encroaching gentrification.
December 16, 2007
Luxury Lodging for the Eco-Tourist
The options are expanding for travelers to Costa Rica who wish to celebrate and preserve the natural environment.
November 25, 2007
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; Yes, It Has a Mood, but It’s Not a ‘Boutique’
Six years after the grand-opening party for its newest hotel in SoHo — on Sept. 10, 2001 — the Thompson Hotel Group is flourishing.
October 28, 2007
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Two Border Cities, One Shared Lifestyle
Even as border security has become a political hot potato, El Paso and Juárez remain very much connected.
October 28, 2007
SQUARE FEET; For a Lasting Impact, a Fleeting Experience
By LISA CHAMBERLAIN
The food magazine Bon Appétit hired a well-known designer to transform the former site of a Hard Rock Cafe into a temporary restaurant, scheduled to last only two weeks.
October 24, 2007 - – Business
SQUARE FEET; A Third Act for Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts
Avenue of the Arts along South Broad Street in Philadelphia has been created in three distinct phases; first phase cultivated live performing arts; second phase focused on attracting supporting commercial and retail tenants; third movement is new residential development, much of it directly linked to arts; photos
October 17, 2007
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; Starwood’s Founder Makes a New Splash
When Barry Sternlicht left the company he turned into one of the world’s largest hotel chains, few thought he would return to the industry less than two years later.
September 30, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET; Planned City Rises Within a City in the Southwest
A 25-square-mile stretch of flat acreage in Albuquerque is being transformed into a master-planned community that may take 30 years to build.
September 26, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; Party Central, for a Richer Crowd
By LISA CHAMBERLAIN
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is expected to emerge from a $750 million renovation with its party image intact but with a more upscale clientele.
September 2, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; When Creating Brands, Dress Rehearsals Help
Model rooms and lobbies help iron out every last detail before a hotel brand makes its debut.
August 5, 2007 Business News
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; For Chelsea, a Morning of New Hotels
In the midst of New York’s hot hotel market, developers are betting that Chelsea is ready to become a lodging destination.
July 8, 2007 Real Estate News
Change at the Chelsea, Shelter of the Arts
Residents expressed concern about what the management change portends for one of New York’s more quirky cultural institutions.
June 19, 2007 New York and Region News chelseafinal.pdf
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; New Kicks on Route 66 for Commercial Builders
Aficionados of the storied highway hope that the restoration of a famous stop for travelers will anchor a revival of motel culture and tourism.
June 10, 2007 Real Estate News
POSTING; Putting Out the Welcome Mat
The collaborative process behind a project in SoHo may get a better reception than did its architecture firm’s last project, the Sculpture for Living at Astor Place.
May 27, 2007 Real Estate News
REAL ESTATE / COMMERCIAL
SQUARE FEET; Savannah Adds to the Master Plan of 1733
The historic downtown of Savannah, Ga., is being expanded, but the developer is staying true to its 1733 design.
May 23, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; A New Style of Hotel Where Work Meets Play
Younger business travelers want contemporary design, up-to-date technology, easy access to clients and social activities, as well as a moderate price.
May 6, 2007 Travel News
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; ‘Smart Growth’ in South Carolina
Rather than allowing development to overwhelm Jasper County, S.C., officials have collaborated on a plan to guide building and preserve natural beauty.
April 29, 2007 Real Estate News
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Buyers in New Mexico Find Views, and Value
The Talavera area has experienced rapid development in the last few years, as wealthier home buyers take advantage of the large lots and mountain views.
April 15, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET | CHECKING IN; Lower Manhattan’s Revival Will Include New Hotels
A more active downtown is adding to demand for more guest rooms.
April 15, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET; Condo Conversions Switch Gears to Go Commercial
Some developers are rethinking plans to convert aging Manhattan office buildings into residential condominiums.
April 4, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET; 2 Cities and 4 Bridges Where Commerce Flows
By LISA CHAMBERLAIN
Manufacturers are drawn to Juárez, Mexico, which has both low-cost Mexican labor and easy access to the U.S. market.
March 28, 2007 Real Estate News Juarez PDF
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Northeast Los Angeles: Set for a Close-Up
With real estate prices on the rise, home buyers have been migrating to a historic hilly area that offers views from the Pacific Ocean to the Hollywood Hills.
March 25, 2007 Business News
SQUARE FEET; An Art Gallery in the Lobby
The first Class A commercial condominium building in Lower Manhattan has taken lobby art to a new level, transforming the space with rotating exhibits.
March 7, 2007 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET; Record Year Followed by Record Deal
In 2006, office buildings purchased by investors in New York City reached nearly $30 billion, double the amount that investors paid just two years earlier.
January 17, 2007 Business News
SQUARE FEET; Finding the Green In Building Renovation
A New York developer has an eye on making environmentally conscious improvements to properties in locations served by mass transit.
January 10, 2007 Business News PDF version
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Design for Everyone, Disabled or Not
A project in St. Louis creates environments usable by everyone.
January 7, 2007 Real Estate News
POSTING; Affordable Housing Without Subsidies
While most nonprofit affordable-housing developers tend to do cookie-cutter buildings, one developer produced affordable units that were also well designed.
December 24, 2006 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET; Using Redevelopment to Tell a Story
Durham, N.C., is working with private developers to use history as a teaching experience while rebuilding a commercial district.
December 13, 2006 Real Estate News Durham PDF
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; When You’re Moving, but the House Just Sits
The housing market in Raleigh, N.C., seems to be enjoying what can be described as a Goldilocks period.
December 3, 2006 Real Estate News Raleigh PDF
SQUARE FEET; Upgrade the Lobby, Attract New Tenants
By LISA CHAMBERLAIN Owners are paying special attention to the “curb appeal” of well-designed lobbies to attract premium tenants. November 29, 2006 Real Estate News
SQUARE FEET; A Resurgence in Cleveland
University Circle, Cleveland’s eds and meds district, is on the verge of a major transformation after $2 billion worth of infrastructure investment.
November 8, 2006 Education News University Circle PDF
SQUARE FEET; Young, Idealistic and Now Developers
SQUARE FEET; Across the East River and Poised for Growth
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Filmmakers Say Hooray for Cleveland
SQUARE FEET; Unlikely Dorm Mates at Barnard
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Preserving History and a ‘Fantasy Feeling’
SQUARE FEET; Smaller Offices Being Pushed Out of Midtown
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Drawn to Eastern Tennessee’s Natural Beauty
Square Feet; Creating Demand for City Living in Nashville
NEIGHBORHOOD REPORT: CHELSEA; A Year in the Life
Square Feet; Recycling a Big Urban Navy Yard
Square Feet; Building a City Within the City of Atlanta
May 24, 2006 Business News PDF version
Square Feet; Little by Little, an Overnight Success
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Old Mills That Aren’t Run of the Mill
Square Feet; A Suburban Builder Heads for the City
SQUARE FEET; Pressing a Claim for Dutch History
SQUARE FEET: BLUEPRINTS; Going Off the Beaten Path For New Design Ideas
SQUARE FEET; A New Newark Moves Closer to Reality
Square Feet; A Florida City Awaits the Payoff From Its Bet on Condos
SQUARE FEET; A Retailing Czar, Looking Out for Mom and Pop
Square Feet; Luring Business Developers Into Low-Income Areas
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Tax Breaks Drive a Philadelphia Boom
Square Feet; Trying to Build the Grand Central of the West
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Creating Housing for Teachers
SQUARE FEET; The Trade-Offs in Zoning Trade-Offs
SQUARE FEET; Filling in a Blank on the New York Skyline
SQUARE FEET; Towers Grow in Downtown Brooklyn
Square Feet; Wanting the Old Main Street Back
SQUARE FEET; The Un-Mall on Bleecker Street
Square Feet; Cleveland Pulls Back From the Edge
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Adobe Gets Its Day In the Sun
SQUARE FEET; For Boutique Financiers, Office Space to Match
SQUARE FEET; A Roof Garden? It’s Much More Than That
LIVING IN/Kingsbridge, the Bronx; Getting Along in Riverdale’s Shadow
SQUARE FEET; Using Feng Shui in Offices and Stores
SQUARE FEET/Union Square Park; Planning the Final Stages Of a Park’s Makeover
SQUARE FEET/Garment District; A Fashion Enclave Lets Out Its Seams
SQUARE FEET; Finally, Progress in Restoring Bridgeport’s Grandeur
SQUARE FEET; The Underground Economy: Subway Retailing
SQUARE FEET; For Artists, Cheap Studios in Vacant Commercial Space
SQUARE FEET/Downtown Manhattan; A Destination for Serious Eating
SQUARE FEET/East Harlem; A Small Boost for Small Business
SQUARE FEET/The Bowery; New Galleries Set Out To Create a Destination
ASSETS; It Pays to Plant a Street Tree
SQUARE FEET/Lower East Side; A Club for Hundreds of Girls Finds a Permanent Home
SQUARE FEET/Manhattan; For the East Village, A New Retail Face
SQUARE FEET/Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn; Transforming an Unappealing Street
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; Finding a Good Deal In San Francisco
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; In Chicago’s West Loop, Real Estate Profits Do Grow on Trees
NATIONAL PERSPECTIVES; In Cleveland’s Suburbs, New Luxury vs. Old
