The Weekly Take from CBRE

Brookfield Real Estate CEO, Brian Kingston, and Head of U.S. Office, Ben Brown, join Spencer Levy to explore the cycle of urban reinvention and what is drawing people back to great cities like New York, London, Shanghai and San Francisco. Hear how it impacts office and retail assets and investment strategies.

What will the future city look like? Who will live and work there? Urbanist Richard Florida and CBRE’s Global Chief Economist Richard Barkham join Spencer Levy to answer these and other compelling topics in a wide-ranging discussion on CBDs and the suburbs, remote work and the creative class.

Today’s law firms are moving beyond dark wood and marble and opulent private offices. Orrick’s David Fries and Laura Saklad and CBRE’s Stephen Bay join Spencer Levy to discuss how the workplace model for legal firms is changing—and what those changes portend for work styles and office requirements.

Timber has emerged as a safe, sustainable next-generation office construction material. Laura Hines-Pierce and Steve Luthman of Hines and CBRE’s Emma Buckland join Spencer Levy to discuss the role that innovative timber construction can play in the future of office development.

Australia’s businesses have largely returned to the office months ahead of the U.S. and Europe. Charter Hall’s Office CEO Carmel Hourigan and CBRE’s Amanda Steele join Spencer Levy to share insights on preparing for employees to return and Australia’s central role in the global economy.

Industry titan Sam Zell joins Spencer Levy for a frank conversation on the topics and trends at the forefront of commercial real estate, everything from inflation to ESG investing to the future of cities and remote work.

The pandemic added new challenges to the affordable housing industry. Avanath Capital Management’s Daryl Carter and CBRE’s Sarah Garland join Spencer Levy to explore innovative ways the industry is responding, including impact investing, international capital flows and modular construction technology.

A trio of commercial real estate CEOs, Invesco Real Estate’s Scott Dennis, BentallGreenOak’s Sonny Kalsi, and CBRE Global Investors’ Chuck Leitner, join Spencer Levy to discuss how impact investments using ESG principles can help the bottom line and the greater good.

From Atlanta to Nashville and Raleigh to Orlando, the U.S. Southeast is attracting employers and investors. Highwoods Properties’ Ted Klinck, Johnson Development’s Geordy Johnson, and CBRE’s Frank Fallon and Will Yowell join Spencer Levy to explain why.

Explore migration trends, globalization, and the future of cities with Joel Kotkin. Discover the shift towards emerging urban centers, the impact of globalization on cities, and the importance of neighborhoods in attracting knowledge workers. Delve into the significance of home ownership for the middle class, the rise of renting, and the perspectives of millennials and minorities. Examine the effects of remote work on cities, the role of physical office collaboration, and the success of non-mega cities like Dallas and Phoenix. Reflect on urban changes, the potential for city renewal, and the evolution of neighborhoods amidst economic challenges.