The Weekly Take from CBRE

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.

Three of New York’s preeminent brokers—CBRE’s Annette Healey, Darcy Stacom and Mary Ann Tighe—join Spencer to discuss New York City’s recovery from the COVID-19 shock and why it’s not a good idea to count out the Big Apple. Second of a two-part series on NYC in honor of Women’s History Month.

In honor of Women’s History Month, three of the industry’s top brokers join Spencer to discuss their rise to the top of the New York market and the challenges of being working women and mothers in a traditionally male business. Part two of this series will air on March 23.

Healthcare delivery has played an important role during the pandemic, which has accelerated trends in life sciences properties and medical office buildings. Pete Bulgarelli, President and CEO, Lillibridge Healthcare Services and Executive Vice President, Office at Ventas, and CBRE’s Chris Bodnar join Spencer to examine the changes driving these industries and how operators and investors are adapting.

The retail sector is evolving, marrying bricks and mortar with technology and e-commerce platforms. Terry Brown, Asana Partners; Brian Taff, Streetsense; and CBRE’s Melina Cordero join host Spencer Levy to examine how the urban mixed-use retail experience is being reimagined.

Location strategy is evolving rapidly. Economic development leaders from Kansas City, MO-KS; Columbus, OH; and Salt Lake City, UT, and CBRE’s Eric Stavriotis join Spencer Levy to weigh in on how secondary markets are luring talent and employers seeking increased flexibility.