Curated daily by our industry experts. Stay informed on how tech is shaping the real estate industry with these important headlines.
Axios
A new renewable-energy trade group has announced its chief executive as Heather Zichal, a top adviser to former President Barack Obama. President-elect Joe Biden has promised to drastically increase clean energy, so this group — called the American Clean Power Association — will be at the center of Washington’s biggest debates over the next four years.
PlaceTech
Smart Spaces has been appointed for occupier engagement, building efficiencies and wellbeing at Republic, the 720,000 sq ft mixed-use campus at East India Dock, owned by Trilogy Real Estate and LaSalle Investment Management.
Fast Company
When the first COVID-19 lockdowns began in March, it quickly became clear that the grounded planes, stopped commutes, and closed business operations would have some effect on our global carbon emissions.
Refresh Miami
The floodgates have been open for months now and the influx of venture capitalists and tech founders who have flocked to the 305 from Silicon Valley and New York City has been impressive. Some may be simply riding out the pandemic (we don’t blame you).
The New York Times
The pandemic is pummeling New York City’s commercial real estate industry, one of its main economic engines, threatening the future of the nation’s largest business districts as well as the city’s finances.
Bisnow
In May 2019, women’s clothing retailer Dressbarn announced it was closing its approximately 650 stores. In May 2020, home goods retailer Pier 1 said it would close all of its 942 stores.
The Wall Street Journal
When buyers of real-estate developer John Roe’s seven condos walk into their new Manhattan homes sometime after May next year, Mr. Roe wants them to breathe deep and feel good about it. That’s because he has spared no expense on air quality.
Building Engines
Whether it’s a small project or a major renovation, a quick quote from a vendor or you need to find a better vendor for your janitorial services, it’s important that property managers find the best vendor for every job. Watch the on-demand webinar to learn how Prism helps to standardize the vendor selection process and finds the best vendors for every service and project.
Lane
Property managers need a solution that can satisfy tenants, simplify operations, and continuously adapt. In short, they need the cloud.
EU-Startups
Proportunity, the UK startup giving first-time buyers a leg up the property ladder, confirms a debt capital injection of around €8.2 million to manage record demand following the post-lockdown housing boom. The move will allow it to help more first-time buyers, fuelling Proportunity’s recent growth – a doubling of its last 2-years’ portfolio in just the past 2 months.
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