How LA became the land of strip malls
Architecturally, it’s just another nondescript, drab corner strip mall, fronted by a wide parking lot dotted with pigeons (and their droppings). It happens to be on the gray corner of Hollywood and Winona boulevards, in Hollywood’s Thai Town. Its appearance might be unimpressive, but this strip mall teems with life and culture. It is anchored by […]
Location, Experience, Strategy: The New Rules of Retail Leasing
The future of retail is bright for those willing to innovate, says Kathleen Brill, executive vice president and director of leasing and strategic partnerships for East Peoria, Illinois-based Cullinan Properties. “It’s no longer about square footage — it’s about activation,” emphasizes Brill. “Mixed-use, walkability and experience will continue to shape leasing trends.” Grant Mechlin, executive […]
Construction Industry Braces for One-Two Punch: Tariffs and Deportations
Key Points The construction industry is facing a double whammy of tariffs and deportations, which could lead to a labor shortage and higher costs for home buyers. Undocumented workers make up an estimated 13% of the construction industry, and their deportation could leave many positions unfilled. Tariffs on imported construction materials, such as steel and […]
What Trump’s Flurry Of Climate Actions Could Mean For Commercial Real Estate
What Trump’s Flurry Of Climate Actions Could Mean For Commercial Real Estate February 2, 2025 During his first two weeks in office, President Donald Trump made good on promises to roll back his predecessor’s climate policy initiatives via a series of executive orders. Some in the relentlessly optimistic commercial real estate sector don’t expect these […]