Fayetteville Street

Fayetteville Street   As a Raleigh native and someone who is vested in the local economy, it pains me to see the current state of Fayetteville Street.  Over the years and especially after opening the pedestrian mall area in 2006, Fayetteville Street emerged as a hub of activity, with offices, residential condos, retailers, restaurants, and…

Rail-Served Industrial Sites: Challenges and Solutions

Rail-Served Industrial Sites: Challenges and Solutions   In the modern, increasingly interconnected world, effective transportation infrastructure is essential for facilitating the flow of products and promoting economic development. With their wide networks, railroads continue to be a crucial link in the world’s supply chain. Industrial sites that are served by rail and have rail spurs…

NAIOP – Office Conversions to Multi-Family

NAIOP – Office Conversions to Multi-family   We live in a post-pandemic world where office vacancies continue to rise while affordable housing inventory feels non-existent. Office-to-residential conversions serve as a potential solution to fill vacant office buildings while simultaneously creating more affordable housing options. Earlier this month, Dr. Malizia from UNC-Chapel Hill joined NAIOP Raleigh-Durham…