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Committee

Chair: Ashley Grigsby, Transwestern, NAIOP Houston Kristina Beason, Beason Construction Solutions, NAIOP Washington StateJulie Cleaver, NAIOP Southern Nevada

Brownfields Program

Brownfields are abandoned or under-utilized commercial or industrial properties where expansion or redevelopment is hindered by real or perceived contamination. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these

Bringing Data Centers to Brownfields

Friday, May 29, 2026

A framework is in place for understanding and allocating environmental risk.

Eliminating Hidden Liabilities in Real Estate Lease Agreements

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Leases need a comprehensive and modern insurance section.

From the Editor: New Leadership at NAIOP

Thursday, September 22, 2022

Strategies for returning to the office are top of mind in the commercial real estate industry these days.

Canavan Frank

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Frank Canavan Frank Canavan is the Senior Manager, State Affairs for the American Gas Association. For the last three and a half years, he has worked at the state and local levels to advance the

From the Editor: Building the Future Innovative Projects Redefining CRE

Friday, May 30, 2025

Commercial real estate is evolving, with innovative projects across North America transforming our engagement with the built environment.

Endangered Species Act Reform

The Endangered Species Act dates to 1973, and its legislative intention was, and still is, to provide a program that will protect plant and animal imperiled species from becoming extinct. It is

A Conversation With 2026 Chair Celeste Tanner

Thursday, March 12, 2026

To help get to know me, Development magazine asked if I would share my thoughts on NAIOP and our industry.

Membership Benefits

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Membership Benefits Membership Benefits At NAIOP, we’re not just empowering our members as they build their businesses – we’re shaping the future of commercial real

Unlocking Federal Lands

Friday, May 29, 2026

A developer’s road map to federal land acquisition, permitting and the new fast-track process.

NAIOP of Ohio Elects Ballinger as Incoming Board President

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

During its annual organizational meeting in Columbus, the NAIOP of Ohio Board of Directors announced the election of Dayton-area attorney Robert Ballinger as its next Board President, effective

Building Resilience: How Commercial Developers Can Adapt to Climate Risk

Friday, May 30, 2025

Property owners and developers are looking for effective strategies to future-proof their investments.

Chapter Leaders Town Hall

Monday, Oct. 10 / 12:30-4 p.m. Chapter presidents, presidents-elect and executives are invited to an exclusive session with the NAIOP Corporate Executive Committee and senior staff

Tours

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Energy Star

Energy Star is a program created and administered by the Environmental Protection Agency. The program has two components: the Energy Star appliance labeling system, which helps consumers identify

Hotel

Event Hotel The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia 10 Avenue

Navigating Environmental Complexity in Modern Industrial Development

Friday, December 19, 2025

Firms willing to confront the challenges posed by brownfields also find opportunities to create long-term value.

Columns and Insights

Columns and Insights Columns and Insights NAIOP’s government affairs team publishes articles quarterly in Development magazine and publishes blog posts bi-weekly in the Market Share blog

All-Electric Buildings are Powering Up

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Tenant demand, along with newer building codes, are energizing this construction trend.

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