RE Journals

Empty storefronts pose unique retail opportunities Over 2,500 storefronts closed during the first half of this year, with another 500+ retail locations expected to follow suit before the year is out. But all is not lost. According to a new retail outlook research report by JLL, these store closures present an opportunity for new retail and new uses,...

Chicago's 60th tower crane goes up, 400 percent increase from 2010 The 60th tower crane touched the sky in Chicago this week, which marks a 400 percent increase since 2010, according to the mayor’s office.

RE Journals’ Senior Housing conference: Don’t get swept up in the baby boomer wave, follow the data instead At RE Journals’ Senior Housing Conference expert developers, architects and investors discussed how to anticipate the “silver tsunami,” how to accommodate more active seniors and how they’re positioning for the coming years.

The panel will look at what the Chicago has to offer, as well as the challenges it faces as it continually strives to improve its positioning as a world class location capable of attracting businesses, workers and residents.

Opening Speakers for 16th Annual Forecast Announced; RE Journals Line-up Includes Healey, Zopp, Letchinger, Swanson and Crown Planners of the 16th Annual Commercial Real Estate Forecast Conference have announced the line-up of panelists for the event’s keynote opening panel, Chicago: A Focus on 2020 and Beyond. The keynote panel will kick-off the Forecast Event on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.