Cover Stories

OFFICE APPEAL
Despite the difficult leasing market, new Midwest office projects are successfully attracting tenants.
Bobbin Wages

MOVING MIXED-USE FORWARD
Developers are elevating their projects from mere mixed-use developments to true live/work/play destinations.
Lara Fuller


Feature Articles

CHICAGO RETAIL ROUNDTABLE
An in-depth discussion with experts of Chicago retail.
Moderated by Jerrold France, Randall Shearin and Chris Thorn

MIDWEST COMMERCIAL LENDING REPORT
A lender's perspective of the money markets for the major property types in the Midwest.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
Environmental engineering and consulting firms must stay informed to compete in a constantly changing marketplace.
Lindsey Walker

REGIONAL SUCCESS
The Town Center at Levis Commons enjoys sky-high sales, thanks to a regional draw.
Susan H. Fishman

SOUTH LOOP RISING
The Riverside District development looks ahead to the future.
Nina Glickman

REDEVELOPING MICHIGAN'S BROWNFIELDS
With the help of tax-based incentives, developers are bringing the state's obsolete sites back to life.
Lindsey Walker

ENERGIZING OHIO BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT
Several grants are stimulating the redevelopment of under-utilized and contaminated sites in Ohio.
Joseph Reidy

CLIENTS COUNT
The Marshall Group has found success by adhering to one belief: the client always comes first.
Lara Fuller

WATER WORKS
Good irrigation design helps developments grow without draining resources.
Charles Stassi

SELF STORAGE SAVVY
The new era of self storage facilities offers first-class amenities in high-traffic settings.
Nicholas Malagisi

FINANCIAL REIT LIKES MIDWEST'S POTENTIAL
American Financial Realty Trust is finding tremendous growth by focusing on financial institution tenants.
Nicole Thompson

RENT RELIEF PAYS OFF FOR OWNER AND TENANTS
When the NHL strike left the Arena District without an anchor, NRI took steps to help its tenants.
Randall Shearin

LETTERS OF ACCEPTANCE
The TIC industry gains the confidence of lenders and investors through a combination of the right deals and hard work.
Chris Thorn

BREAKING THE BANK
The 2005 Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code can positively affect business bankruptcy cases involving real estate.
Paul Hoffmann


City Highlight

CHICAGO CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Denise J. Dalicandro, Elaine Melonides, Todd Caruso, Jason A. Hernandez


Middle Market Highlights

AKRON

TOLEDO

COLUMBUS

DAYTON


Snapshots

INDIANAPOLIS INDUSTRIAL MARKET

CLEVELAND OFFICE MARKET

DETROIT RETAIL MARKET