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Brett Widness

Brett Widness is the managing editor of Urban Land. Previously, he worked in online editorial at the Washington Post, AARP, and AOL, now part of Yahoo!

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In Depth
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Adaptive Use and Building Reuse
Spring 2021 Issue of Urban Land
The Spring 2021 issue of Urban Land is now available for ULI members. The cover topic is “The Need for Housing: Finding solutions for an enduring problem.”
Members Only
May 3, 2021
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Development and Construction
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Innovation Districts & Corridors
In Brief: Trend Toward Larger Vessels at Major North American Ports Continues
According to the North American Ports Report by Cushman and Wakefield, U.S. ports rebounded strongly in the second half of 2020. Volumes for the full year changed only modestly—a 2 percent increase in loaded inbound twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and a decline of 5.5 percent on loaded export units.
April 30, 2021
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Development and Construction
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News
With Inventory Near Record Lows, When Could the U.S. Housing Market Decelerate?
Speaking at the 2021 ULI Housing Opportunity Conference, Ali Wolf, chief economist with Zonda, formerly Meyers Research, said that the homebuilding industry has been a bright spot in the U.S. economy over the last year. But rising mortgage rates and limited inventory are among the issues that may hamper that growth in 2021.
April 5, 2021
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Finance & Investment
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Finance – Capital Markets
ULI Capital Markets Forum: What a Difference a Year Makes
As part of the 2021 ULI Virtual Europe Conference in February, high-level ULI members from across the global finance and investment sector gathered virtually to discuss capital flows, real estate market dynamics, and debt and equity markets. Among the trends discussed were an acceleration of deglobalization, shifting from “just in time” to “just in case” deliveries, and more interest in the hyperlocal, also characterized as “love thy neighborhood.”
April 5, 2021
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Hotels and Resorts
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Capital Markets and Finance
In Brief: Nontraditional Investors Eye Hotel Assets, Driving Optimism for 2021
Though investor interest in the hospital sector was muted for most of 2020 in response to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and global travel, the lodging industry is poised to rebound in 2021, according to JLL Hotels & Hospitality’s annual Hotel Investment Outlook.
February 22, 2021
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Finance & Investment
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Economic Development
In Brief: U.S. Multifamily Industry Likely Owed More Than $11 Billion
A study by the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia showed that tenants who lost jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic may have already amassed $11 billion in rental arrears. Procedures for evictions and foreclosures may be failing the most vulnerable tenants and landlords.
February 16, 2021
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Philanthropic Impact
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News
Honoring the Winners of the 2021 Urban Land Institute European Leadership Awards
ULI has announced the two winners of the 2021 ULI European Leadership Awards as part of its ULI Virtual Europe Conference.
February 12, 2021
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Philanthropic Impact
Winter 2021 Issue of Urban Land
The Winter 2021 issue of Urban Landis now available for ULI members. The cover topic is “Real Tech: Technology gains speed as new needs arise.”
February 12, 2021
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Resilience and Sustainability
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ULI Europe
Despite Pandemic and Other Issues, Future of Cities Remains Greener, Cleaner, and More Desirable
Speaking at the 2021 ULI Virtual Europe Conference in February, leading architect Norman Foster said that he remains optimistic about the future of cities.
February 9, 2021
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Economy, Market & Trends
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Capital Markets and Finance
In Brief: New Home Lot Supply Drops to Cycle Lows
According to data provider Zonda, the U.S. New Home Lot Supply Index came in at 63.5 for the third quarter of 2020, representing an 8.9 percent drop year over year. Hear more about trends in U.S. housing policy and development at the 2021 ULI Housing Opportunity Conference.
February 1, 2021
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