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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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Philanthropic Impact
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News
2019 Asia Pacific Special Issue of Urban Land Is Available Now
The cover package for the 2019 Asia Pacific special issue is titled “Finding Balance: The quest for smart buildings, smart tourism, and smart climate strategies.” Other topics include “South Korea: Heritage at Jeonju Hanok Village,” “ China: Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland Hotel,” “Thailand: Dealing with Bangkok’s Climate Challenge,"and “Interview: Chairman Nicholas Brooke.” This special issue will be available at the ULI Asia Pacific conference in Shanghai and mailed to ULI members in Asia.
June 7, 2019
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Market Trends
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Food and Real Estate
In Brief: Four Demographic Trends Spurring an Overhaul of the U.S. Food and Beverage Industry
A CBRE analysis of U.S. consumer spending and demographic patterns suggests significant changes for food-and-beverage operators and the real estate they occupy, including a greater push for convenient, prepared foods; a growing millennial influence; and the emergence of inner-ring suburbs as the industry’s hottest market.
April 24, 2019
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Economy, Market & Trends
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Spring Meeting
Author, Historian Jon Meacham: America Must Be Able to Face Facts, Has Faced Worse in the Past
Speaking at the ULI Spring Meeting in Nashville, bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Meacham said that as far back in America’s history as the Revolutionary War, Americans have been able to change their minds and switch sides on many issues. “America was founded on the idea that we could think our way through problems,” he said.
April 18, 2019
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Development and Construction
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Emerging Trends
Five Tours Highlighting the Best of Both the Old and the New Nashville
More than 3,000 ULI full members are expected in Nashville, April 16–18, to attend the 2019 ULI Spring Meeting. Music City was ranked fifth among markets to watch in Emerging Trends in Real Estate © 2018. Don’t miss these five tours of both the past and the future of Nashville.
March 4, 2019
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Capital Markets and Finance
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Philanthropic Impact
In Brief: Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast Has California’s Office and Retail Lagging, Industrial Still Surging
The latest Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey shows that despite the recent uncertainty in the stock market, increasing cap rates, and slower economic growth, developers’ views on California commercial real estate markets have not changed much from six months ago. Following the trends of the past two years, industrial space remains hot despite the economy’s fluctuations; multifamily housing remains strong in most markets; office has reached its peak; and retail markets continue to struggle.
February 22, 2019
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Philanthropic Impact
Inspiring the Future: UrbanPlan in the World
Attendees at the ULI Europe Conference heard from the teachers and students benefiting from ULI’s realistic and engaging program to bring the discourse of urban regeneration to the classroom.
February 22, 2019
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Economy, Market & Trends
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News
In Brief: Minneapolis, San Diego Are Top U.S. Multifamily Markets for 2019
According to a forecast by Marcus & Millichap, Minneapolis/St. Paul climbed two spots to head this year’s National Multifamily Index, as sustained apartment demand kept vacancy persistently tight, allowing for steady rent growth. San Diego also inched up two notches on solid rent growth to claim second place.
February 8, 2019
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Philanthropic Impact
Winter 2019 Issue of Urban Land Is Available for Download
The Winter 2019 issue is available for all to view online. The cover package for this issue is titled, “Deploying Capital: The Hunt for Opportunity Shifts to New Markets.” Other topics include “Advisory Services Panels: Charity Hospital in New Orleans,” “Last-Mile Logistics: Fulfillment Centers Go to Town,” and “Awards: 13 New Global Awards for Excellence.”
January 15, 2019
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Development and Construction
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News
In Brief: The Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2018
The 50 top-selling U.S. master-planned communities (MPCs) during 2018 surpassed their sales totals for the previous year by an average of 5 percent, according to data from RCLCO Real Estate Advisors. The top two communities were both in Florida: the Villages, with 2,134 home sales, is once again the top-selling community in the country, followed by Sarasota, Florida’s Lakewood Ranch.
January 11, 2019
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Economy, Market & Trends
Most Popular Urban Land Articles of 2018
As we close the books on 2018, we look back on the topics that resonated most with the online readers of Urban Landin the past year. Thank you to all of ULI’s members who contributed their expertise to many of these articles.
December 17, 2018
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