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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!

Economy, Market & Trends
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In Brief: Fourth Quarter Occupancy Increased in U.S. Senior Housing
U.S. senior housing occupancy increased for the second consecutive quarter and rose to 81.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, a 1.0 percentage point increase from the third quarter and a 2.3 percentage point increase from a pandemic-related low of 78.7 percent in the second quarter, according to data from 31 metropolitan markets covered by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care.
January 7, 2022
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Development and Construction
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Slower Sales at the 50 Top-Selling U.S. Master-Planned Communities of 2021
According to RCLCO’s survey data, home sales in the 50 top-selling U.S. master-planned communities grew by a modest 5 percent compared to 2020, with a 14 percent decrease in sales during the second half of the year compared to the first.
January 5, 2022
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Economy, Market & Trends
Most Popular Urban Land Articles of 2021
As we close the books on the year, we wanted to look back on the topics that resonated with the readers of Urban Landonline in the past year. Here are the top five most popular articles from 2021.
December 23, 2021
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Development and Construction
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In Brief: Dodge Momentum Index Declines in November, Up Year over Year
The Dodge Momentum Index fell 4 percent in November to 171.7, down from the revised October reading of 178.1. In November, U.S. commercial planning fell 8 percent while institutional planning moved 5 percent higher.
December 8, 2021
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Economy, Market & Trends
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In Brief: Mixed Signals for Downtown Office in Washington, D.C.
The economic recovery in Washington, D.C., continued through the close of the third quarter of 2021. Office leasing activity is ongoing, though at a slower pace than years past, while asking rents are rising (up 2.1 percent from 2020 according to Newmark). The overall D.C. vacancy rate is just over 18 percent, according to CBRE.
November 29, 2021
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Resilience and Sustainability
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In Brief: A Path to a Net-Zero America
How many electric vehicles should be on America’s roadways by 2030 to meet climate goals? How much land will be needed for solar or wind farms? Princeton University has released the final report of its Net-Zero America study, which answers these questions and others.
November 17, 2021
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Development and Construction
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Finance – Asset and Portfolio Management
Affordable Housing Providers Look to Infill Modular and Rehabbing Older Properties
With more than a half a million people experiencing homelessness on any given night, the United States needs 6.8 million more affordable housing units, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Speaking on the “Affordable Housing through Alternative Strategies” panel at the 2021 ULI Fall Meeting, Bryan Esenberg, managing deputy commissioner, Department of Housing, City of Chicago, said that there is a 120,000-affordable-unit gap just in Chicago and that at the current rate you likely cannot just build your way out of it.
October 14, 2021
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Philanthropic Impact
WLI View from the Top: Taking Professional Risks, Building Networks
Speaking at the 2021 ULI Fall Meeting, two mid-career professionals who participate in ULI’s Women’s Leadership Institute talked about building their networks, taking positions you aren’t completely ready for, and leadership.
October 13, 2021
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Philanthropic Impact
Fall 2021 Issue of Urban Land
The Fall 2021 issue of Urban Land is now available for ULI members. The cover topic is “Urban Living: How the Pandemic Is Shaping Cities.” Other topics include “Net Zero: Chicago’s C40 Competition” and “Infrastructure: Managing Stormwater.”
Members Only
September 30, 2021
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Market Trends
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Real Estate Trends
In Brief: Growing Number of U.S. Suburbs See Renters Outnumber Owners
Renters are now the majority in more than 100 U.S. suburbs that were previously homeowner territory 10 years ago, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by Yardi’s RentCafé. Another 57 suburbs are expected to follow suit in the next five years, with many of these suburbs belonging to the Miami, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles metro areas.
September 20, 2021
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