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Hannah Miet

Hannah Miet is an award-winning writer based in Los Angeles. She launched the L.A. bureau of The Real Deal as its founding editor. Her feature writing has appeared in Newsweek and The New York Times.

Hannah is the founder of HMC, a content and brand marketing micro-agency specifically for the commercial real estate industry. There, she uses 10+ years of experience with commercial real estate audiences to help experts in the field become thought leaders, communicate the value of their businesses, and differentiate their brands in a crowded market.

Experts explore new underwriting models and tax increment financing districts to fund the rebuilding of homes and infrastructure
Experts encourage the creation of community rebuilding authorities and
other measures to ensure the best-case scenario for recovery after January’s wildfires
In the aftermath of California’s devastating January fires, which caused more than $164 billion in losses, experts are calling for urgent reforms in wildfire insurance policies. Advocates, including Darcy L. Coleman of Alagem Capital, emphasize the need for legislation that empowers the insurance commissioner to mandate incentives for fire-hardening and community mitigation efforts. They warn that, without proactive measures to address skyrocketing premiums and inadequate coverage, homeowners are sure to face heightened financial risks when disaster strikes.
Local governments are rolling out new and updated programs—including tax incentives and zoning amendments—to encourage developers to convert vacant office buildings to some other use.
A professional self-certification program could dramatically boost the recovery effort
Experts suggest more comprehensive soil testing to ensure wildfire victims can safely return home
“Investors are increasingly looking at airports as lucrative opportunities,” said Steve Forrer, chief investment officer at Aviation Facilities Management Company. “When you position an airport development correctly, it can draw in a wide range of businesses, from tech startups to established global firms,” he said.
Conversions of office buildings for residential uses are becoming increasingly viable in some regions. According to Steven Paynter, a principal at Gensler who leads the firm’s global building transformation and adaptive use practice, office-to-residential conversions are viable in 25–30 percent of the buildings his team analyzes.
On Wednesday, during the ULI Fall Meeting’s final day at Resorts World Las Vegas, a panel of commercial real estate experts gathered onstage in the Resorts World Theater to forecast the industry’s trajectory through 2026.
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