Jeffrey Spivak

Jeffrey Spivak, a senior market analyst in suburban Kansas City, Missouri, is an award-winning writer specializing in real estate development, infrastructure, and demographic trends.

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Development and Construction
Historic Rehab: Philadelphia’s Navy Yard
Home to retired Navy ships, pharmaceutical and tech companies—and even the makers of Tastykake—a historic rehab site can hardly be more varied.
April 1, 2016
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Infrastructure
Smart Glass out of the Shadows
With the technology improving and prices falling, glass that automatically darkens to control glare and heat is gaining popularity.
March 7, 2016
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Resilience and Sustainability
A New Competitive Edge: Water Management
As drought continues its choke hold on California, continued development relies on making water supplies stretch further.
September 21, 2015
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Economy, Market & Trends
Adaptive Use Is Reinventing Detroit
Long-vacant and historic buildings are being repurposed in the Motor City, including a taxicab repair shop rejuvenated as Two James Spirits distillery and a former pawnshop renovated into a restaurant but keeping the former name, “Gold Cash Gold.”
September 14, 2015
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Resilience and Sustainability
Better Data Collection–through Light Fixtures
On top of offering energy-efficient lighting, LED systems can collect and transmit data on their environment-and the people in it.
June 26, 2015
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Industry Sectors
The Bayou City: Reclaiming Houston’s Signature Waterways
Across the United States, a number of cities are attempting to restore and rediscover their urban rivers. One of the most ambitious efforts is occurring in Houston, where Buffalo Bayou Park is undergoing a $58 million redevelopment to be completed this year.
May 4, 2015
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Infrastructure
A Developing Front in Resilience: Electricity Microgrids
At some forward-thinking projects, developers are taking control of the electric supply into their own hands.
February 17, 2015
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Development and Construction
Going to the Dogs: Profitable Pet-Friendly Amenities
With pet-grooming stations, rooftop dog walks--and a premium on the rent--developers are catering more to their pet-loving clientele.
August 18, 2014
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Finance – Asset and Portfolio Management
Raising the (Phone Coverage) Bars in Commercial Buildings
Building owners and telecom carriers are finding ways to bridge the mobile phone coverage gaps that frustrate users.
May 12, 2014
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Design and Planning
A New Voice in Town: Urban Design Centers
A hybrid of city code authorities and civic boosters, design centers promote downtown aesthetics and walkability, one project at a time.
November 1, 2013
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