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Ron Nyren

Ron Nyren is a freelance architecture, urban planning, and real estate writer based in the San Francisco Bay area.

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Capital Markets and Finance
Assessing the Risks and Opportunities That Lie Ahead for Global Real Estate
Industry leaders speaking at a general session at the 2023 ULI Spring Meeting agreed that innovation is needed to provide more housing in growing cities.
May 17, 2023
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Residential
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Resorts/Second Homes
Creating Attainable Housing for the Workforce in Resort Communities
Resort communities are appealing places to live year round, with stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities in abundance. However, the same factors that make these places attractive can make them difficult for locals.
February 21, 2023
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Resilience and Sustainability
ULI Product Council Insights: What’s Next for Real Estate ESG
Experts discuss the effectiveness of policies that are aimed at increasing energy performance in buildings; the challenges of measuring and reporting climate-related physical and transition risks; strategies for navigating the complexities and uncertainties of environmental, social, and governance investing; and related trends.
February 3, 2023
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Philanthropic Impact
Ron and Mary Nahas Donate $1 Million to ULI for UrbanPlan
ULI Foundation governor Ron Nahas and his wife, Mary, have donated $1 million to UrbanPlan, an interactive educational program that engages high school students, university students, and public officials in understanding the forces shaping real estate development.
January 30, 2023
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Development and Construction
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Leadership
UL Interview: Katie Maslechko and Chandler Hogue, Co-Chairs of the Young Leaders Group Steering Committee
In 2021, the ULI Americas Young Leaders Group (YLG) Steering Committee was formed to better support and connect the more than 50 YLG district council cohorts in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Urban Landspoke with co-chairs Chandler Hogue, director of Gemdale USA Corporation in Pasadena, California, and Katie Maslechko, director of development for Beedie in Vancouver, British Columbia, about how the committee works to empower its members to contribute to the Institute and help shape the future of the built environment.
January 23, 2023
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Development and Construction
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New York City
UL10: Public/Private Partnership Projects
Ten projects leverage public and private resources to realize complex new developments.
Members Only
January 23, 2023
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Development and Construction
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Architecture – Landscape
Outlook for Urban Living
How is multifamily housing development changing in the era of remote work and escalating construction costs?
December 16, 2022
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Resilience and Sustainability
How CRE Can Prepare to Meet New York City’s Local Law 97
Moody’s Analytics CRE analyzed the potential financial impact of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act The resulting research paper draws on New York City data on the types of fines likely to be levied, as well as Moody’s own net operating income data from commercial mortgage–backed securities properties, to estimate fines for property owners who take no mitigating measures to reduce energy usage.
November 23, 2022
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Resilience and Sustainability
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Capital Markets and Finance
Pent-Up Demand for ESG Investments Presents Opportunities, Challenges for Real Estate Industry
A new survey by PwC identified an exponential increase in the asset and wealth management industry’s desire for environmental, social, and governance–oriented (ESG) investments: in the United States alone, assets under management are projected to more than double from $4.5 trillion in 2021 to $10.5 trillion in 2026. At the same time, asset managers report being challenged to create enough new funds to keep up with the demand, giving an edge to real estate firms with strong sustainability programs.
November 18, 2022
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Economy, Market & Trends
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Industrial
Disrupted by Pandemic, Demand for Warehouse Space Still Flying High
The COVID-19 pandemic made 2021 a historic year for the shipping and logistics industry, as rising e-commerce sent large retailers and general merchandisers scrambling for warehouse space to hold their inventory, supply-chain issues delayed shipments, real estate developers strained to keep up with demand, and local governments struggled to issue permits quickly with employees working from home.
October 27, 2022
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