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Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson is a freelance writer based in Atlanta and is a communications professional with more than 35 years of experience in the global commercial real estate and financial services industries. He is the former editor and publisher of National Real Estate Investor magazine and wrote the only biography on Sam Zell published by Penguin Group in 2009.

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Development and Construction
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Recreation and Entertainment
New Stadium, Entertainment District Are Last Puzzle Pieces for Downtown Oklahoma City
A major investment in the long-term future of professional soccer is set to dramatically transform the last major land parcel in downtown Oklahoma City. Thanks to a successful public/private partnership, America’s 20th-largest city is seeing a continued resurgence in its downtown.
March 13, 2025
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Design and Planning
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Mixed-Use
Atlanta’s West End: $450 Million Redevelopment Planned with Mixed-Use and Mixed-Income Affordable Housing
A recent announcement from the Atlanta city government has once again sparked conversation around the redevelopment of a once-vibrant mall in Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood.
November 12, 2024
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Design and Planning
Need for Speed: Formula 1 Is Driving Billions to American Cities
Move over IndyCar. Formula 1 racing is finally gaining traction in the United States. Places as diverse as Las Vegas, Austin, and Miami (and their respective states) are reaping major economic windfalls from permanent and temporary grand prix racetracks, along with first-class fan amenities and facilities, for this international sport.
June 18, 2024
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Issues and Trends
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Attainable Housing
What’s Next for the U.S. Build-to-Rent Industry?
Housing affordability is an ongoing challenge, one that has been exacerbated in the last few years by rising interest rates and home prices. One alternative that is proving popular is the build-to-rent (BTR) model, which includes communities with apartment-style or single-family homes, or a combination of both.
May 29, 2024
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