Diana Mosher is a contributing writer with Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News. She writes about a range of real estate and design topics including development, architecture/design, marketing/business development and property management/operations/tech. Mosher joined MHN as editor in chief in 2005. She has been a contributing editor to the CPE-MHN team since 2016.

The KODO anticipates the needs of renters with a curated experience that includes stylish furnishings, boutique hotel-style programming and the ability to control all systems within the “smart home.” Image courtesy of CGI

Mission Success: CGI’s Cohen Curates Lifestyles for Discerning Renters

This investor says he built his company’s $900 million portfolio by anticipating needs as well as cycles and maintaining a hands-on approach.

One Theater Square in Newark, N.J., a 23-story rental property with 243 apartment homes, represented a partnership with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center and was the first ground-up apartment building in Newark in more than 50 years. It’s more than 60 percent leased after only six months and will be fully occupied by spring 2019. Image courtesy of Dranoff Properties

Why Carl Dranoff Continues to Lead Markets

Having sold off its Philadelphia apartment portfolio to Aimco, game-changer Dranoff Properties is poised to find new ways to revitalize neighborhoods in its third decade. Founder Carl Dranoff discusses his strategy, the sale and what’s next for his company.

Meredith Marshall’s Mixed-Income Approach

BRP embraces workforce housing development in previously underserved neighborhoods in New York City and other markets.

Adaptive Reuse: Salvages Worth the Sweat

Three unique projects that saved beloved buildings from the wrecking ball, while delivering long-term benefits to local communities.

3 Creative Collaborations Driving the Business of Design

For 50 years NeoCon has been influencing workplace design through new product introductions. This year saw many new and strategic partnerships.

Wilsonart Laminates Pays Homage to Mid-Century Design

Wilsonart recently teamed up with home design bloggers Pam Kueber and Kate Battle of RetroRenovation.com to introduce Retro Renovation by Wilsonart.

Millennials: One Size Does Not Fit All

Guy Hayes, president, Legacy Partners, discusses what Millennials are looking for in an apartment. He warns against generalizing about this large demographic which has varied tastes depending on age and region.

3 Places I Go for Inspiration: An Afternoon with Robin Wilson Carrier, ASID, LEED AP

A new property must have a good measure of personality in order to compete. Too much edge can result in looking dated prematurely. It’s a careful balancing act, for new construction as well as renovations of older apartment properties.

On the Market: This Week’s Most Interesting CRE Listings

Check out the week’s most interesting for-sale CRE assets.

MHPI Milestone

Military housing celebrates two decades of privatization.