The Station at Othello Park Linked in to Seattle
Seattle–The Station at Othello Park, a 420,000 square-foot, mixed-use development in Seattle, has earned LEED NC Silver certification.
Energy Efficiency Meets Unique Architecture with New Slovenia Apartments
The energy-efficient Lace apartment community in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, is designed with visually striking architecture that also protects from some of the country’s more extreme weather conditions.
Whisnand to Head Henry S. Miller Management
Dallas–Brian Whisnand has been promoted to president of the Henry S. Miller Realty Management division.
Economy Watch: U.S. Construction Slumps Again
Construction spending dropped in May; Japan’s post-quake economy is moving toward recovery; and consumer sentiment dropped in June.
Indiana Seniors Housing Furthers City’s Redevelopment Plans
Mishawaka, Ind.–Sterling Development is partnering with Memorial Hospital of South Bend, Inc. to construct Heritage Place at LaSalle Square Senior Apartments in South Bend, Ind.
Rhodes to Lead NEF Affordable Housing Investments
Chicago–Rachel Rhodes has been selected to lead its National Equity Fund, Inc.’s Midwest affordable housing investments as its new regional vice president.
PODCAST: Economy Watch Weekly with Dees Stribling
For the week ending July 1, home prices were up for once; consumer confidence and sentiment were down; and investors in the Eurozone were happy to learn that Greece won’t be crumbling to ruins.
Economy Watch: Home Prices Up, Especially the Non-Distressed Variety
CoreLogic reports that housing prices were up in May; most of the largest U.S. counties saw unemployment increase last year; and the Fed bids farewell to quantitative easing.
Apartment Market Pushing toward 6 Percent Annual Rent Growth
Dallas–Axiometrics Inc. released a research report today that shows the national apartment market continuing to heat up in May, with effective rents increasing 0.7 percent from April levels.
USGBC LEED Volume Program Available for Existing Buildings
Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Green Building Council announced that LEED Volume Program for Operations & Maintenance is now available for existing green building projects.