MAY 2008

Cover Stories

BRIDGING THE GAP
The developers of Tucson Marketplace at The Bridges have worked tirelessly to enrich a downtrodden section of Tucson, Arizona.
Brian A. Lee

CITIES LOOKING TO DEVELOP
Western cities continue to find successful methods to bring new business and development to their communities.
Amy Bigley

PREMIUM BRAND
Caruso Affiliated's Americana at Brand will open its doors and open minds this month.
Nick Margiasso

UNCOMMON TOUCH
Experience, creativity have made Faris Lee Investments stand out in Southern California and nationally in retail property sales.
Brian A. Lee


Feature Articles

WE CAN CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Reform in the construction industry will benefit not only contractors but also investors, consumers and taxpayers.
Barry B. LePatner

MOST VALUABLE MIDDLEMAN
Hiring an owner’s representative with design and construction backgrounds can eliminate many project headaches.
Larry M. Barken and Robert W. Kubicek

BUILDING OUTSIDE THE BOX
Western developers are creating multifamily properties that are very different from those in the past.
Lara Fuller

MIXING IT UP
Mixed-use developments continue to attract attention from consumers, retailers and residents in the West.
Amy Bigley

WESTERN HOTEL INVESTMENT TRENDS & OUTLOOK
Hotel investors still like the West as global economics favor incoming travel and capital flows.
Kristina Paider

WESTERN HOTEL PROJECTS
Hospitality developers demonstrate distinctness in their projects but location and luxury are core, common themes.
Anastasia Parsons

DISPOSITION DYNAMO
DJM Realty has made a business out of trimming stores for retailers.
Brian A. Lee

NETWORK, NET GAIN
R.D. Bronson’s 30-year track record of commercial development success covers many projects and also many people.
Brian A. Lee

WREB Architecture Survey (PDF)

A STEADFAST REVIVAL
Steadfast Commercial Properties has found success transforming older regional malls into viable retail centers.
Randall Shearin

GROWING A MIXED-USE GARDEN
Excel Realty Holdings is developing Anaheim GardenWalk, a 19.3-acre mixed-use, lifestyle center in Anaheim.
Amy Bigley

BOURN TO CREATE REAL ESTATE VALUE
Bourn Partners’ team identity helps it excel in commercial development in the Southwest.
Brian A. Lee


Market Highlight

PHOENIX
Craig Coppola, Andrew Cheney, Patrick Dempsey, Jan Fincham, Tyler Anderson and Mark Krison


Snapshots

LAS CRUCES RETAIL MARKET

ALBUQUERQUE MULTIFAMILY MARKET

LAS VEGAS RETAIL MARKET






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