Strong projects with appropriate equity injections and managed by experienced sponsors are still obtaining financing through commercial banks. Other borrowers are having to search for alternative sources of capital that include smaller regional and community banks, life companies and private equity debt funds.

Apartment demand continues to soar, thanks in large part to strong employment growth. Last month, employers added more than 255,000 jobs, following behind June's 287,000 job gains

As U.S. home prices and rents continue to soar, some developers are taking aim at a new target market — those willing to sacrifice square footage to be able to live near their work and area nightlife at a more budget-friendly price.

Millennials are willing to compromise a little bit on the space in favor of an amenity package and lifestyle that they like, and proximity and walkability that are so important in urban environments.

How many hours of your life have you spent driving at less than 10 miles an hour on I-35 or circling Downtown looking for parking? It's probably best not to count. Traffic and parking woes have grown from annoyances to deterring factors in the workplace.

The 33-story project will have 244 hotel rooms and 99 condos priced at $600k to $3M. Large penthouses will make you really pay for the view—they sell for upwards of $8M.

Things like traffic, parking, collaboration, flexibility and proximity to good amenities usually dominate the conversation.

With tech firms snatching up space left and right and the labor market recovering with vigor, office demand remained strong in Q2. The sector recovered from its traditional first-quarter dive to a healthy performance, with average vacancy rates for these core markets at a stable 11.5%. That's 30 basis points lower than it was a year ago, according to a recent Colliers International report.

Architecture and planning fall far short of their potential for public leadership when professionals focus all of their talents on creating an artistic statement, without engaging local stakeholders in co-developing solutions. How can we promote a higher professional standard for planners and designers?

Making room for the different ways people and teams collaborate is key to effective workplace design.

Occupant wellness and comfort have gained increasing prominence, especially since the signing of a partnership between the International WELL Building Institute and the U.S. Green Building Council in 2014.

Thursday, Sept. 8
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Jack and Ginger's - Domain Rock Rose
11500 Rock Rose Ave.

RECA's monthly happy hour mixers encourage both members and non-members to meet and network. September's happy hour is sponsored by Altura Solutions.

Waller Creek Update: Public and Private Development Working Together

Wednesday, September 14
11:15 am - 1:00 pm

Four Seasons Hotel
98 San Jacinto Blvd.