Innovative Multi-Use Projects, Retail Trends, and Strategic Acquisitions in CRE
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Steve Hamoen

Innovative Multi-Use Projects, Retail Trends, and Strategic Acquisitions in CRE

E284 • Oct 21, 2025 • 11 mins

In this episode, Steve Hamoen introduces Dallas' innovative multi-use projects, highlighting recent findings from CBRE. The discussion shifts to community design and zoning in Park Forest and North Oak Cliff, examining their implications for local development. Steve addresses the challenges of retail vacancies and explores the rise of mixed-use development trends as potential solutions. The episode also covers the redevelopment of a GSA office into residential units in Riverdale. Steve delves into DLC Management's strategic acquisitions, offering insights into their market impact. The conversation extends to university real estate partnerships and cross-border developments. The episode concludes with closing remarks and expressions of gratitude.

Key Points

  • Dallas is pioneering a mixed-use development model by combining public libraries with housing and retail projects, aiming to integrate public amenities with urban living spaces.
  • Retail vacancies in Herald Square highlight the challenges faced by urban retail environments, prompting a shift towards creating multi-functional spaces that blend commercial, residential, and recreational elements.
  • The trend of repurposing office buildings into residential units is gaining momentum across North America, addressing housing shortages and revitalizing urban areas through mixed-use developments.
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