Sustainability in CRE, Office Conversions, and Retail Market Insights
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Steve Hamoen

Sustainability in CRE, Office Conversions, and Retail Market Insights

E144 • Jun 3, 2025 • 16 mins

In this episode, Steve Hamoen delves into how sustainability is transforming commercial real estate in India, focusing on innovations and ESG alignment. The discussion covers green certifications, corporate responsibility, and the urgency of sustainable growth. Steve also reviews CBRE's U.S. office market forecast, trends in space conversions, and Seattle's office market challenges. Additionally, he discusses Orion Real Estate Group's acquisition of Posner Commons and the potential of retail centers. JLL Capital Markets' industrial portfolio sale and its market impact are also highlighted. The episode wraps up with closing remarks and thanks.

Key Points

  • Sustainability is now a strategic imperative in commercial real estate, driven by tenant demands, investor priorities, and tighter regulatory compliance.
  • Cities like Delhi-NCR are leading the charge in integrating green-certified buildings, reflecting a deliberate approach to future-proofing urban development.
  • The trend of converting obsolete office spaces into mixed-use developments is growing, particularly in high-demand markets like Manhattan and Washington, D.C.
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