MAY 2011

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TEXAS RETAIL ROUNDTABLE
Texas Real Estate Business spoke with retail real estate executives across the state to get their perspective on the Texas’ retail market. This month’s participants include: Keith Van Arsdale, president and chief executive officer of BMC Capital; Lisa Bridges, director of market research, Colliers International; Gary Davis, president, First Advisors; Scott Walker, director of leasing, MIMCO; and Michael Blum, partner and managing broker, NAI Rio Grande Valley.

LEGOLAND’S CONSTRUCTION
Merlin Entertainment expands LEGOLAND in Texas.
Savannah Duncan

RETAIL RETENTION ESSENTIAL
Economic development relies on it, as well as expansion.
C. Kelly Cofer, CCIM


Feature Articles

RETAIL INVESTMENT MARKET SURPRISES
To the surprise — and happiness — of many, the retail investment sales market has made a comeback in recent months.
Alan Pontius

SHOPPING “CENTERTAINMENT”
Shopping centers are incorporating more leisure elements to engage their audiences.
Jeff Green

NET LEASE MID-YEAR UPDATE
The second half of 2011 should be a strong one for the net lease market as demand ramps up and cap rates move down.
Lara Fuller

RE-TENANTING BANKRUPTED BIG BOXES
Paving the way for retail’s rebound.
Jeff Simonson

THE SLEEPOVER PROJECTSM: A DESIGN STUDY
Dallas-based D2 Architecture immerses its architects in a day-in-the-life of a senior housing resident.
David A. Dillard, AIA


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