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Recent Trends in Real Estate Development (Spring 2024)

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and real estate development projects in their communities. Figure 1) Source: Fannie Mae Developers continue to report challenges caused by high interest rates. 2] (Figure 4) Source: U.S. link] [2] St. Louis FRED Economic Data.

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Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services

CRA Today

Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services [link] There are a wealth of opportunities to serve aspiring entrepreneurs and established small businesses! The post Episode 59: Economic Development as a Key to Community Development Services appeared first on CRA Today.

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5 Strategies for Developing a Local Green Jobs Plan

NLC (National League of Cities)

cities could create nearly 20 million sustainable jobs, of which most would be developed within cities themselves. Historic federal funding in a cleaner, more resilient economy coupled with global pressure to act necessitates a climate-ready workforce. If bold climate action is taken by 2030, U.S.

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How EdTech and workforce development companies drive business success through AWS Marketplace

AWS Public Sector Blog

Recognizing the value that public sector and education buyers can realize through AWS Marketplace, an increasing number of education technology (EdTech) and workforce development companies are listing their products on AWS Marketplace. The courses span critical professional skills such as project management, development, leadership, and more.

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Property Tax Exemptions for Community & Economic Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

This blog post attempts to identify which of these property tax breaks that might be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development plans. Under that exclusion, qualifying farmland is taxed at its present use (farming) rather than its true market value (for development). Retirement facilities ( G.S.

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Recent Trends in Real Estate Development: Winter 2024

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

These posts are meant to inform local governments about current conditions facing private developers and development projects in their communities. In the months leading up to the Fed’s announcement, commercial real estate developers continued to report project delays caused by high interest rates. See Figure 1. link] [2] St.

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How artificial intelligence can power clinical development

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

If clinical development fails to keep pace, the benefits to patients will be delayed. Artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery.