Preying on Land-Developer identifies what the three leading buyers of land today demand.

For more than 18 months, the industry has been abuzz with talk about the billions of dollars in capital roosting in real estate. Private equity firms, global investment banks, insurance companies, foreign investors, even high net-worth individuals have all been posturing, waiting for that sweet moment when their return threshold and risk calculations will pencil out.

In the Zone: The development community debates the impact of inclusionary zoning

All eyes seem to be on Philadelphia. There, a newly-enacted inclusionary zoning (IZ) law has some developers worried about their future in the City of Brotherly Love.

Scrutiny by Lenders Demands Better Preparation by Developers

Developers these days can feel like circus animals: They have to jump through more and more hoops. Whether it’s meeting the demands of investors or passing muster internally, developers must work harder at the feasibility stage to prove a project is viable.

Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund: Investing in Communities

CANYON-JOHNSON LEVERAGES $1 BILLION TO PROVE DEVELOPERS ARE NOT AS ARROGANT AS THEY SEEM.

by Chris Wood

On April 16, the firm announced the closing of the $1 billion Canyon- Johnson Urban Fund III, an urban investment vehicle that eclipsed the combined $900 million the company raised in two predecessor funds, including the $300 million ultimately racked up during that first capital raise in 2000.

Developer News & Notes

Sustainability, Market Trends, Energy Efficiency, an Executive Q&A on Mixed-Use Properties and more…