Don’t Let Commercial Real Estate Pressures Impact Your Economic Development Goals

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3 Jun 2024


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The economic landscapes of communities nationwide are as unsettled as ever. One facet of this reality is the state of commercial real estate. Beginning with government-imposed shutdowns and social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and individuals have changed their habits, incorporating remote or hybrid work practices into daily life. As a result, the need for large corporate offices or brick-and-mortar stores has declined. Despite returns toward pre-pandemic norms, the current commercial real estate landscape presents a troubling future. Economic development organizations must account for this potential impact on their communities and be proactive to address the new normal.

Read the full article from Convergent here.