Diana Sabau
Senior Content Writer, CRE News & Market Analysis
Drawing on years of intense research in the U.S. commercial real estate market at Yardi Matrix, Diana now applies her expertise as a writer for the CommercialCafe blog. Her articles focus on CRE investment, labor market trends, and technology, and have been picked up by prestigious publications including the New York Times, GlobeSt, The Real Deal, NAIOP, MSN, and Bisnow.
Austin’s Talent Development Secures Top Spot Among Southern Innovation Hubs
When an area displays a significant concentration of skilled professionals — particularly in fields like technology, science and engineering — along with the infrastructure to develop and employ top talent, it creates a powerful engine for economic growth and innovation on a much larger scale.
Fanatics Grows Presence in Manhattan Following New Office Deal
Fanatics recently signed a lease for 54,000 square feet at 345 Hudson St., a 17-story property owned through a joint venture involving Norges Bank Investment, Hines and Trinity Church.
Gilbane Signs New Office Lease at Jamestown-Owned Arlington, Va., Building
Gilbane Building has reached an agreement with Atlanta-based real estate investor and manager Jamestown for a 27,000-square-foot office at Ballston Exchange — a mixed-use project in Arlington, Va.’s Ballston area offering retail, dining and office spaces.
Deloitte Signs 800,000-Square-Foot Lease for New Headquarters at Hudson Yards
Deloitte has chosen Hudson Yards as the location for its new North American headquarters. The company will lease nearly three-quarters of the planned 1.1-million-square-foot office building at 70 Hudson Yards, which is part of Related Companies’ extensive mixed-use development on Manhattan’s West Side.
UCLA Health Maintains Santa Monica Presence With Lease Renewal
UCLA Health is maintaining its presence in Los Angeles County after recently renewing its lease for 22,224 square feet at the three-story medical office building located at 2825 Santa Monica Blvd. in Santa Monica, Calif. Â
Arup Moves to New Financial District Office in 100,000-Square-Foot Deal
Arup, a global consultancy focused on sustainable development, is relocating its New York City operations. The company signed a lease for approximately 100,000 square feet at 140 Broadway, a 51-story office building in Manhattan’s Financial District owned by Union Investment.
Why the CBDs of Columbus, Nashville & San Jose Lead the Way in Business Diversity
The analysis relies on the Shannon Equitability Index – a commonly-used formula in biodiversity studies – to determine how the central business districts of major U.S. cities ranked across three metrics we argue are vital for the richness and vibrancy of local economies.
Trio Manufacturing Moves Headquarters Following $20 Million Expansion
Trio Manufacturing, a company specializing in aircraft engineering and manufacturing for both commercial and military sectors, is significantly expanding its operations in the South Bay. The company is relocating its headquarters and manufacturing plant from El Segundo, Calif., to a 123,200-square-foot industrial facility located at 17006 S. Figueroa St. within the Harbor Gateway area near Gardena and Carson, Calif.
Santander Stays Put: 7-Year Renewal at 437 Madison Ave.
Santander Bank has opted to remain at its current U.S. headquarters, located at 437 Madison Ave. The Spanish financial institution has finalized a seven-year lease renewal for 191,667 square feet, encompassing floors five through 10 of Sage’s 40-story office tower in Midtown East, with the added provision of a lease extension option.
Penzance Expands Industrial Portfolio With $55 Million in Northern Virginia Purchases
The $55 million acquisition included Gateway Centre in Northern Virginia — a 102,277-square-foot industrial flex building constructed in 1988 and located at 7201-7401 Gateway Court — and Linden Business Center, a similarly sized, 109,809-square-foot property at 7245-7795 Coppermine Drive that was built in 2001. The assets total 212,086 square feet and were sold by a partnership between Davin Holdings and The Davis Companies.
