Ioana Ginsac
Senior Content Writer, Industry News & Reports
Ioana is a content writer who has been covering all-things-CRE (and more) for several Yardi network publications since 2017. You will find her byline regularly in industry news and market reports, but also on articles covering sustainable development, green urbanism, and innovation, all of which she has been passionately learning about for more than a decade. Her work has been referenced by publications including AmericanInno, Bisnow, BusinessInsider, Commercial Property Executive, Curbed, Fast Company, Forbes, GlobeSt.
Expert Insights: Leslie Fajfar on the Market for Luxury Amenities in New York City Office Space Before & After COVID-19
Leslie Fajfar shares her insights on some of the most popular luxury amenities with developers, owners, and managers of office space in New York City, as well as amenity trends shaping up for 2021 and beyond.
One Vanderbilt Is Open for Business
A developer’s dream 20 years in the making, SL Green and KPF’s One Vanderbilt is, at last, officially open for business. The newest skyscraper in town incorporates 1.7 million square feet of class A Manhattan office space and is nearly 70% leased.
Ranked: Best US Cities for Public Parks & Walkability
In addition to more city dwellers seeking live-work-play environments in which it is convenient to live without a car, walking became the safest social distancing transport option when running errands or commuting to and from work, during the onset of the 2020 pandemic. But there is more to walkability than functional purpose – greenspace of generous proportions distributed equally across our urban environments has significant positive effects on our quality of life. Check out the best US cities for public parks and walkability.
The Bulfinch Companies on Boston Office Market, CRE Success in 2020
How might the pandemic change amenity offerings in commercial real estate going forward? How has the company successfully delivered new office space to the Boston office market and managed a vast portfolio during the constantly changing economic environment of 2020?
AIG Moves Global HQ to Time-Life Building in Midtown Manhattan
AIG global headquarters moves from its Lower Manhattan home of 30 years to recently renovated Midtown Manhattan office space on 6th Avenue. Remaining workforce will be consolidated at 28 Liberty St., in Downtown Manhattan, and at 30 Hudson in Jersey City.
OUE Sells Iconic Los Angeles Office Tower
US Bank Tower, formerly the tallest building in town, sells for $430 million to a Silverstein affiliate. Encompassing 1.4 million square feet of LEED Gold Los Angeles office space, the deal comes out to just over $300 per square foot.
Buildings After COVID-19: USGBC on New Pilot Credits, Meeting Improved Health Standards in Existing Buildings & More
“Health has been a part of LEED and a big part of the green building conversation, in general, especially in the last few years. Part of the discussion now, though, involves looking at what already exists and reinforcing those solutions, while also taking what we’re learning about the virus and finding new pathways to support the market.”
Wright Runstad Breaks Ground on Final Piece of Rainier Square
The developer expressed confidence in the market’s resilience beyond the temporary COVID-19 situation. Company President, Greg Johnson, noted the block’s importance in stimulating this last phase of its development.
Office News Highlights: Chicago Office Tower Sells for $210M Cash, Morgan Stanley Signs $1.5M Lease Expansion in Columbus, and More
This week in office news: Spear Street Capital closes on 225 W Wacker Dr. in Chicago CBD; Morgan Stanley expands Columbus office lease to occupy 100% of Easton Commons; Dallas investment firm moves to larger office space in response to COVID-19 guidelines.
Atlanta, Dallas, Denver on Shortlist of Upcoming Facebook Hubs
As part of a multi-phase rolling out of remote hiring, Zuckerberg named the three hubs where Facebook plans to tap into fresh talent pools: Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver.
