The city has spent billions of dollars to provide fresh water to its residents and tourist attractions, but experts say the efforts are straining the Persian Gulf’s natural resources.
Category: Real Estate (Commercial)
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A Black Woman’s Rise in Architecture Shows How Far Is Left to Go
They have worked for decades to make their way in a profession that remains overwhelmingly white and male, but there are signs of change.
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WeWork’s Bankruptcy Tests Claims of a Co-Working Revolution
The business of offering offices on flexible, short leases will survive the company’s troubles, but commercial real estate experts say it will probably remain a niche.
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Mel Sembler, Developer and G.O.P. Fund-Raiser, Is Dead at 93
He received ambassadorships after filling campaign coffers that led to two Bush presidencies. He later came around to backing Donald Trump.
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WeWork Files for Bankruptcy Amid Glut of Empty Offices
The move is a blow for landlords who have rented space to the co-working group, which is planning a “comprehensive reorganization” that includes cutting some of its leases.
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WeWork Bankruptcy Would Deal Another Blow to Ailing N.Y. Office Market
The fallout would be particularly hard for landlords already struggling with piling debt and companies scaling back their office footprint.
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After Pandemic Rush, South Florida Office Market Sees Steady Demand
Developers are adding amenities like wellness rooms and restaurants as competition for top buildings remains strong in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties.
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As Coal Plants Shutter, a Chance to Redevelop ‘the Gates of Hell’
Developers are combining new strategies with state and federal funds to turn decayed power plants once considered a blemish into potential assets for economic growth.
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The Places That Sam Bankman-Fried Left Behind
Before his FTX crypto exchange imploded and he went on trial for fraud, Mr. Bankman-Fried ran a global business empire spanning Berkeley, Calif., Hong Kong and the Bahamas.
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Vaults, Ducts, Kitchens: Everything Must Go When a Company Moves Out
As companies reduce their office footprint to accommodate remote work, they are turning to decommissioning teams to clear out furniture, fixtures and equipment.
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Rates Are Jumping on Wall Street. What Will It Do to Housing and the Economy?
A run-up in longer-term interest rates could help the Federal Reserve get the economic cool-down it wants — but it also risks a bumpy landing.
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Colleges Find Real Estate Bargains in Empty Office Spaces
As companies with hybrid work forces reduce square footage, universities see an opportunity to buy buildings at bargain prices.