From REBIC The story in Matthews is the same story everywhere. Proposed data centers are being rejected by communities across the board. The “Project Accelerate” data center in Matthews, NC was withdrawn by its developer, Crosland Southeast, following significant community opposition where residents voiced concerns over potential increases in electricity bills, noise, and water usage, which…
By Brielle Scott for Market Share Blog | October 14, 2025 David Greek and Matt Schlindwein, managing partners with Greek Real Estate Partners, joined NAIOP’s Inside CRE podcast recently to offer their takes on today’s investment climate, the headwinds shaping logistics real estate, how developers are adapting to higher costs and political pressures, and…
By Jason Keil | October 7, 2025 In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, Kevin Lacz answered the call to serve with unwavering resolve. He joined the Navy, conquered the grueling BUD/S training, and went on to complete two combat tours with the elite SEAL Team THREE. His valor in combat earned him a…
By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE | October 7, 2025 NAIOP and commercial real estate leaders are closely watching a landscape shaped by tax policy, energy debates, tariffs and political dynamics. NAIOP’s priority issues have been front and center this year, offering both victories and challenges for the industry. “One of the biggest fights this year…
From REBIC Policy Brief:Â Transportation as a Lever for Economic Mobility in Charlotte -Mecklenburg Prepared for:Â Local Government, Community Stakeholders, and Business Leaders Prepared by:Â Leading On Opportunity Background Charlotte Mecklenburg faces one of the steepest transportation challenges in the nation. With an average one-way commute of 28.3 minutes – the second longest in the U.S. – transportation…
By Brian Gallagher | September 30, 2025 In today’s competitive manufacturing landscape, speed, efficiency and sustainability are driving major shifts in how facilities are designed and built. From off-site prefabrication to digital integration and artificial intelligence-driven decision-making, advanced construction strategies are redefining project delivery. These innovations not only streamline timelines but also enhance quality, cost…
From REBIC You may have noticed the extra frequency of transportation conversations and many end up in our 2 For Tuesday articles. That’s because any proper land use discussion around residential or commercial development depends upon the successful expansion of good transportation plans. The huge and bi-partisan supported Transportation Referendum (Refresh your knowledge by reviewing the CRBA…
From REBIC We’ve chosen to highlight two important stories that are intrinsically connected and highly relevant to our members. First, we recently invited Matthew Allen, J.D., into the REBIC family as an Area Advocacy Manager for Haywood, County NC. (In addition to being Director of Professional Development & Government Affairs, for Land of the Sky…
Professional Background Current Role & Company: What is your current position, and what does your company specialize in? Director of Business Development CLT region. Elevating the site design experience through our civil engineering and landscape architect expertise. Career Path: How did you get started in commercial real estate, and what led you to where…
From REBIC Another powerhouse of oversight and influence is the DSTAC (Development Services Technical Advisory Committee). This organization’s Co-Chair, appointed by the City’s DSTAC Leadership Team, is our own Karla Knotts. In fact, the membership roster reads as a who’s who in our industry including Mark Van Dine, our recent REBIC Member Spotlight. The Development Services Technical Advisory…
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