When it comes to choosing the right location for your new school development project, it’s not all about location. While it’s true that location is the biggest influencing factor on the success of school district real estate, there’s more to the process than simply picking the best plot of land. Real estate development for schools
Closing a ministry and selling a church property is one of the most difficult experiences a congregation will ever face. The congregation of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of San Lorenzo decided it was time to sell the church property at 15661 Washington Avenue in San Lorenzo, California, and use the proceeds of the
Housing Veteran Jeff Slavin Joins DCG as VP of Real Estate Development Services Jeff Slavin, former CEO of the non-profit housing provider HomeAid America, joined DCG this month as Vice President of Real Estate Development Services at DCG Strategies, Inc. Slavin is a veteran of the non-profit and corporate housing industries. He served as CEO as well as Chair
In many cities, particularly ones with rich histories, public buildings are the most striking. These buildings may be the city hall, or a historic courthouse, or even an old school. These were among the first structures built as the city was growing and they demonstrate a sense of permanence. With columns, arches, dramatic pavilions, and other striking touches, they were meant to show that the city had truly arrived, that it belonged, and that it wasn’t going anywhere. They were built of pride and justifiable boosterism. Unfortunately, they were also built a long time ago.
Students at community colleges can now learn from anywhere at anytime, providing real estate opportunities for the institutions. Image from Wikimedia Commons. The phrase community college is one of those dyads we take for granted, not really thinking much about what it means. It is a signifier for a smaller, usually non-residential school with unconventional hours made up of non-traditional students. But its real importance comes when you take the two words apart and focus on the community side. A community college is a place that is both part of and an aid to the community. It draws regionally, from neighbors and coworkers, and its life comes from the strength of the community.
In Sacramento last year, a developer revealed an ambitious plan to convert an old factory, a former ice plant and storage facility, into apartments, restaurants, offices, and stores. The developer liked the gritty industrial feel of nine connected buildings that formed the oldest part of the historic plant, where he planned to build the office and
Schools have a lot of options when they need space. One of them is buying and converting an old building. Credit: Flickr CC user US Department of Education Occasionally schools have to close, leaving large, empty buildings in their wake. People have frequently found interesting ways to repurpose them, turning the old buildings into community
Some churches have to decide between building a new church or buying a preexisting building for their permanent home. Both paths can make sense. Credit: Flickr CC user Rick Camacho A couple of years ago, a church in Clayton, California, announced to its members that it was moving out of its downtown building. They had
People have restored and repurposed old churches across the country. You never know what stories an old church can tell. Credit: Flickr CC user Want2Know Churches used to be the cornerstone of a growing town. Oftentimes, they are the oldest buildings in a community, and the setting of a city’s most famous moments. These seemingly
Since the recession, new office construction has slowed down considerably. Despite adding jobs, many American cities have seen few new office projects. Speculative office building — when developers begin construction without locking down the leases – has been even rarer. The times are changing, however, and the cranes are starting to be seen atop rising
One story that affects commercial real estate has drawn little attention in the business press – the federal government has shed millions of square feet of office space and warehouse space in recent years. In a move to save money and maintenance costs, the Obama Administration embarked on its “Freeze the Footprint” policy. The Department
