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What are the business and regulatory factors for a successful Philippine REIT market?
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In an attempt to determine what business and regulatory factors are required for the successful establishment of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) structure in the Philippines, we analyzed the macro and microeconomic ...
Redevelopment of southern mill towns : a study of Georgetown, South Carolina
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
The Georgetown Steel Company (GSC), located in Georgetown, South Carolina, closed and filed for bankruptcy in October 2003. GSC has only been operating since the late 1960s; therefore, it does not contain masonry warehouse ...
Entitlement advantage : the balance of local knowledge and capital access in real estate entitlements
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Development is risky. The process of getting a shovel in the ground, steel into the sky, and rent checks into the bank involves distinct phases, each with their own risk and return profile. Generally considered the most ...
Real estate opportunities in energy efficiency and carbon markets
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Global interest in the effects of climate change has grown rapidly in recent years. The US federal government mulls a cap and trade system for large carbon emitters while states implement their own greenhouse gas schemes. ...
Choosing the right way : a comparative analysis of entitlement methods for private large-scale developments in Boston
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
In order to keep up with changing urban landscapes, zoning regulations need to be altered and revised to maintain the most appropriate land use. Boston, Massachusetts is a city that has experienced considerable demographic ...
Piecing together modular : understanding the benefits and limitations of modular construction methods for multifamily development
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
The primary purpose of this thesis is to explain the benefits and limitations of modular construction as it pertains to primarily wood-frame, multifamily housing in the United States. This thesis attempts to educate the ...
Knowledge-based cluster development in India : opportunities and challenges
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Knowledge-based industries tend to cluster. The nature of activities illustrate the importance of networks and virtual and proximity aspects of clustering. Review of existing literature brings out the advantages of clustering ...
From land to sea : an exploration of Sargents Wharf design and redevelopment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1990)
Based on the critique of privatization of the waterfront, design and d~velopment explorations are made to reinforce public access from the city to the water with emphasis on creating a clear sequence of public spaces that ...
A systematic study of real estate core funds : herd behavior and performance attribution analysis
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005)
The returns and portfolio characteristics of core funds were tested for evidence of herd behavior and performance relative to the NCREIF Property Index (NPI), using a proprietary database that included data from 1985 to ...
The highest and best use assessment of an adaptive reuse development : a former Agere Systems campus redevelopment plan
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007)
Fix it up or give it up and start over? This interviews and case studies based research was conducted to determine important factors in a successful adaptive reuse development and applied them to a sizable and well maintained ...