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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
University-affiliated retirement development : a resource for universities
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2004)
Feasibility study of Korea biocluster with real estate perspectives
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Globalization has created a dynamic and rapidly changing marketplace. A business must move quickly to capitalize on the changing environment. For example, many global biotechnology firms are seeking new geographical locations ...
The value of flexible design : real estate investment and development strategy under uncertainty
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2003)
Utilizing recent research into building life cycle analysis and option valuation theory, this thesis develops an architectural methodology for analyzing buildings' "capacity for change," and economic models for valuing ...
Greening stadiums : study of environmentally responsible methods of building and retro-fitting stadiums
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
Sustainable development for stadiums and arenas is a recent topic gaining interest throughout professional sports ownership groups worldwide. Stadiums have lagged behind in understanding the best practices surrounding the ...
Stadium development and urban renewal : a look at Washington, DC
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
This thesis investigates the factors, related to urban stadium development, that act as a catalyst for subsequent local urban renewal. Over the recent decades there has been substantial debate related to stadium or arena ...
Real estate investment in Cuba : is now the right time?
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
On the eve of the fifty-year anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, change finally appears to be on the horizon for Cuba. In February 2008, Raul Castro succeeded his older brother Fidel as President of the Republic of Cuba. ...
New Songdo City and the value of flexibility : a case study of implementation and analysis of a mega-scale project
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2008)
In the modern real estate industry, mega-scale developments have been a notable feature. The distinctiveness of these projects is that they are enormous in scale and thus require many years to develop. Unlike regular sized ...