Some industry-specific terms become part of the general language even when not everyone can define them. Most people understand what zoning means. But ask a handful of representatives from different government entities how their entitlements process works and most will respond with, “What do you mean by entitlements?” Clarifying the Term “You own a piece of … [Read more...] about Entitlements and Zoning
George Garcia
Last WordWhat Factor is Most Important to a Business’ Success?
Scott Pruneau CEO ITS Logistics “In one word, Clarity. If you can achieve clarity on why you are in business, the market you serve, and how you create value for your stakeholders—your chances of success are very high.” Lori J. Raugust MAI, MRICS Senior Vice President | Valuation & Advisory National Team Leader – Gaming Newmark Knight Frank … [Read more...] about Last Word
Mastering Land EntitlementsG.C. Garcia, Inc.
A strategic and knowledgeable approach to securing land entitlements streamlines the involved processes and augments returns-on-investment in commercial real estate development. Land entitlements are the cornerstone of land development. Yet, a deep well of patience is necessary to unravel the bureaucratic complexities and multifarious requirements. George Garcia, the … [Read more...] about Mastering Land Entitlements
From Vision to Reality: A Look at Entitlements in Nevada
When developers set out to make a commercial real estate vision a reality, they first must get their prospective project plans approved by the jurisdictional agency in which the land falls, the city or county. This is called the entitlement process. Next is the procedure to obtain a building permit followed by construction and final approvals. All of these steps constitute the … [Read more...] about From Vision to Reality: A Look at Entitlements in Nevada
Live-Work-Play Repeat: Mixed-Use Projects Regain Traction
The 45-acre site of the former Park Lane Mall in Reno—about seven times the size of Reno’s Greater Nevada Field ballpark—has sat vacant for ten years but now is about to get made over into a development encompassing residential, retail and commercial components. As of mid-April, ground was slated to break soon on the infrastructure, then the 1,260 apartments to be followed … [Read more...] about Live-Work-Play Repeat: Mixed-Use Projects Regain Traction
NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter Announces 2017 Board of Directors and Officers
NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter Announces 2017 Board of Directors and Officers (Las Vegas) – NAIOP Southern Nevada, the commercial real estate development association, announced its 2017 board of directors and officers. All officers serve a one-year term. The 2017 officers are: • President – Jay Heller, Heller Companies • President Elect – Jeff Foster, Prologis • … [Read more...] about NAIOP Southern Nevada Chapter Announces 2017 Board of Directors and Officers