The Nareit Developments section on reit.com provides updates of Nareit's activities and key events impacting the REIT and commercial real estate industry. Nareit is the worldwide representative voice for REITs and publicly traded real estate companies with an interest in U.S. real estate and capital markets.
Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) visited the Simon Property Group's Bangor Mall located in Bangor, ME. Poliquin, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, was briefed by James Gerety, General Manager, and Kimberly Reid, Director of Marketing and Business Development, on the mall's latest activities and economic contributions to the local community. 
Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, visited the Chicago Premium Outlets, a Simon Property Group property located in Aurora, IL.
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The Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) has launched a GRESB health and well-being module as an optional supplement to its annual survey.
NAREIT Corporate Member Weyerhaeuser has been named to a list of the world’s most ethical companies for 2016.
Paramount Group, Boston Properties, and Vornado Realty Trust receive awards for excellence in commercial building management.