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.
Scenes from the opening day of REITWorld 2016: NAREIT's Annual Convention for All Things REIT at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.
Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA) visited Macerich's Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, CA, and toured the property with Todd Falduti, senior manager, property management and Michael E. Johnson, vice president, property management, Northwest Property Group. Rep. Denham was briefed on the mall's recent activities and the economic impact it has on California's Central Valley.
Rep. Mark Walker (R-NC), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, visited CBL & Associates' Friendly Center in Greensboro, NC. During the visit, the Congressman was briefed by General Manager Brad Rogers on the properties' recent developments and economic impact on the local community.
Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, visited AvalonBay Communities' Avalon Esterra Park property in Redmond, WA. During the visit, the Congresswoman was briefed on the status of AVB's investment in the Seattle region.
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA) visited with executives from Piedmont Office Realty Trust in Atlanta and was updated on the company's current development projects in Georgia and throughout the country. Rep. Price is Chairman of the House Budget Committee and a senior member of the House Ways & Means Committee.