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January | February 2018 | Vol. XXXVII No. 1 22 30 Adaptive Reuse Independents’ Power An Indiana military base closure turns into a successful downtown. CCIM entrepreneurs rely on their investment knowledge, market insights, value creation, and the credential. by Marci A. Reddick by Sara S. Patterson 24 34 Evaluating Creditworthiness cover story 38 Legislative Outlook 2018 Economic Resilience Economists predict slow, steady growth in 2018. How to evaluate whether nonrated tenants are creditworthy. by Beth Mattson-Teig Will the two parties reach consensus on infrastructure? by Mohammed Idlibi, CCIM by Sara S. Patterson columns departments President’s Desk Market Forecast CCIM Q&A Financing Focus Investment Analysis Legal Briefs Technology Solutions 2 10 12 14 16 18 20 6 40 42 44 48 Market Trends Regional Outlook International Beat Deal Makers CCIM Connections 20 CCIM.COM January | February 2018 1