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January | February 2019 | Vol. XXXVIII No. 1 22 29 Legislative Agenda Brings Opportunity Teaching an Old Box New Tricks CCIM Institute advocates on critical commercial real estate issues. Two stories of big-box adaptive reuse demonstrate its growing appeal. by Elizabeth Vincent by Michele Wood 24 32 Combatting Workforce Shrinkage cover story Yield Ahead Beware of potential speed bumps in 2019. Industry experts discuss the dwindling talent pool. by K.C. Conway, CRE, MAI 36 Urban Satellites Rising In the orbit of major cities, these areas are growing in population and construction. by Stewart Rubin, CCIM, CMB, MAI edited by Catherine Simpson Olson 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 Connections 16 CIREMAGAZINE.COM January | February 2019 1