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L E A D E R S H I P R O U N D TA B L E
Corporate Real Estate: An Interview With Experts Panelists: Michele Flynn, CRE; Barbara Hampton; Von W. Moody, III,
CRE; and Martha A. O'Mara, CRE. Moderator: Peter L. Holland, CRE
Enterprise Component Allocation: Methodology Discussion
Roland D. Nelson, CRE
Mixed-Use Development and Financial Feasibility: Part I – Economic and Financial Factors
Joseph S. Rabianski, Ph.D., CRE; Karen M. Gibler, Ph.D.; J. Sherwood Clements, III; and O. Alan Tidwell
Credit Crisis has Weakened Global Property Fundamentals
Simon Rubinsohn
Managing Risk in Income Property Loan Portfolios Marc Thompson, CRE, CCIM, FRICS
Islamic Financing and Foreclosure Keith S. Varian, Esq.; and Jennifer M. Rockwell, Esq.
Counseling the Banks: What is the Market for Branches?
Bradley R. Carter, CRE, MAI, CCIM; J. Tyler Leard; and Matthew H. Jackson
The Income Tax Effects of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
on Real Estate Transactions J. Russell Hardin, Ph.D.
C O M M E N TA RY
When Will the Miami Condominium Market Recover?
Follow the Land, Man Richard Langhorne, CRE, FRICS;
and John Blazejack, CRE, MAI, FRICS
R E S O U R C E R E V I E W S
Navigating the Redevelopment Maze Redevelopment—Planning, Law and Project Implementation: A Guide for Practitioners
Reviewed by Mary C. Bujold, CRE
A Practical Guide to Commercial Real Estate Transactions From Contract to Closing,
Reviewed by Daniel L. Swango, Ph.D., CRE, FRICS, MAI
Enough. True Measures of Money, Business and Life Reviewed by Bowen H. “Buzz” McCoy, CRE
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EDITOR IN CHIEF
Peter C. Burley, CRE Simpson Housing LLP, Denver, CO
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Marc Louargand, Ph.D., CRE Saltash Partners LLC, West Hartford, CT
2009 EDITORIAL BOARD
Owen M. Beitsch, Ph.D., CRE Real Estate Research Consultants, Orlando, FL
Mary C. Bujold, CRE Maxfield Research, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Michael Y. Cannon, CRE Integra Realty Resources-Miami, Miami, FL
Susanne Ethridge Cannon, Ph.D., CRE DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Guniz Celen, CRE Celen Corporate Valuation & Counseling Inc., 34337 Istanbul Turkey
Maura M. Cochran Bartram & Cochran, Inc., Hartford, CT
John A. Dalkowski, III, CRE Marcus & Millichap REIBC, Coral Gables, FL
Karen G. Davidson, CRE Davidson & Associates, Anaheim, CA
Manuel Joaquim Monteiro De Barros, CRE 2790-110 Carnaxide Portugal
P. Barton DeLacy, CRE Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., Chicago, IL
J. Terrence Farris Ph.D., CRE Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Jack P. Friedman, Ph.D., CRE Jack P. Friedman & Associates, Dallas, TX
John L. Gadd, CRE Gadd Tibble & Associates, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL
Howard Gelbtuch, CRE Greenwich Realty Advisors, Inc., New York, NY
Tom Hamilton Ph.D., CRE University of St.Thomas, Saint Paul, MN
Peter L. Holland, CRE Bartram & Cochran, Hartford, CT
Thomas O. Jackson, Ph.D., CRE Real Property Analytics, Inc., College Station, TX
Paul G. Johnson, CRE The Paul G. Johnson Companies, Phoenix, AZ
James C. Kafes, CRE AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc., New York, NY
Steven Kaye, CRE CB Richard Ellis, Boston, MA
Hugh F. Kelly, CRE Real Estate Economics, Brooklyn, NY
Peter F. Korpacz, CRE Korpacz Realty Advisors, Mount Airy, MD
Mark Lee Levine, CRE University of Denver, Denver, CO
Gerald M. Levy, CRE Gerald M. Levy & Co., LLC, New York, NY
Timothy R. Lowe, CRE Waronzof Associates, Inc., El Segundo, CA
David J. Lynn, Ph.D., CRE ING Clarion, New York, NY
Richard Marchitelli, CRE Cushman & Wakefield of Washington, D.C., Inc., Charlotte, NC
Michael S. MaRous, CRE MaRous & Co., Park Ridge, IL
William P.J. McCarthy, CRE W.P.J. McCarthy and Co., Ltd., Burnaby, BC, Canada
Julie M. McIntosh, CRE The Integral Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA
John A. Meltzer, CRE Meltzer Properties, Ouray, CO
Brent A. Palmer, CRE NewTower Trust Co., Seattle, WA
Joe W. Parker, CRE Appraisal Research Co., Inc., Jackson, MS
Stephen F. Peacock, CRE The Staubach Co., Houston, TX
Martha S. Peyton, CRE TIAA-CREF, New York, NY
Joe Douglas Prickett, CRE Archon Group, LP, Irving, TX
Jeanette I. Rice, CRE Verde Realty, Fort Worth, TX
Roy J. Schneiderman, CRE Bard Consulting, San Francisco, CA
Karl-Werner Schulte, CRE IREBS International Real Estate Business School,
D-65185 Wiesbaden Germany
Lawrence A. Souza, CRE Johnson/Souza Group, Inc., San Francisco, CA
Lewis W. Stirling, III, CRE Stirling Properties, New Orleans, LA
Daniel L. Swango, CRE Swango International, Tucson, AZ
Marc R. Thompson, CRE Bank of the West, Walnut Creek, CA
David R. Walden, CRE National Property Valuation Advisors, Inc., Chicago, IL
Robert M. White Jr., CRE Real Capital Analytics, Inc., New York, NY
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iREAL ESTATE ISSUES Volume 34, Number 1, 2009
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Peter C. Burley, CRE Simpson Housing LLP, Denver, CO
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Marc Louargand, Ph.D., CRE Saltash Partners LLC, West Hartford, CT
2009 EDITORIAL BOARD
Owen M. Beitsch, Ph.D., CRE Real Estate Research Consultants, Orlando, FL
Mary C. Bujold, CRE Maxfield Research, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
Michael Y. Cannon, CRE Integra Realty Resources-Miami, Miami, FL
Susanne Ethridge Cannon, Ph.D., CRE DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Guniz Celen, CRE Celen Corporate Valuation & Counseling Inc., 34337 Istanbul Turkey
Maura M. Cochran Bartram & Cochran, Inc., Hartford, CT
John A. Dalkowski, III, CRE Marcus & Millichap REIBC, Coral Gables, FL
Karen G. Davidson, CRE Davidson & Associates, Anaheim, CA
Manuel Joaquim Monteiro De Barros, CRE 2790-110 Carnaxide Portugal
P. Barton DeLacy, CRE Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., Chicago, IL
J. Terrence Farris Ph.D., CRE Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Jack P. Friedman, Ph.D., CRE Jack P. Friedman & Associates, Dallas, TX
John L. Gadd, CRE Gadd Tibble & Associates, Inc., Arlington Heights, IL
Howard Gelbtuch, CRE Greenwich Realty Advisors, Inc., New York, NY
Tom Hamilton Ph.D., CRE University of St.Thomas, Saint Paul, MN
Peter L. Holland, CRE Bartram & Cochran, Hartford, CT
Thomas O. Jackson, Ph.D., CRE Real Property Analytics, Inc., College Station, TX
Paul G. Johnson, CRE The Paul G. Johnson Companies, Phoenix, AZ
James C. Kafes, CRE AEGON USA Realty Advisors, Inc., New York, NY
Steven Kaye, CRE CB Richard Ellis, Boston, MA
Hugh F. Kelly, CRE Real Estate Economics, Brooklyn, NY
Peter F. Korpacz, CRE Korpacz Realty Advisors, Mount Airy, MD
Mark Lee Levine, CRE University of Denver, Denver, CO
Gerald M. Levy, CRE Gerald M. Levy & Co., LLC, New York, NY
Timothy R. Lowe, CRE Waronzof Associates, Inc., El Segundo, CA
David J. Lynn, Ph.D., CRE ING Clarion, New York, NY
Richard Marchitelli, CRE Cushman & Wakefield of Washington, D.C., Inc., Charlotte, NC
Michael S. MaRous, CRE MaRous & Co., Park Ridge, IL
William P.J. McCarthy, CRE W.P.J. McCarthy and Co., Ltd., Burnaby, BC, Canada
Julie M. McIntosh, CRE The Integral Group, LLC, Atlanta, GA
John A. Meltzer, CRE Meltzer Properties, Ouray, CO
Brent A. Palmer, CRE NewTower Trust Co., Seattle, WA
Joe W. Parker, CRE Appraisal Research Co., Inc., Jackson, MS
Stephen F. Peacock, CRE The Staubach Co., Houston, TX
Martha S. Peyton, CRE TIAA-CREF, New York, NY
Joe Douglas Prickett, CRE Archon Group, LP, Irving, TX
Jeanette I. Rice, CRE Verde Realty, Fort Worth, TX
Roy J. Schneiderman, CRE Bard Consulting, San Francisco, CA
Karl-Werner Schulte, CRE IREBS International Real Estate Business School,
D-65185 Wiesbaden Germany
Lawrence A. Souza, CRE Johnson/Souza Group, Inc., San Francisco, CA
Lewis W. Stirling, III, CRE Stirling Properties, New Orleans, LA
Daniel L. Swango, CRE Swango International, Tucson, AZ
Marc R. Thompson, CRE Bank of the West, Walnut Creek, CA
David R. Walden, CRE National Property Valuation Advisors, Inc., Chicago, IL
Robert M. White Jr., CRE Real Capital Analytics, Inc., New York, NY
PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Mary Walker Fleischmann
MANAGING EDITOR
Carol Scherf
The articles/submissions printed herein represent the opinions of the authors/contributors and not necessarily those of The Counselors of Real Estate or its members. The Counselors assumes no responsibility for the opinions expressed/citations and facts used by the contributors to this publication regardless of whether the articles/submissions are signed.
Published by The Counselors of Real Estate, a not-for-profit organization of the National Association of REALTORS®, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Copyright 2009 by The Counselors of Real Estate of the National Association of REALTORS®. All rights reserved. (Printed in USA.)
Third class postage paid in Chicago. Real Estate Issues publishes three times annually. Subscription rates are: $48 for one year (3 issues); $80 for two years; $96 for three years; $42 per year to students and faculty; $54 foreign rate, submit in U.S. currency; single copy $15. Remittances may be made by credit card or personal check, payable to
The Counselors of Real Estate. Remittances, change of address notices, undeliverable copies, orders for subscriptions and editorial material should be sent to Real Estate Issues, The Counselors of Real Estate, 430 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: 312.329.8427; Fax: 312.329.8881; E-mail: [email protected]; Web site: www.cre.org.
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Real Estate Issues is a registered trademark of The Counselors of Real Estate, a not-for-profit organization.
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REAL ESTATE ISSUES
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Peter C. Burley, CRE
x Contributors
L E A D E R S H I P R O U N D TA B L E
1 Corporate Real Estate: An Interview With Experts
Panelists: Michele Flynn, CRE; Barbara Hampton; Von W. Moody, III, CRE;
and Martha A. O'Mara, CRE. Moderator: Peter L. Holland, CRE
Before real estate can be discussed as an asset class or as something to be valued, leveraged, traded or securitized, it must first be seen as a place for the conduct of work. Put simply, the commercial real estate industry begins with a tenant’s demand for space to house its products, production or employees. In this interview, experts discuss the role of the corporate real estate function within an enterprise.
5 Enterprise Component Allocation: Methodology Discussion
Roland D. Nelson, CRE
In the business of appraising real estate, we continually see changes in the practice of valuation analysis. On an ongoing basis, both old and new concepts need to be considered, analyzed and expanded. This article concentrates on business enterprise value (BEV) and is intended to stimulate thinking about the various methodologies employed to assess BEV.
11 Mixed-Use Development and Financial Feasibility: Part I – Economic and Financial Factors
Joseph S. Rabianski, Ph.D., CRE; Karen M. Gibler, Ph.D.;
J. Sherwood Clements, III; and O. Alan Tidwell
As mixed-use development grows in popularity, the economic and financial factors that lead to feasibility and success need to be known and understood. In this article, the authors examine the risks, as well as economic factors, revenue and lending issues, and costs of development, construction and property operation.
19 Credit Crisis has Weakened Global Property Fundamentals
Simon Rubinsohn
The worsening global economic environment is exerting a heavy toll on commercial real estate around the world. Even those emerging markets which previously had seemed largely immune to the claws of the credit crunch have now succumbed. However, the scale of the decline in capital values and the associated rise in cap rates will gradually create new opportunities for investors. The major issue is likely to be the ongoing lack of debt finance to help support acquisitions.
21 Managing Risk in Income Property Loan Portfolios Relative Index Methodology: A Proposal to Enhance Basel II Regulations on Income Property Lending and Assess Risk Positions in Income Property Loan Portfolios
Marc Thompson, CRE, CCIM, FRICS
The U.S. economy experienced a unique period of real estate mortgage debt growth from 2000 through 2007. Income property investors became caught up in and benefited from it, as did commercial banks, MBS investors and other financial intermediaries. The result was the financing of a great amount of speculation risk in the debt markets. This article identifies and quantifies the amount of speculation risk that exists in the mortgage markets, and suggests a methodology to identify it and serve as a basis to amend Basel II regulations to build financial stability over a three-year period.
31 Islamic Financing and Foreclosure
Keith S. Varian, Esq.; and Jennifer M. Rockwell, Esq.
Over the past several years, the United States has experienced substantial growth in a subsection of international finance sometimes called “Islamic Finance.” Currently, there are three commonly used structures of Islamic financing available to replace the traditional or conventional mortgage structure in the U.S. But because so few foreclosure proceedings based on these Islamic financings have taken place in the U.S., there are questions as to how a court would handle such a proceeding. This article provides an understanding of the separate Islamic financing structures and relevant case law to help analyze how a court might handle this novel issue.
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39 Counseling the Banks: What is the Market for Branches?
Bradley R. Carter, CRE, MAI, CCIM; J. Tyler Leard; and Matthew H. Jackson
This article is intended to provide guidance to counselors who are advising bank clients as they rewrite their acquisition/disposition strategies for branches during this tumultuous time. Through interviews with market participants, recent data from the FDIC and experience in counseling and/or appraisal assignments related to more than 300 bank branch properties, the authors examine the current market for bank branch properties and the impact of the decline of the commer- cial credit markets, increasing foreclosure rates, and the down- turn in residential mortgage origination.
45 The Income Tax Effects of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 on Real Estate Transactions
J. Russell Hardin, Ph.D.
On July 30, 2008, President George W. Bush signed into law the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. This major piece of legislation contains (in addition to many non-tax items) several new tax provisions and amendments to the Internal Revenue Code. This article examines some of these noteworthy provisions and amendments, which include changes to the low- income housing tax credit, the alternative minimum tax, and real estate investment trust reforms, among others. Investors in real estate are urged to gain a clearer understanding of this piece of legislation to seek ways in which they can significantly diminish their income taxes.
51 When Will the Miami Condominium Market Recover? Follow the Land, Man
Richard Langhorne, CRE, FRICS; and John Blazejack, CRE, MAI, FRICS
What does the Miami condominium market look like today? Since 2003, developers have begun construction on 22,000 condos in downtown Miami—more than double the number built during the past four decades. The result is that residen- tial vacancies have doubled in the past year; “for sale” condo- minium inventory has doubled. Prices have slipped downward dramatically. This article focuses on how long the recovery will take and who will benefit.
R E S O U R C E R E V I E W S
57 Navigating the Redevelopment Maze Redevelopment- Planning, Law and Project Implementation: A Guide for Practitioners by Brian W. Blaesser and Thomas P. Cody
Reviewed by Mary C. Bujold, CRE
Mary C. Bujold, CRE, reviews this “primer” on the complex process of redevelopment. Editors Brian W. Blaesser and Thomas P. Cody have compiled works of various authors to create a clear and comprehensive guide, taking readers through the many issues and challenges of redevelopment projects.
59 A Practical Guide to Commercial Real Estate Transactions by Gregory M. Stein, Morton P. Fisher, Jr. and Marjorie P. Fisher
Reviewed by Daniel L. Swango, Ph.D., CRE, FRICS, MAI
CRE Dan Swango highly recommends this book for everyone who counsels buyers or sellers in real estate transactions. He says its practical advice, check-list items, first-rate ideas and accom- panying CD-ROM make it a “must” for every real estate library.
61 Enough. True Measures of Money, Business and Life by John C. Bogle
Reviewed by Bowen H. “Buzz” McCoy, CRE
CRE Buzz McCoy finds inspiration in this timely book and its author, John C. Bogle, founder and former CEO of the Vanguard Mutual Fund Group. In his review, McCoy gives us the flavor of Bogle’s high standard of business ethics and leadership, as well as some disturbing revelations about the financial system.
64 About Real Estate Issues
Inside Back Cover
About The Counselors of Real Estate
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JOHN A. BLAZEJACK, CRE, MAI, FRICS, is president of Blazejack & Company Real Estate Counselors, a Miami, Florida-based counseling and valuation firm founded in 1988. He has been an instructor for the Appraisal Institute teaching Market Analysis courses for 25 years.
MARY C. BUJOLD, CRE, is president of Maxfield Research Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is considered a market expert in the field of residential real estate and in market analysis for financial institutions. Her work spans public and private sector clients, including institutional clients.
BRADLEY R. CARTER, CRE, MAI, CCIM, is a principal of Greystone Valuation Services, Inc., an Atlanta-based real estate counseling and appraisal firm. His experience includes providing counseling and/or appraisal services related to 300-plus bank branches throughout the country.
J. SHERWOOD CLEMENTS, III, is a doctoral student in the Real Estate Department at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. He is a former real estate appraiser.
MICHELE FLYNN, CRE, is founder and president of Expense Management Solutions, Inc., a Southborough, Massachusetts-based global advisory firm. She has written and presented extensively on the subjects of procurement and sourcing strategy, shared service organizational issues and corporate real estate management.
KAREN M. GIBLER, PH.D., is an associate professor of Real Estate at Georgia State University. An active researcher and publisher, Gibler’s work has appeared in numerous real estate journals.
BARBARA HAMPTON is a consultant based in Providence, Rhode Island. Previously, she served as vice president of Workplace Resources at The Hartford, Hartford, Connecticut.
J. RUSSELL HARDIN, PH.D., is a professor of accounting at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. He also is a CPA and teaches tax courses and financial accounting.
PETER HOLLAND, CRE, is a principal with the Hartford, Connecticut-based real estate advisory firm of Bartram & Cochran, Inc. He has more than 25 years of consulting for Fortune 100 and not-for-profits in the field of real estate.
MATTHEW H. JACKSON is a principal of Greystone Valuation Services, Inc., an Atlanta- based real estate counseling and appraisal firm. His experience includes providing counseling and/or appraisal services related to property types including numerous bank branches in several states.
RICHARD LANGHORNE, CRE, FRICS, is first vice president of CBRE's Restructuring Services Group, Miami, which provides real estate problem-solving, crisis and insolvency services involving assets under pressure, bankruptcy proceedings, complex litigation and foreclosure.
J. TYLER LEARD is an associate at Greystone Valuation Services, an Atlanta-based real estate counseling and appraisal firm. His experience includes providing valuations related to an array of property types, including a strong focus on branch banks.
BOWEN H. “BUZZ” MCCOY, CRE, is presi- dent of Buzz McCoy Associates, Inc., Los Angeles, where he specializes in strategic real estate counseling including planning, capital structure and CEO evaluation. McCoy was responsible for the real estate finance unit at Morgan Stanley for many years. Also a writer, his most recent book is Living Into Leadership: A Journey in Ethics (Stanford University Press, 2007).
VON W. “BUCK” MOODY, III, CRE, is senior vice president of corporate real estate for Wachovia Bank (now a part of Wells Fargo). In his more than 30 years of real estate experience, Moody has been involved in counseling, valuation, distressed property, due diligence, tax assessments and asset manage- ment, among other areas.
ROLAND D. NELSON, a CRE for 30 years, began his career in the real estate valuation business in 1953. Until his death in March 2009, he served as a director with Integra Realty Resources in Detroit.
MARTHA O’MARA, PH.D., CRE, is a leading authority on the integration of corpo- rate real estate planning with business strategic planning. She is co-founder and co-managing director of Corporate Portfolio Analytics, Boston, which applies portfolio planning processes, real estate market intelligence and forecasting tools to corporate portfolios.
JOSEPH S. RABIANSKI, PH.D., CRE, is a Full Professor in the Real Estate Department in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business of Georgia State University in Atlanta, where he teaches and researches real estate market analysis, valuation, financial analysis, equity investment analysis and commercial property location theory.
JENNIFER M. ROCKWELL, ESQ., is an associate with the law firm Murtha Cullina LLP, in Hartford, Connecticut, where she represents non-profit organizations, borrowers, lenders, developers and other real estate professionals in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.
SIMON RUBINSOHN is chief economist for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He is responsible for leading RICS’ economics and research team in providing timely analysis of developments in both the commercial and residential property markets, as well as in the construc- tion industry.
DAN SWANGO, PH.D., CRE, MAI, FRICS, is a real estate appraiser, counselor, broker and educator. In practice since the mid-1960s, Swango has been involved primarily with urban and suburban land, commercial improved and special purpose properties. He currently serves as a real estate tax hearing officer for the State of Arizona Board of Equalization.
MARC THOMPSON, CRE, FRICS, CCIM, is senior vice president of Bank of the West, Walnut Creek, California, where he manages lending operations for senior housing and care properties.
O. ALAN TIDWELL is a real estate doctoral student at Georgia State University, where he teaches courses in real estate development and real estate principles. He is a former commer- cial real estate appraiser.
KEITH S. VARIAN, ESQ., is an associate with the law firm of Murtha Cullina LLP, Stamford, Connecticut. His real estate practice clients include institutional owners, investors and developers of commercial real estate in transactions relating to the development, financing, leasing, acquisition and manage- ment of commercial real estate.
Editor’s Note: In the Volume 33, Number 3, 2008 issue of Real Estate Issues, the biography of author Daniel Lemieux identified his firm, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc., as a law firm. His firm is an A/E firm. Lemieux authored “Trust, but Verify: Building Enclosure Commissioning in Sustainable Design.”
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Mixed-Use Development and Financial Feasibility:
Part I - Economic and Financial Factors
BY JOSEPH S. RABIANSKI, PH.D., CRE; KAREN M. GIBLER, PH.D.; J. SHERWOOD CLEMENTS, III; AND O. ALAN TIDWELL
FEATURE
INTRODUCTION
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS ARE GROWING IN POPULARITY AS
they reportedly can create additional value and outper- form standard single-use real estate developments. The synergy and appeal of a quality mixed-use development can increase office and retail prices, rents and occupancy rates as well as accelerate absorption rates. Retail tenants may be willing to pay higher rents because of the increased customer traffic generated by the compatible and complementary uses. Residents and hotel guests are attracted by the convenient location of dining, retail and entertainment venues on the site. However, some locations are not well suited for mixed-used develop- ments, and careful consideration must be given to the financial feasibility of each specific project.1
Financial feasibility of mixed-use development occurs when the return on the investment meets or exceeds the required return of the developer and/or the investor. Evaluating financial return on a mixed-use project is more complex than with a single-use development. While some economies of scale may be achieved, the complexity of multiple uses may raise development and operating costs. On the other hand, the synergy of complementary uses may increase cash flows. Financing development is complex and can be more costly than for single-use developments. Measurement tools for such financial success are expressed in different ways. Discounted cash flow analysis generating an internal rate of return is one important tool. Debt service cover and cash-on-cash are also considered useful tools.2
Some developers believe that a mixed-use project diversi- fies risk across the multiple uses.3 Other developers
believe that the added financial and physical complexity of a mixed-use development, in addition to longer devel- opment timelines, heightens the uncertainty associated with the project and thereby increases the level of risk.
Factors influencing the financial success of a mixed-use development can be grouped in the categories of economic and market, financial, physical and public issues.4 This article will focus on economic and financial factors in the professional literature.
ECONOMIC AND MARKET FACTORS The Local Economy
A general economic precondition for the financial success of a mixed-use project is a strong local economy. Employment, population and consumer disposable income should be growing. This growth benefits both tenants and customers for the uses on the site. A mixed- use project developed in a stagnant or declining local economy can have problems attracting quality tenants, an adequate number of customers and rent levels high enough to ensure financial success. A stagnant or declining local economy can be perplexing for a commu- nity that wants a mixed-use development to serve as a catalyst for urban regeneration. However, it may be possible for a certain geographic market area to grow within a larger stagnant local economy. A possible scenario is a high-income geographic market area within a stagnant local economy. The population base of high- income consumers could be underserved (excess demand) for high quality retail goods and convenient personal services such as medical and dental services, accountants, insurance agents and attorneys. In addition, the “empty-nester” portion of the population base desires
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to remain in the area but also wants to downsize to luxury apartments or condo units. This situation could support a mixed-use development of retail, office and residential units. Another possibility is that a strong tourist component could offset some lack of local economic vitality, especially if hotels and entertainment venues were incorporated into the development.
If the geographic market area is depressed or distressed, whether in a stagnant or declining local economy, public sector assistance, incentives and/or participation need to be considered. Because of the positive externalities that such projects are expected to generate and the risk that devel- opers are taking by investing in a depressed area, these projects will rely heavily on public/private partnerships and financial support. Examples include tax abatement for reimbursement of infrastructure costs,5 tax increment financing for parking structure construction,6 and acquisi- tion of land that is then leased to the developer.7
Market Analysis
Market analysis for a mixed-use development is impor- tant in determining the demand and supply of each use
on the site. It should be used in the same manner as in
analyzing a single-use project. The analysis should
demonstrate sufficient net demand from both on-site and
off-site consumers for each use that comprises the devel-
opment. This is because “… many tenants’ businesses will
depend on demand from the surrounding area.”8 In
addition there are other matters that the mixed-use
market analysis should consider.
Market factors are not static; they change with time and
other influences.”9 A market analysis should examine
trends and forecasts to capture the influence of changing
economic, demographic and psychographic factors of
demand. “Two keys to success are to do your homework
upfront, and to revisit it regularly at every phase and after
build-out. These market analyses need to be fine-grained
and tailored enough to your locale for you to identify
both shifts in preferences and niches that aren’t served.
This requires a dual-pronged approach to evaluate the
market at that point in time and the other to assess how
well you’re meeting it. As the market changes, so should
your project.”10 Market research should be performed
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Joseph S. Rabianski, Ph.D., CRE, is a
Full Professor in the Real Estate Department
in the J. Mack Robinson College of Business
of Georgia State University in Atlanta. A
member of the college and the department
faculty since 1976, Rabianski teaches and
researches real estate market analysis, valua-
tion, financial analysis, equity investment
analysis and commercial property location theory. He has been a
consultant, counselor and expert witness in property market
analysis, commercial property valuation and economic/fiscal impact
studies. He is the author of five texts and more than 70 articles
published in various academic and professional journals in the real
estate discipline.
Karen M. Gibler, Ph.D., is an associate
professor of Real Estate at Georgia State University.
An active researcher and publisher, Gibler’s work has
appeared in such journals as Real Estate
Economics, Journal of Property Investment
and Finance, International Real Estate
Review, Journal of Real Estate Research, and
Journal of Real Estate Practice and
Education. She serves on the editorial boards of several real estate journals
as well as the RICS Foundation Research Paper Series. Gibler is the
2009 president of the International Real Estate Society.
J. Sherwood Clements, III, is a doctoral student
in the Real Estate Department at the J. Mack
Robinson College of Business at Georgia State
University. He has taught undergraduate and
graduate classes in real estate appraisal, investment
and principles. Before entering academia, Clements
was a real estate appraiser, and job assignments
included court testimony cases such as condemnation
cases including pipeline easements, railroad spurs, airport runway extensions
and landfill expansion. He also performed fee appraisals on differing proper-
ties for lenders and governmental agencies including the Federal National
Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban
Development. the Veterans’ Administration, and the U.S. Dept. of
Agriculture. Clements earned a bachelor’s degree in real estate from the
University of Georgia and a master’s of business administration degree from
Augusta State University.
O. Alan Tidwell is a real estate doctoral student
at Georgia State University, where he teaches
courses in real estate development and real estate
principles. Prior to his doctoral studies, he was a
senior commercial real estate appraiser at
Commercial Valuation Services, Inc., a Birmingham,
Alabama-based commercial real estate appraisal and
consulting firm. Tidwell also earned the M.B.A.,
Certified Financial Planner® designation, a Certified General Appraiser
license and a real estate sales license. He has extensive experience valuing a
variety of commercial property types, including mixed-use properties.
About the Authors
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early in the developmental process and in some cases, depending on the timing and absorption, updated throughout.11 These statements apply to single-use as well as mixed-use developments, but the complexity of the analysis increases when the number of uses increases.
A word of caution appears in the following statement: “Just because you have high-end retail doesn’t mean you have a high-end condo market.”12 Each use needs to be analyzed with regard to its own demand and supply situa- tion and its relationship to the other on-site uses. Each use on the site must attract sufficient market demand to make it financially feasible. The financial success of one use should not be expected to carry a weak market performance by another use. The contributory value of one use should not subsidize the other uses on the property. The denotation in these statements is clear but connotations are also present. First, while the develop- ment is planned and evaluated as a whole, the analyst must also consider the risks of all phases of a multi- phased project not being completed as planned, and some anticipated uses not opening. For example, the project could have retail with residential on top planned for phase one, and offices in a separate building planned as phase two. Over time, the office market could weaken and phase two is either scrapped or changed to more retail and residential.
Second, the completed phases and the active uses should be financially viable. In some situations these phases and the active uses may be financially feasible but not attain the return that was anticipated from the mixed-use project that was planned. The problem/solution partially depends on which use is curtailed or lost. The key retail tenants are those that draw strongly from the traditional retail trade areas but also draw customers from outside traditional trade area boundaries; these tenants cannot be lost. The key residential units must match the demand from the market. If the development plan calls for equal numbers of one-, two- and three-bedroom units in each phase of the project while the market demands only one- and two-bedroom units, vacancy in phase one will be high, making that mix of residential units financially unsuccessful. The planned units must change if phase two is to be built.
The geographic extent of the retail trade areas of each of the anchor tenants and the majority of the non-anchor tenants needs to be considered.13 Several points to recog- nize are:
The retail trade area for each retail tenant is not the
same. Some of the shops will attract customers from a
greater distance than other shops. Therefore, a three-
or five-mile ring could be too much geography for
some stores and not enough for other stores.
The retail trade area for the most prestigious retail
store or the major anchor store is not the retail trade
area for the project.14 The anchor store might draw
customers from five miles away but the non-anchor
tenants may only draw from a two-mile radius because
of competition in other retail facilities.
A properly developed mixed-use property has the
potential of attracting customers from outside conven-
tional trade area boundaries. Adding components such
as parks, walking trails, playgrounds, ball fields,
community centers, and even municipal buildings can
create habitual or repetitive traffic flow from outside
the traditional boundaries. These elements will give
customers more than one reason to come to the devel-
opment and can ensure that they visit the development
on a regular basis. Boutique shops and soft goods
retailers, which make mixed-use developments more
enjoyable and not just functional, rely on regular
visitors from greater distances who are likely to
patronize these shops.
Entertainment venues may draw customers from a
geographic market area beyond the market area for the
retail uses.
The residential market area for the mixed-use project will more than likely not be the same geographic area as the retail market or trade area, and the office market area may differ from both the retail and the residential areas. The market analysis for a mixed-use development may need to consider a different geography for each specific on-site use.
On-site Synergy
On-site uses need to be compatible, complementary and mutually supportive for synergy to exist. If synergy is achieved, it increases customer patronage, rent levels, sales volumes, and both the investment value and the market value of the project; thus, the mixed-use project has the potential for creating greater total value than if each of the uses were developed in separate locations. Generating synergy in a mixed-use development requires that each on-site use serve as an amenity for the other uses and the
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tenants add to the revenue the uses would otherwise generate from the surrounding neighborhood. Occupants of the office space can generate additional sales for the retail facilities and restaurants beyond what would be expected from area residents. Office tenants are likely to use hotels located in close proximity to service their clients. Office and retail workers may speed lease-up of the residential units. To encourage this synergy, the price mix of residential units should provide options for the categories of workers expected in and near the project.
Some of the financial benefits of mixed-use development emanate from the close proximity of a variety of uses with different peak demand times, increasing the hours that facilities are generating income. The development needs to balance night and day activities so that every- thing on the site does not shut down at the end of the workday.15 With a “24/7” vitality as an ideal goal, bringing together users who will use facilities at different times of the day or days of the week increases the potential revenue tenants can generate. While office workers might dominate the weekday luncheon crowd at restaurants, residents and hotel guests could form the majority of the dinner and weekend trade.
A clear relationship exists between the prospect of synergy and the size of the mixed-use project. This is a definite direct or positive relationship but it is not known whether the relationship is a straight line, a curve that increases at a decreasing rate, or a curve that increases at an increasing rate. At the low end of the spectrum there is very little or no synergy in a mixed- use development consisting of a single residential unit, a single small-scale retail store and a small-scale office structure located adjacent to each other on a single site. However, as the number of residential units increases, a synergistic effect can benefit the retail store. Then, if the most desired tenant mix in the retail space is achieved, it can benefit the residential units by gener- ating higher rents.
Relationships with the Surrounding Market
A successful mixed-use project must be compatible with its neighbors and integrated into the community to maximize its economic effect. Strong linkages among on- site and off-site land users are important. Off-site residential growth leads to an increased demand for on- site commercial activity such as retail stores, restaurants
and personal service establishments. The on-site users such as restaurants need to serve potential customers (residential users and office space users) living or working in close proximity to the project.
Competition with existing single-use developments must be considered. For example, building retail space in a mixed-use project near a highly successful super-regional mall surrounded by power centers, community centers and a lifestyle center may lead to high on-site retail space vacancy and a lower rent schedule, while the office and residential components of the project are financially successful. This same reasoning carries over to the on-site housing option. Building more condo units in a saturated local condo market is not a good plan but building apart- ments could be. Similarly, building a hotel on site could be a problem if the existing market has excess hotel space. Financial success depends on “being able to maximize and mix the uses in a way that responds to market condi- tions, opportunities and economics…”16
FINANCIAL FACTORS AND ISSUES17
A multitude of financial factors can contribute to the success or failure of a mixed-use development. From the planning stage through construction, to lease-up and sale, the developer must maintain focus on the integrated finished living and working environment that the devel- opment promises. The complications of multiple owner- ships, loans and leases, as well as the possible increased cost of construction and time for development make financial planning and oversight essential.
Financial success depends on minimizing the require- ment for initial equity funds. Try to find lenders who are willing to provide high loan-to-value ratios, and try to obtain development incentives from the local jurisdiction.
Lending Issues
Financing construction is a critical element of the deal. Most developers will want to minimize their initial equity in the property, trying to find lenders willing to provide high loan-to-value ratios; however, equity requirements may be higher than for single-use projects. Larger capital requirements limit the number of development firms and financial institutions that have the resources to undertake a mixed-use project. Development incentives are often available from the local jurisdiction if the government is trying to attract development into a blighted area or
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encourage denser development in urban rather than rural areas or at transit hubs.
Even though mixed-use developments have complicating aspects that make them more difficult for which to struc- ture financing, efficiently priced capital is available for well-conceived mixed-use developments. Lenders’ willing- ness to provide funds may be primarily attributable to:
Financial success of completed mixed-use develop-
ments across the nation;
Increased lender sophistication;
Profusion of mezzanine capital and other unsecured
debt;
Municipalities providing cash subsidies, property tax
abatements or tax increment financing.
Although capital is available for developers, lenders thoroughly analyze the proposed development as well as the developer. The primary lending criteria used are:
Adequacy of the developer or the financial partner to
deal with any cost overruns;18
Unleveraged yield on cost;
Economic environment of the location—adequacy of
consumers’ and the project’s ability to achieve market
thresholds;
Risk profile of the development—preleasing, sales and
absorption time;
Developer’s history and track record—ability to
complete the job on time and according to budget.
Lenders have difficulty determining how well the land uses work synergistically as a single development and estimating the varied sources of the components of income. They tend to evaluate the overall mixed-use project as a weighted average of the individual property types, as collateral that could be sold off separately.19
Underwriting each land use separately adds to the complexity and cost of the deal.
How the financing is structured will influence the owner- ship structure. If a single lender is financing the construc- tion, then that lender would prefer a single borrower entity that owns all of the project’s components. However, if the project is structured such that each of the land uses is in separate ownership with one asset per
special purpose entity, the developer has a more flexible exit strategy with the ability to sell pieces at different points in the development cycle and repay each construc- tion loan. Exit strategies are being emphasized more by lenders as the investment cycles are different for different uses.20 Creative solutions include individual financing of multiple land parcels, each with a separate use, or allowing early partial releases of parcels.21
When mixed uses are vertical in a single building, staging/phasing and financing issues are more complex.22
Also, because many mixed-use projects take longer to develop, phasing takes place over a longer period of time.
When a single construction loan has separate take-outs for the project components, the construction lender is dependent upon each of the permanent lenders to accomplish full take-out of the loan. A large permanent loan on the entire property may be more attractive to many lenders; however, individual loans on each property type parcel will give the owner greater flexibility in exit strategies.23
In addition to private financing, a variety of public financing tools may be available for mixed-use develop- ments. Tax abatement may be available for reimburse- ment of infrastructure costs.24 Parking structure construction may quality for tax increment financing.25
Costs
Several features of mixed-use projects can lead to higher development costs. Initial planning costs are much larger for mixed-use developments because of the complexity and need to integrate varied uses. In addition, the project may require multiple approvals from local regulators under a variety of zoning, conditional use permits and variance requirements.
Then the builder may be required to comply with different building codes for each use, adding to the complications, costs, and the time required to build the project.26 Residential uses in mixed-use buildings often have to be designed and constructed to meet commercial standards for handicapped accessibility, fire safety and mechanical requirements. In addition, special design and construction features may be required to reduce incom- patibilities between uses.27 If the development features a pedestrian-friendly design with automobiles relegated to parking structures, then those structures increase cost beyond that of surface parking lots. Alternatively, integra- tion in horizontal mixed-use developments may provide
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efficiencies in terms of infrastructure, utilities and zoning changes.28
The cost of land that is suitable to serve a range of uses is generally higher than sites suitable for just one land use. Land carrying costs could be higher or lower than for single-use properties. The larger site requirements and longer construction period add to development and construction costs.29 The costs could be less for a mixed-use development than those for a very large single-use project (like an office park or a residential subdivision) because the uses are developed earlier. This can avoid cost increases for subsequent phases in the single-use office park.
Owners hope to reduce operating costs through shared services and facilities, such as common area maintenance, parking, building management and marketing.30 Separate and duplicate technical systems minimize tenants’ impact on each other and make operating expense recovery easier for the manager, but add to construction cost.31
Another cost consideration for mixed-use developers is the issue of sustainability. By integrating uses and higher density, developments may be able to achieve the same amount of usable space in a smaller footprint. Some sustainable design elements may require additional cost in terms of materials, but they are expected to pay for themselves in increased rents and lower operating expenses. Estimates are that cost premiums that have been at 5–10 percent may have dropped to 2 percent with the steep learning curve that comes with new construc- tion methods. One study showed no significant difference in average costs for green buildings versus non-green buildings.32 Another study found that an upfront invest- ment of about 2 percent can yield a life cycle savings of ten times that investment if savings through productivity and worker retention are considered in addition to costs of energy, maintenance and repair, but such estimates are subject to considerable debate.33 In markets where green buildings are available, there is evidence of rental and purchase premiums in both the U.S. and Australia. These buildings use 32 percent less electricity and 26 percent less natural gas, according to analysis of CoStar data.34
Risk
Generally, both lenders and investors have attached a risk premium to mixed-use developments because of the complexity of meshing multiple uses, the increased construction costs, and the longer development horizon.35
The skill, experience and investment required to develop
all components of a master planned mixed-use project
may be beyond most firms, but a skilled developer can
organize a team of investors, designers, builders and
operators who are interested in each component of the
project, allowing the developer to transfer risk during the
development and operational stages. Investment in a
variety of land uses should provide diversification, and
thereby reduce risk. A mixed-use development reduces
reliance on a single market sector and the amount of
space of a single type that must be absorbed by the
market.36
Decision-Making Process
Lenders, investors and developers have asked if mixed-use
project development changes the decision-making
process. Mixed-use development is much more complex
and complicated than single-use development. The devel-
opment model has changed from the situation in which
one person was the expert on all facets of the single-use
development to the need for a committee, group or
organization of experts to plan and execute the project.
Mixed-use development generally moves the industry
away from specialization in a property type to a more
sophisticated consortium of planning and development.
CONCLUSION
The professional literature discussing mixed-use devel-
opment is full of learned opinion about the factors and
features that lead to financial success. Much can be
learned from these expert opinions. This literature
review and its organizational scheme should have
revealed some new ideas and perspectives even for the
very experienced developer or consultant dealing in
mixed-use development. A significant point to realize is
that more empirical information is needed. Real estate
academics need to determine if there is a statistically
significant combination of the factors presented in this
article that is strongly associated with financial success of
mixed-use developments.
Editor’s Note: Part II of this article will be published in the next issue of Real Estate Issues.
ENDNOTES 1. Rombouts, Christine, “Mixed Use: The Right Approach to Mixed-
Use Development Can Indeed Create Added Value, Even Beyond the
Project Itself,” Urban Land, August 2006, pp. 51–57.
2. Niemira, Michael P., “The Concept and Drivers of Mixed-Use
Development: Insights from a Cross-Organizational Membership
Survey,” Research Review, Vol. 4, No. 1, 2007, p. 54.
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3. Aygoren, Sule, “Ins and Outs of Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum,
March 2004, 59:3, p. 66.
4. Many of the comments and ideas presented in this article were
obtained in personal interviews with developers of mixed-use
projects. Most of these individuals expressed their desire for
anonymity; others insisted on it. See
www.naiop.org/foundation/rabianski.pdf.
5. Lord, C. S., “A Guide to Governmental Incentives Used in Mixed-Use
Developments,” Texas Bar Journal, 2008, 71:3, pp. 194-97.
6. Kirk, P., “Mixed-Use Musings,” Urban Land, August 2007, 66: 8, pp.
84-90.
7. Culp, L.A., “Mixed Results for Mixed-Use,” National Real Estate
Investor, August 2003, pp. 24–28.
8. Trischler, Thomas J., “In the Mix: Determining What Uses Work
Together Most Successfully,” Development Magazine, Fall 2001, p. 46.
9. Ibid. p. 42.
10. Ibid.
11. Funderburk, Tracy, “Avoiding Pitfalls of Mixed-Use Projects,” Urban
Land; May 2004, pp.36–38.
12. Comment made by Edward M. Kobel in Debra Hazel, “Multi-
Dimensional Retail,” Chain Store Age, August 2006, p. 134.
13. Some mixed-use developers are using the terms “dominant tenant”
and “cornerstone tenant.” The dominant tenant is the largest store
based on square footage while the cornerstone tenant draws the
most customers, pays the highest rent and could be the most presti-
gious tenant but not necessarily the largest tenant.
14. Trischler, op. cit. p. 42.
15. Kelly, Juliane, “Making Mixed-Use Work,” Commercial Investment
Real Estate, January/February 2001, p. 35.
16. Comment by Kenneth A Himmel in S. Aygoren, “Ins and Outs of
Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum, March 2004, p. 66.
17. The information contained in this section and subsequent sections
comes from a review of the published professional literature and
findings from an unpublished survey of mixed-use developers. The
survey was performed under a grant for the NAIOP Foundation and
partial results from the survey appear in an online article on
NAIOP’s Web page. See www.naiop.org/foundation/rabianski.pdf. The
bullet point lists appearing in the earlier online article are enhanced
and appear in this article.
18. Goodkin, Alan, “Financing Mixed-Use Development,” Urban Land,
January 2006; pp. 94-95.
19. Gyourko, J. E. and W. Rybczynski, “Financing New Urbanism
Projects: Obstacles and Solutions,” Housing Policy Debate, 2000, 11:3,
pp. 733-50.
20. Wieden, Michael, “Financing Mixed-Use Developments,” Urban
Land, August 2007, pp. 124-125.
21. Ibid.
22. Kettler, R. C., “Vertical Community,” Urban Land,
November/December 2005, 64:11/12, pp. 84-87.
23. Wieden, op. cit.
24. Lord, C. S., “A Guide to Governmental Incentives Used in Mixed-Use
Developments,” Texas Bar Journal, 2008, 71:3, pp. 194-97.
25. Kirk, op. cit.
26. Harbatkin, L., “Multi-family’s Rising Star in Mixed-Use
Development,” Development, Summer 2005, 36:2, pp. 30-35; Kettler,
op. cit; D. Koch, “Looking Up,” Retail Traffic, December 2004, 33:12,
pp. 38-42; and P.J. Titcher and D. P. Lari, “The Right Mix,” Urban
Land, July 2005, 64:7, pp. 27-28.
27. Baers, R. L., “Zoning Code Revisions to Permit Mixed Use
Development,” Zoning and Planning Law Report, December 1984,
7:11, pp. 81-86, and Kirk, op. cit.
28. Aygoren, S., op. cit., pp. 66-71.
29. Jones, D. H., “Financing for Mixed Use/Planned Development
Projects,” Real Estate Finance Journal, Spring, 2003, 18: 4, pp. 33-37.
30. Schwanke, D., E. Smart, and H. J. Kessler, “Looking at MSDs,” Urban
Land, December 1986, 45: 12, pp. 20-25.
31. Richter, A., “Mixed Bag,” Journal of Property Management,
September/October 2006, 71:5, pp. 26-30.
32. Davis Langdon, “The Cost of Green Revisited,” July 2007.
33. Roper, K. and J. L. Beard, “Justifying Sustainable Buildings,” Journal
of Corporate Real Estate, 2006, 8:2, pp. 91-103.
34. Green Building Council of Australia, The Dollars and Sense of Green
Buildings, 2006; and N. Miller, J. Spivey and A. Florance, “Does
Green Pay Off?” Journal of Real Estate Portfolio Management, 2008,
14:4, pp. 385-399.
35. Leinberger, C. and H. Kozloff, “Financing Mixed-Use,” Multifamily
Trends, Fall 2003, 6:4, pp. 36-39, and M.P. Niemira, “The Concept
and Drivers of Mixed-Use Development: Insights from a Cross-
Organizational Membership Survey,” Research Review, 4:1, 2007, pp.
53-56.
36. Aygoren, op. cit., and M.J. Kane, “Multiple Sources: Financing the
Mixed-Use Development,” The New York Law Journal, Sept. 29, 2004,
p. 5 col. 2.
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Module 7_Mixed Use Feasibility The Numbers.pdf
Published by THE COUNSELORS OF REAL ESTATE Volume 34, Number 2, 2009
REAL ESTATE ISSUES ®
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The Structure and Potential Economic Effects of Inclusionary Zoning Ordinances
Dustin C. Read, Ph.D., J.D.
Commentary: Not in Our Backyard: Plans, Planners, Regulators and the New Redlining
Owen Beitsch, Ph.D., CRE, AICP
Mixed-Use Development and Financial Feasibility: Part II - Physical,
Phasing, Design and Public Policy Factors Joseph S. Rabianski, Ph.D., CRE; Karen M. Gibler, Ph.D.; J. Sherwood Clements, III; and O. Alan Tidwell, CFP®
Initial Feasibility as a Recommended Procedure Donald R. Epley, Ph.D., CCIM, MAI
Appraisal Requirements for Charitable Contribution Deductions
Mark Lee Levine, Ph.D., CRE, J.D., Ll.M.
Use of the Income Approach in Valuing a Sand and Gravel Property in a Condemnation Proceeding
Thomas W. Hamilton, Ph.D., CRE, FRICS; and Jan A. Sell, MAI, FRICS, SR/WA, SRA, CCIM
RESOURCE REV IEWS
Creating Great Town Centers and Urban Villages
Regenerating Older Suburbs Reviewed by Maura M. Cochran, CRE,
and Peter L. Holland, CRE
Real Estate and the Financial Crisis: How Turmoil in the Capital Markets is
Restructuring Real Estate Finance Reviewed by Steve Price, CRE
SPOTLIGHT ON THE ECONOMY
The (Other) Coastal Economy: Mobile is the Economic Engine
for Coastal Alabama Donald R. Epley, Ph.D., CCIM, MAI
REAL ESTATE ISSUES 17 Volume 34, Number 2, 2009
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Mixed-Use Development and Financial Feasibility:
Part II – Physical, Phasing, Design and Public Policy Factors BY JOSEPH S. RABIANSKI, PH.D., CRE; KAREN M. GIBLER, PH.D.;
J. SHERWOOD CLEMENTS, III, MBA; AND O. ALAN TIDWELL, MBA, CFP®
Editor’s Note: The following article is Part II of “Mixed-Use Development and Financial Feasibility: Economic and Financial Factors,” which addresses the physical, phasing, design and public policy factors that affect mixed-use develop- ment. Part 1, which addressed the financial and economic factors of mixed-use development, was published in the previous issue of Real Estate Issues, Vol. 34, No. 1, 2009.
THE GROWING POPULARITY OF MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS is driven by both the developers and regulators. Developers are attracted by potentially higher rates of return from denser development that builds in clientele for on-site uses. Public officials are interested in the potential such developments have to serve as a catalyst for redevelop- ment and the creative use of in-fill sites. The project can only achieve the objectives of both parties if the combined uses are financially feasible.
In a previous article (Real Estate Issues, Vol. 34, No. 1, 2009), the economic and financial factors associated with financial feasibility of mixed-use developments were discussed. In this article, we discuss important physical, phasing, design and public policy factors.
Combining multiple uses on a single site may increase the complexity of the physical requirements for the site and structures. Many mixed-use projects incorporate higher density development, and tenants and customers have different needs and preferences for access and security. These items become critical issues for a project’s success. If the project is to serve as a destination for tourists and local residents, the buildings and improvements must go beyond functionality and become an attraction
themselves. The ability of a mixed-use proposal to fulfill these needs can be hampered by regulations that were conceived for single-use projects. While complicated, with a little creativity, a mixed-use project can be designed and developed in compliance with local regulations and perhaps even with the benefit of government incentives. 1
PHYSICAL FEATURES
The physical features of the site and its improvements are key elements of financial feasibility. The site is especially critical for a horizontal mixed-use development on a single parcel of land. The size and shape of the site must be sufficient to allow the placement of the uses on the land in a way that integrates the uses without resulting in overcrowding. While flat acreage is preferred for retail development, other uses can be placed in vertical struc- tures and on slopes, providing views and interconnections with the development on multiple levels. Easy access to the site and parking structures is essential for traffic flow that encourages repeat visits while connecting the devel- opment with its surrounding community.
Integrating the project with the neighborhood is essen- tial to winning community approval.2 Site design can create points of connection between the mixed-use development and the surrounding areas. The pedestrian flow from the surrounding neighborhood to on-site land uses should be easy.
The design and density of the mixed-use development relative to the surrounding area must be considered to ensure harmonious integration.3 In urban areas, the density of the mixed-use development can be high yet
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still be comparable to that of the surrounding area. In suburban settings, if the density of the mixed-use devel- opment is higher than that of the surrounding area, the transition should seem natural.
Some developers claim that, “mixed-use is all about place-making.”4The best definition in the literature for place-making is, “…the creation of vibrant, pedestrian- friendly areas with a mix of complementary land uses.”5 It requires a development in which all the buildings do not look the same, rather they are complementary. The master plan ensures the buildings are integrated with each other and the planned public spaces. The planned public spaces add to the sense of “place” and the success of the commercial tenants in the development. Components such as public gathering areas, walking trails and parks enhance the image of the development and foster the place-making ideology. Even though parks and squares do not pay rent, stores near them have increased sales volumes.6 Transitional public spaces that integrate uses can be planned as places with multiple functions. They also can serve as buffer zones between the uses.
The design and location of streets, sidewalks and parks is as significant as the design and location of the buildings.7
It is essential not to overlook the importance of the street features in mixed-use developments. Place-making occurs at the street level through choices regarding paving materials, sidewalks, lampposts, seating areas and landscaping. Pedestrian traffic should have safe access to all uses through visually appealing public areas and trans- portation corridors. The pedestrian orientation requires connectivity8 and the ground floor of buildings fronting the street to be designed in a way to provide a sense of activity.9 One key to success is the proper incorporation of all components to create a seamless whole.10 Another key is to provide each use a “front door” that is distinct and separated from the other uses. This is more important to single-family housing than rental housing, but residential users do not want to walk through retail to enter their homes. This may mean the construction of a rear street or private walks.11
While the overall project needs high visibility, not all uses have the same need for visibility. Highly visible and easy- to-read signage will aid with consumer satisfaction.
A successful vertical mixed-use development shares many of the characteristics of a successful horizontal commu- nity; however, unlike horizontal communities, vertical mixed-use communities must be concerned with the
About the Authors Joseph S. Rabianski, Ph.D., CRE, teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in real estate market analysis, finance, investment, real property principles, and appraisal at J. Mack Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University. He received a both a doctorate and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois, and a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University. He is the author
of numerous textbooks and articles on real estate, including articles published in Real Estate Issues and Appraisal Journal. Rabianski serves as a consultant and expert witness in real estate market analysis in the retail, office and hotel/motel property markets.
Karen M. Gibler, Ph.D., is an associate professor of real estate at Georgia State University. An active researcher and publisher, Gibler’s work has appeared in such journals as Real Estate Economics, Journal of Property Investment and Finance, International Real Estate Review, Journal of Real Estate Research, and Journal of
Real Estate Practice and Education. She serves on the editorial boards of several real estate journals as well as the RICS Foundation Research Paper Series. Gibler is the 2009 president of the International Real Estate Society.
J. Sherwood Clements, III, is a doctoral student in the real estate department at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. He has taught undergraduate and graduate classes in real estate appraisal, investment and principles. Before entering academia, Clements was a real estate appraiser, and job assignments included court testimony cases such as condemna-
tion cases including pipeline easements, railroad spurs, airport runway extensions and landfill expansion. He also performed fee appraisals on differing properties for lenders and governmental agencies including the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the Veterans’ Administration, and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Clements earned a bachelor’s degree in real estate from the University of Georgia and a master’s of business administration degree from Augusta State University.
O. Alan Tidwell is a real estate doctoral student at Georgia State University, where he teaches courses in real estate development and real estate principles. Prior to his doctoral studies, he was a senior commercial real estate appraiser at Commercial Valuation Services, Inc., a Birmingham, Alabama-based commercial real estate appraisal and consulting firm. Tidwell
also earned the Certified Financial Planner® designation, a Certified General Appraiser license and a real estate sales license. He has extensive experience valuing a variety of commercial property types, including mixed-use properties.
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additional challenges that arise when constructing a vertical platform. Physical design, staging/phasing and cost financing issues arise when blending residential, retail and office uses in a single tower.
Often the retail space is 90 feet deep, while residential space is 60 feet deep, and each has differing column spreads for load-bearing walls. Architectural ingenuity can make use of the difference in design such as by designing lofts or apartments over the retail space. Retail commonly has open ceilings, but residential uses must have plumbing pipes that may run above this open area. These pipes must be contained, and retail loses the open-air feel that it is trying to capture unless architec- turally innovative design is used. Conflicting require- ments must be viewed as a challenge that can create value and atmosphere. For example, a Chicago develop- ment used the green roof requirement on commercial buildings to add value to the residential component through a landscaped roof terrace.12
Another difficulty is the integration of operations once all the buildings are occupied. Many problems can be antici- pated and consequently avoided by utilizing proper and sufficient design techniques. Potential problems include noise complaints from residents about commercial uses, conflicts over automobile traffic and parking, and residential complaints about odor and trash. Separating uses and incorporating soundproofing between the commercial and residential components is critical to avoid noise problems created by commercial activity. Providing upfront disclosure or having separate residen- tial parking would go a long way in mitigating potential parking conflicts. Loading and trash collection areas should be hidden from residents. Incorporating proper ventilation systems is imperative because residential users will not tolerate odors and smoke from adjacent restau- rants. Fire retardation measures can be incorporated through construction techniques.13 Finally, the site may need to contain transition areas that separate uses with landscaping, screening, buffer zones and setbacks.
One of the biggest issues associated with the design of a mixed-use development is parking. “The benefit of mixed- use is that collectively, you can reduce the total amount of parking …also, since parking demand peaks at different times during the day for different uses, shared parking is important because it [parking] is a very expensive item in the total construction costs.”14 However, most tenants want the standard parking ratios: retailers want five spaces of
free, open access parking per 1,000 square feet of gross leasable area; and office users want four to five spaces per 1,000 square feet of rentable area. Residential users want dedicated spaces separated and secured from the commer- cial parking areas, with their entrance and exit separated from the commercial entrances and exits.15 They want dedicated space for their dwelling unit that is open for their exclusive use at all times.
PHASING AND TIMING ISSUES
The mixed-use development has phasing and timing issues that go beyond those typically experienced in single-use development. The first phase of the project sets the theme, tone and quality level for the whole project. The first phase and each subsequent phase must be designed to survive on its own if subsequent phases are not built. However, the developer must recognize that sales and leasing may be slow in the initial buildings if the promised supporting uses in the development are not completed and occupied. Thus, critical mass must be created during the initial phase.
The faster the build-out period and the shorter the lease- up period, the greater the prospect of achieving financial feasibility objectives. Timing of the development phases is essential to controlling cost and enabling the move-in of rent-paying tenants as soon as possible. However, if integrated systems or shared structures such as parking garages are part of the approved development plan, certificates of occupancy may not be granted until the entire project is completed.
To respond to changing market demand and control project costs, the physical size of each phase need not be the same. Also, the length of time between phases need not be the same. The financial feasibility of each phase may not be the same as earlier phase(s). It could be better, or it could be worse.
PUBLIC ISSUES
Most development regulations are written to govern single-use projects. Mixed-use developments often require exceptions to zoning regulations and adaptations of building codes. Some communities encourage innovative development and design, allowing for deviation from standard regulations, while others maintain ordinances that do not readily accommodate mixed-use development. Cities that embrace mixed-use development as an anchor for urban redevelopment may even act as a partner, providing financial assistance to the development.
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Mixed-use developments are made possible in large part by the condominium form of ownership, which enables developers to overcome potential obstacles in zoning or building codes. Local planning officials often allow developments under a condominium structure that would not be permitted under separate forms of owner- ship. Setback, parking and density requirements may limit the developer’s ability to subdivide into separate ownerships for each use; the condominium form of ownership enables the development to fulfill require- ments as a whole. Similarly, building code requirements may be less stringent under the condominium form of ownership with a single tract of land compared with subdividing the land into separate tracts.16 The condo- minium form of ownership complicates the rights and responsibilities of the property owners, requiring the formation of a property owners’ association and adoption of covenants, codes and restrictions.17
If the development requires higher density than in the surrounding area, the developer must be able to persua- sively explain how the project will positively influence the community, highlighting transportation and infrastruc- ture use (water, waste treatment, school capacity) and the economic benefits of the mixed-use development (substantiated through economic and fiscal impact studies). In some cases, the developer may be able to arrange transfer of development rights from another site to increase the project’s density.18
Most zoning ordinances are written to allow a single use on a single site. Mixed-use developments, meanwhile, require approval of multiple uses on a single integrated site.19 This can be accommodated through either fixed zoning districts that allow a range of uses or a discre- tionary approach that requires project approval through a zoning overlay district, planned unit development or conditional use permit.20 The key is to garner support from regulatory officials as well as community residents.
The financial feasibility of mixed-use projects is enhanced in some communities through government assistance with land assembly, tax increment financing, property tax abatements, and historic rehabilitation tax credits.21 City governments are providing cash in some situations, such as the renovation of an art deco building into a residential, retail and parking structure in Dallas.22
Federal historic tax credits are a boon to local devel- opers, either through creating savings on income tax bills or through selling to banks and utility companies
for equity partnerships.23 Residential units are constructed above retail spaces in older historic proper- ties in Baltimore, Miami and Durham, North Carolina. Buildings in the National Register of Historic Places may not be razed from existing sites for redevelopment, but state and local historic structures can be removed and/or renovated. One key issue is incorporating the historic elements of the neighborhood into the design to keep the “feel” of the neighborhood. Conversely, a challenge is including the modernization without losing the style and history. This can be overcome with proper planning and design.
If properly designed and positioned, the mixed-use development can be a catalyst to redevelop a blighted area. The mixed-use development can be a generative activity for the area and thereby increase the future level of demand for both on-site and off-site properties. It could be a “town center” for a suburban community, attracting consumers from among residents in surrounding neighborhoods, and giving the area a community focal and gathering point.
A mixed-use development can be located at a transit station to serve as both a community and transportation hub for a suburb. From a public policy perspective, increasing the number of housing options available near transit stations does more to increase ridership on the transport system than any other factor.24 Transit stations have become extremely popular as the central point for both new mixed- use and single-use developments. The transit station enables easy access for customers and workers whose origin and destination are not in close proximity.
CONCLUSION
With the growing interest in mixed-use development, careful thought must be given to how to analyze financial feasibility and the strengths and weaknesses of these projects relative to traditional single-use development. The potential exists for mixed-use to create additional value and outperform single-use real estate developments through the synergy and appeal of a compact neighbor- hood that serves the residents’ and tenants’ needs while providing an attractive destination for community residents and visitors. However, developers and operators must consider the substantial obstacles that must be overcome through design, financing and operation to create a harmonious, integrated whole that achieves the investors’ and community’s objectives rather than a group of disparate, conflicting uses.
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Experiences of mixed-use developers can be used as a starting point for identifying the key elements that have led to the success or failure of individual projects. Experience shows that the mixed-use concept can be effectively implemented in both urban and suburban locations containing a variety of different complementary uses. The design (height, density), location (near transit centers or major roadways), and mix of uses (residential, retail, office or hotel) must be tailored to fit the local market. Sufficient demand must exist for all the compo- nents of the project. The uses must attract from the surrounding community; the on-site residents will not be sufficient to ensure financial success. The site must be integrated into the local community to provide easy access and visual harmony. This helps the project gain the neces- sary support from the community and regulatory officials.
Identifying and understanding these physical and public policy factors, in combination with the economic and financial factors discussed in the previous article, is essential to critically evaluating the financial feasibility of mixed-use development. Further research is needed to quantitatively analyze the results of mixed-use projects containing a range of uses in a variety of locations so that we can identify which features are critical to a project’s success and what combination of factors is likely to create a financially successful mixed-use development. �
ENDNOTES 1. Many of the comments and ideas presented in this article were obtained in personal interviews with developers of mixed-use projects. Most of these individuals expressed their desire for anonymity; others insisted on it. See www.naiop.org/foundation/rabianski.pdf.
2. Koch, David, “Looking Up,” Retail Traffic, December 2004, p. 39.
3. Zelinka, Al, A. J. Smart and J. Kunz, “Making the Most of Mixed- use.” Planning, January 2006, 72:1, pp. 14–15.
4. Comment by Stephen Reinke in David Thame, “Finding the Right Formula,” Estates Gazette, May 2006, p. 93.
5. Schutz, Jim, AICP; and Kelly Kline, “Getting to the Bottom of Mixed-Use,” Planning, January 2004, p. 17.
6. Comment made by Brian Jones in Debra Hazel, “Multi-Dimensional Retail,” Chain Store Age, August 2006, p. 35.
7. Angotti, T. and E. Hanhardt, “Problems and Prospects for Healthy Mixed-Use Communities in New York City,” Planning Practice & Research, 2001, 16:2, pp. 145–154.
8. Zelinka, Smart and Kunz, op. cit.
9. Rombouts, Christine, “The Challenges of Mixed Use,” Urban Land, August 2006, 65:8, pp. 51–57.
10. Comment by Tom Porter in David Koch, “Looking Up,” Retail Traffic, December 2004, p. 39.
11. Kirk, Patricia, “Mixed-Use Musings,” Urban Land, August 2007, pp. 84–90.
12. Ibid.
13. Zelinka, Smart and Kunz, op. cit. p. 14.
14. Comment by John Gosling in Aygoren, Sule, “Ins and Outs of Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum,March 2004, p. 70.
15. Kozloff, H., “Refining Mixed-Use,” Urban Land, February 2005, 64:2, pp. 92–98 and D. Little, “Mixing It Up,” Journal of Property Management, November/December 2005, 70:6, pp. 20–23.
16. Evans, Brian P.,“Mixed-Use Structuring Problems,” Urban Land, February 2004, pp. 28 and 31.
17. Titcher, P. J. and D. P. Lari, “The Right Mix,” Urban Land, July 2005, 64:7, pp. 27–28.
18. Trischler, Thomas J., “In the Mix: Determining What Uses Work Together Most Successfully,” Development Magazine, Fall 2001, p 44.
19. Ibid.
20. Baers, R. L., “Zoning Code Revisions to Permit Mixed-Use Development,” Zoning and Planning Law Report, December 1984, 7:11, pp. 81–86.
21. Trischler, op. cit.
22. Kirk, Patricia L., “Capturing the Spirit,” Urban Land, November/December 2007, pp. 84–92.
23. Ibid.
24. Berton, Brad, “Transit Village,” Urban Land, January 2008, pp. 94–97.
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MODULE 7 RABIANSKI PAPER.pdf
Mixed-Use Development: A Review of Professional Literature
Prepared for and Funded by The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Research Foundation
By Joseph S. Rabianski, Ph.D., CRE J. Sherwood Clements, MBA Department of Real Estate Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
November 2007
About NAIOP The National Association of Industrial and Office Properties is the nation’s leading trade association for developers, owners, investors and other professionals in industrial, office and mixed-use real estate. Founded in 1967, NAIOP comprises more than 16,500 members in 55 North American chapters and provides networking opportunities, educational programs, research on trends and innovations and strong legislative representation. For more information, visit www.naiop.org.
About the NAIOP Research Foundation The NAIOP Research Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) organization to support the work of individuals and organizations engaged in real estate development, investment and operations. The Foundation’s core purpose is to provide these individuals and organizations with the highest level of research information on how real properties, especially office, industrial and mixed-use properties, impact and benefit communities throughout North America. Funding for the Research Foundation’s activities comes from the generous support of the Governors, annual gifts from NAIOP members, and underwriting from the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP). For more information, visit www.naioprf.org. © 2007 National Association of Industrial and Office Properties Research Foundation There are many ways to give to the Foundation and support projects and initiatives that advance the commercial real estate industry. If you would like to do your part in helping this unique and valuable resource, please contact Bennett Gray, senior director, at (703) 904-7100 ext. 168, or [email protected]. Requests for funding should be submitted to [email protected]. For additional information, please contact Sheila Vertino, NAIOP Research Foundation, 2201 Cooperative Way, Herndon, VA, 20171, at (703) 904-7100, ext. 121 or [email protected].
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction 4
2. Factors Making the Mixed-Use Development Popular 6
3. Financial Feasibility of a Mixed-Use Development 6
4. Factors Leading to the Financial Success of a Mixed-Use Development 8
a. Economic and Market Factors 8
b. Financial Factors 11
c. Physical Factors 12
d. Design Factors 13
e. Public Issues 15
5. Challenges, Obstacles or Barriers to Mixed-use Development 15
6. Conclusion 17
7. References 18
8. Endnotes 20
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Introduction A mixed-use development is a real estate project with planned integration of some
combination of retail, office, residential, hotel, recreation or other functions. It is
pedestrian-oriented and contains elements of a live-work-play environment. It maximizes
space usage, has amenities and architectural expression and tends to mitigate traffic and
sprawl. This definition was presented at a recent conference on the topic sponsored by
four professional organizations in the real estate industry -- ICSC, NAIOP, NMHC &
BOMA.1
This definition of a mixed-use development contrasts to a multi-use development
that has two or more land uses on a single site but does not have the degree of project
planning and integration posited for a mixed-use development. In fact, integration of the
uses may be totally lacking. The live-work-play element is not present and the project is
not pedestrian oriented. A classic example of a multi-use project is a single site
developed with an unanchored strip center next to a small office building for tenants such
as insurance agents, dentists, doctors, etc.2
A mixed-use development is not a standardized product form. It can differ in
location because it can be built in an urban setting or a suburban setting. The density
levels are generally higher in an urban setting but not necessarily. It can differ in relation
to its surroundings. It can be a higher density infill project in an established urban setting
or it can be a development in the growth corridor in a suburban setting. It can also differ
in configuration. Consider the next paragraph.
A mixed-use development can take four general forms.
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• First, it can be a single high-rise structure on a single site that contains two or
more uses integrated into the structure. Typically, this form of the mixed-use
development has retail on the street level with offices over the retail and either
residential units or hotel space over the office space.
• Second, it can be two or more high-rise structures on a single site with each
structure holding a different use. The office building, residential tower
(condominium ownership) and a hotel are the typical combination. Retail, but
different forms of it, can also exist on the ground levels of each use.
• Third, the mixed-use development can be a combination of different low rise
structures on a single site with retail on the ground level with residential units
above in one structure and office space above in another structure.
• Fourth, it can be a single mid-rise structure on a single site typically in an urban
setting with retail on the ground and residential or office above. Depending on the
developer’s insights and opportunities, each of the four forms of mixed-use
developments in the previous paragraph can be built in an urban or a suburban
setting, and it can be considered an infill project or an expansion project.
Two differentiating terms about the uses in a mixed-use development appear in
the literature. They are “cornerstone use” and “dominant use.” The cornerstone use is the
most viable and profitable use in the project. It drives the development concept as well as
the decisions about the suitability and compatibility of the other uses in the project. The
dominant use is the use that takes up the most space in the project. The dominant use
might not be the cornerstone use but it needs to be financially strong.3
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Factors Making the Mixed-Use Development Popular From the developer’s perspective a mixed-use development is identified as being
a popular format because it is perceived as providing the following benefits:
• Convenience of live-work-play options in a single location • Satisfying the desire to live in more of a small-town (e.g. "Main Street")
environment. This desire is brought about by changing demographics and psychographics favoring the property type
• Reducing traffic congestion
Again from the developer’s perspective a mixed-use development is fostered by
the following occurrences:
• Rising land prices • Encouragement by local public agencies (economic development, planning,
zoning board, etc.) Finally, a developer’s “optimal land use plan” for a mixed-use development has been stated as:
• Highest land density • Most rapid absorption of finished sites at the highest price • Highest present value of the project
Financial Feasibility of a Mixed-use Development
The focus of this literature review is financial feasibility of mixed-use
development. Financial feasibility defines the situation when the return on the
investment in a mixed-use development meets or exceeds the expected or the required
return of the developer and/or the investor in the project. An alternative but less precise
expression is the financial success of the project.
Measurement tools for financial success discussed in the literature are expressed
in different ways. Discounted cash flow analysis generating an IRR is an important tool.
The rates of return such as cash on cash return are also considered useful tools.4
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The issue of risk in mixed-use development does not have a definitive answer.
Some developers believe that a mixed-use project diversifies risk across the uses.5 Other
developers believe that the added financial and physical complexity of a mixed-use
development heightens the uncertainty associated with the project and thereby increases
the level of risk. In fact, both of these situations can arise for a specific project.
Feasibility analysis can be adapted to a prospective view asking the question,
“what will the project earn if it is developed,” and a retrospective view asking the
question, “what did the project earn?” Regarding the prospective view, three insights are
shared.
• Financial success depends on a faster time to build out and lease up the
project. The shorter the construction phase and the higher the initial
occupancy, the better the prospects are for achieving feasibility objectives.
“The optimal land use plan is rarely the plan that provides the greatest
possible density. … Rather, it is the plan that provides for the most rapid
absorption of finished sites (driven by end-user demand for space) at the
highest price.”6 Substitute “uses” for “sites” and this comment is appropriate.
• Financial success depends on minimizing the outflow of funds.7 This is not to
say that the project is done on the cheap but that initial equity is minimized by
finding lenders willing to provide higher loan to value ratios. Also the ability
to obtain development incentives for the local jurisdiction is an important
aspect of minimizing the outflow of funds.
• Financial success depends on “being able to maximize and mix the uses in a
way that responds to market conditions, opportunities and economics…”8
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Using financial feasibility in a retrospective view, a comparison between the
expected pro forma and the actual performance of the property is the best measurement of
financial success.
Factors Leading to the Financial Success of a Mixed-use Development
Factors leading to the financial success of a mixed-use development can be
grouped in the following categories:
• Economic and Market • Financial • Physical • Design • Public Issues
Economic and Market Factors The economic factors are property market factors. Each use on the site must
attract a significant level of market demand in its own right. This is often stated as
attracting an adequate or threshold demand in the market for each use on the site. The
uses need to be compatible and complementary. They need to be mutually supportive,
and they need to achieve synergy among themselves.9 If this synergy is achieved, it
increases both the investment value and the market value of the project.
How is synergy achieved in a mixed-use development? The following
explanations appear in the literature.
• Each use is able to generate revenue from the other uses on the site. Occupants of the residential and office uses shop at the on-site retail facilities. Office and retail space users live in the residential units.
• Each use is an amenity for the other uses. Office users need restaurants and
hotels in close proximity to attract tenants. Hotels benefit from visitors to the office space.
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• The combination of uses provides a place for supply to meet existing, unfulfilled demand in the geographic market area. Moreover, it could be a catalyst to redevelop a blighted area which increases the future level of demand. It could be a “town center” for a suburban community which will attract consumers from further distances. It could be a starting point for additional development projects.
Generating and maintaining strong linkages to other land users external to the
mixed-use development are also important market factors. The on-site restaurants also
need to serve potential customers (residential users and office space users) living or
working in close proximity to the project. Retail establishments should also be able to do
the same.
Competition with external projects needs to be considered. For example, building
retail space near a highly successful super-regional mall surrounded by power centers,
community centers and a lifestyle center may lead to high retail space vacancy when the
office and residential components are successful. Similarly, building hotel space on the
same site could be a problem if the existing economic node has excess hotel space.
A word of caution is offered in the following statement. “Just because you have
high-end retail doesn’t mean you have a high-end condo market.” 10 Our interpretation of
this word of caution is not that a strong level of demand for one use signals a strong
demand for other uses. Each use needs to be analyzed with regard to it own demand and
supply position.
Market analysis is important in determining the demand and supply positions of
each use. It should be used in the same manner as it is used to analyze a single use
project. “… many tenants’ businesses will depend on demand from the surrounding
area.”11 But, then it should evaluate the potential rent premium (integration or synergistic
effect) brought about by multiple uses on a single site.12
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“Market factors are not static, and change with time and other influences.”13
Economists tell us that these other influences are the traditional variables that cause a
change in the position of demand – the number of consumers, disposable income, tastes
and preferences and the price of both complementary and substitute goods. Therefore,
market analysis should be dynamic not static. “Two keys to success are to do your
homework up-front, and to revisit it regularly at every phase and after build-out. These
market analyses need to be fine-grained and tailored enough to your locale, for you to
identify both shifts in preferences and niches that aren’t served. This requires a dual-
pronged approach – one to evaluate the market at that point in time and the other to
assess how well you’re meeting it. As the market changes, so should your project.”14
Finally, the geographic extent of the retail trade areas of each of the anchor
tenants and the majority of the non-anchor tenants needs to be considered. One mistake
that can be made is the assumption that the retail trade area for the retail establishments in
the project are all the same. Some of the shops will attract customers from a greater
distance than other shops. A three-mile ring could be too much geography for some
stores and not enough for other stores. A related mistake is assuming that the retail trade
area for the most prestigious retail store is the trade area for the project.
The mixed-use development has phasing and timing issues that go beyond those
typically experienced in single use development. The issues appearing in literature are:
• Each phase should be able to survive on its own if subsequent phases are not built
• The first phase sets the theme, the tone and the quality level of the project15 • Each phase need not have the same length of time or mass • The financial feasibility of the next phase need not reflect that of the earlier
phase(s). It could be better, or it could be worse.16
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• Phasing is more difficult because enough critical mass has to be created at the beginning. This makes normal absorption analysis difficult.17
Note: The information contained in the above bullets was taken from a convenience survey sample of NAIOP mixed-use developers that was not shown to be statistically significant. Financial Factors
The financial factors are discussed from different perspectives. One discussion
thread considers complicating issues that make it more difficult to finance the mixed-use
development than a single use project of equal or equivalent size18. This financial
perspective includes the following points:
• Equity requirements can be substantially higher for the mixed-use project than for a single use development of equal size.
• The mixed-use development requires a longer development period with phasing over longer periods. This makes it more difficult to finance a mixed- use development than a single use development of equal size.19
• Larger capital requirements limit the number of potential development firms and financial institutions that have the resources to undertake a mixed-use project.
• Additional complexity occurs as each use is underwritten separately. • Financial entities tend to focus on specific single use property types and view
the mixed-use development as too complex and complicated. • Investors providing initial equity understand mixed-use development as an
investment opportunity and perceive it as a higher risk investment.20 • More money in the capital markets for real estate is causing developers to take
on mixed-use projects in the wrong location, with wrong structure, without the proper understanding of the market. [based on August 2007 research]
Another discussion thread considers how financial arrangements and costs for a
mixed-use development compare to those for a single use project of equal or equivalent
size.
• Initial planning costs are much larger for the mixed-use development.21 • Sites for mixed-use development require the ability to serve different property
markets so the land costs are generally higher. • Construction costs for a single structure mixed-use development are generally
higher.
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• Land carrying costs could be greater than or less than those for a single use project. They could be greater due to the need to the larger site and the timing and phasing of the project. They could be less than those for a very large single use project. (Like an office park or a residential subdivision because the uses could be developed earlier than the phasing in the office park.)
• The contributory value of one use should not subsidize the other uses on the property.22
• The effects of other financial factors are generally not certain or unequivocally clear; they could be greater for the mixed-use development or less. These factors are:
Density of development Operating costs Parking area costs Common area costs Performance in achievable rents and occupancy
Physical Factors Physical site factors suitable for a horizontal mixed-use development on a single
parcel of land containing residential, retail and office include the following statements
extracted from the literature.
• Appropriate site size and shape to hold all the elements of the development. • Easy access onto, and egress from the site and its parking area. • Access to modes of transportation other than automobile. • Convenient and attractive pedestrian circulation among the uses. • Easy access and connectivity to adjacent and proximate land users. • High visibility of the project but not necessarily of all the component uses --
also highly visible and attractive street or monument signage. • Attractive visual orientation internal to the project, attractive streetscapes. • Proper topography, flat acreage for the retail is preferred. Structures not
directly linked to the retail can be on elevated ground. • Attractive landscape and streetscape. • Easily readable and clear internal signage for both drivers and pedestrians. • Vehicle circulation that is unobtrusive for both drivers and pedestrians. • Storm water drainage capability.
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Design Factors The mixed-use development must be based on a master plan.23 In that master
plan, the biggest issue associated with the design of a mixed-use development is parking
that provides benefits to the mixed-use development but also creates additional costs for
the mixed-use development. In a mixed-use development “you can reduce the total
amount of parking”24 and “since parking demand peaks at different times during the day
for different uses, shared parking is important because it is a very expensive item in the
total construction costs.” 25 However, many big issues underlie the concept of shared
parking. Space users want the standard parking ratios; retailers want five spaces per 1,000
square feet of gross leasable area.26 Residential users want their parking area separated
from the commercial parking areas even in a shared structure, and they want their own
entrance and exit separated from the commercial entrances and exits.
The other big issue in the design of the site is that “mixed-use is all about place
making.”27, 28 The best definition in the literature for place making is “the creation of
vibrant, pedestrian-friendly areas with a mix of complementary land uses. In terms of
retail, place making means shopping or dining that is less about selling and more about
creating an experience.”29 Some hints about what comprises place making are:
• The mixed-use should be sensitive to the market area’s history or its future outlook and tie its design features into it. The mixed-use needs to be high quality in all of its aspects; it could be moderate quality in some aspects but not all.30
• Developers often make the mistake of making the buildings look all the same
when they should go out of our way to make the buildings look eclectic. We want the project to look like it was built over multiple decades and designed by different architects. It should look like a real town, which it is. 31
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• There needs to be a successful integration of open spaces with the buildings and the buildings should also be integrated.
• The common area or areas are important design features to make a “place.” • Even though parks and squares do not pay rent, stores near them have
increased sales volumes.32 Critical on-site design elements33 that need to be incorporated in a mixed-use
development include:
• Noise abatement by separation or soundproofing between uses. • Fire retardation measures through construction techniques.34 • Odor suppression by separation or proper venting of the odors. • Loading areas for commercial uses hidden from sight. • Connectivity of pedestrian and cycling among the uses. • Transition areas – separate uses with landscaping, screening, buffer zones,
setbacks, etc.35 • Open space36
Integrating the project with the neighborhood is essential to winning community
approval.37 Create points of connection between the mixed-use development and the
surrounding areas. Consider the mixed-use development’s density related to that of the
surrounding area. 38
Finally, one key to success in an urban, horizontal mixed-use project is the proper
incorporation of all components to create a seamless whole.39 Another key to success
provides that each use should have a “front door” that is distinct and separate from the
other uses.40 And, the mixed-use development needs to balance night and day activities
so that everything on the site does not shut down at the end of the workday.41 Build a
day-night balance.
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Public Issues The policy issues needed for the financial success of a mixed-use development
include the following statements taken from various sources in the literature.
• Development plans for the mixed-use development should highlight transportation and infrastructure use (water, waste treatment, school capacity, etc.
• Development plans should highlight economic benefits of the mixed-use development (economic and fiscal impact studies).
• The zoning ordinance should allow multiple uses on a single integrated site. Most zoning ordinances are geared to a single use on a single site.
• The zoning ordinance should allow higher density development in the mixed- use development than in surrounding areas.42
• Availability of tax increment financing (TIF) • Assistance with land assembly • Property tax abatements43 • Transfer of development rights44
Challenges, Obstacles or Barriers to Mixed-use Development Various challenges, obstacles or barriers affecting mixed-use development are
identified or listed in the literature. These items appear below without any ranking or
relative importance associated to them. Very often these items simply appear in an article
without any elucidation. Some of these items have been addressed in a previous section
of this article. Mixed-use development must contend with:
• Extraordinary planning, management, political patience, capital resources and risk
• Assembling land parcels • Inadequate capital planning • Lacking knowledge of available public/private benefits • Maneuvering through zoning regulations • Addressing environmental issues • Working with planning agencies • Working with the community • Working with multiple development teams
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• Working with multiple owners • Securing project finance/capital • Addressing transportation issues • Designing parking • Designing a pedestrian-friendly environment • Managing the financial challenges of a sequenced roll-out of project parts
The following items appear in a specific article.45
• External trip generation to all uses but mostly to retail and office • Street capacity • Water usage • Air emissions • Sewer capacity • Endangered habitat limitations
The following items appear in a specific article.46
• Economic and market cycles • Congestion and traffic issues • Location • Management • Healthy balance of uses
Saving Yourself from Fads and Repetition47
“One of the most insidious problems with all development is the tendency to
blindly follow the latest trends and fads, without tailoring them to the unique situation.
Just as problematic is proposing something without really understanding how it’s
supposed to work, problems with past applications and how the market and economics
work for the project. What worked before elsewhere may or may not work on your
project. Many projects have been planned recently with a major Cineplex and
entertainment element, and there is now a glut of such projects in different markets and
an overextended cinema industry.”48
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“Another case is blind repetition of ‘New Urbanism’ solutions…. Despite
evidence that strictly interpreted ‘new urbanism’ isn’t successful in many situations, his
planners proposed a design that discouraged foot traffic in retail areas, created isolated
‘big boxes’ and a ‘quasi-city block layout. This spread out the retail so it seriously
diluted its critical mass and synergies.”49 An apropos statement on this issue is “make it
real, not Disney.”50
Conclusion
The professional literature on mixed-use development contains many gems of
wisdom about financial success that come from the background and experience of
developers involved with the property type. Many of the points are repeated by different
authors referring to different properties in different markets and at different times. Many
good ideas and successful practices can be extracted from these articles. The authors are
confident that this literature review contains valuable information for the reader even
though the literature search may not be as complete as possible.
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References
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Endnotes
1 Niemira, Michael P., “The Concept and Drivers of Mixed-Use Development: Insights from a Cross-Organizational Membership Survey,” Research Review, Vol. 4 No. 1, 2007, 54 2 A very imprecise definition of a multi-use project is presented by Niemira. “Multi-use is generally thought of as an additional real-estate property use which is small (in size or by revenue) relative to the entire project.” Niemira, 54. 3 “Dominant use” was part of the discussion in an interview with Charles Konas. 4 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 92% of the respondents agreed with the statement “the financial success of a mixed-use development is best measured by using cash flow concepts such as discounted cash flow analysis and rates of return.” 5 Aygoren, Sule, “Ins and Outs of Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum, March 2004, 66 6 Mouchly, Ehud and Richard Piser, “Optimizing Land Use in Multiuse Projects,” Real Estate Review, Summer 1993, 80. 7 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 67% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 8 Comment by Kenneth A Himmel in Aygoren, Sule, “Ins and Outs of Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum, March 2004, 66 9 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 92% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 10 Comment made by Edward M. Kobel in Hazel, Debra, “Multi-Dimensional Retail,” Chain Store Age, August 2006, 134 11 Trischler, Thomas J., “In the Mix: Determining What Uses Work Together Most Successfully,” Development, Fall 2001, 46 12 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 92% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 13 Trischler, 42 14 Trischler, 42 15 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 97% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 16 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 80.6% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 17 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 92% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 18 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 78% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 19 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 80% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 20 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 86% of the respondents agreed with the statement that investors understand the mixed-use development, and 76% agree that the investors perceive a higher risk. 21 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 97% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 22 A comment made by Lang Cottrell in a personal interview sponsored by NAIOP.
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23 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 89% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 24 A comment by John Gosling in Aygoren, Sule, “Ins and Outs of Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum, March 2004, 70 25 A comment by John Gosling in Aygoren, Sule, Ins and Outs of Mixed-Use,” Real Estate Forum, March 2004, 70 26 A comment made by B. Schweikert in a personal interview sponsored by NAIOP. 27 Comment by Stephen Reinke in Thame, David, “Finding the Right Formula,” Estates Gazette, May 2006, 93 28 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 94% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 29 Schutz, Jim, AICP and Kelly Kline, “Getting to the Bottom of Mixed-use,” Planning, January 2004, 17 30 A comment made by B. Schweikert in a personal interview sponsored by NAIOP. 31 A comment made by Terrence Wall in a personal interview sponsored by NAIOP. 32 Comment made by Brian Jones in Hazel, Debra, “Multi-Dimensional Retail,” Chain Store Age, August 2006, 35 33 Zelinka, Al, Joseph Smart and Jennifer Kunz, “Making the Most of Mixed-use,” Planning, January 2006, 14 34 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 84% of the respondents agreed with the statement that noise abatement and fire retardation are important design features. 35 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 81% of the respondents agreed with the statement that transition areas and features work to generate premium rents. 36 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 73% of the respondents agreed with the statement. 37 Koch, David, “Looking Up,” Retail Traffic, December 2004, 39 38 Zelinka, Al, Joseph Smart and Jennifer Kunz. 39 Comment by Tom Porter in Koch, David, “Looking Up,” Retail Traffic, December 2004, 39 40 A comment made by Thomas Danilek in a personal interview sponsored by NAIOP. 41 Kelly, Juliane, “Making Mixed-Use Work,” Commercial Investment Real Estate, January/February 2001, 35 42 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, 97% of the respondents agreed with both of these statements about the zoning ordinance. 43 In a recent survey conducted for NAIOP by the authors, the respondents agreed with these statements about TIF (84%), land assembly (76%) and property tax abatements (80%). 44 Trischler, 44 45 Mouchly, Ehud and Richard Piser, 80 46 Hightower, David, “Healthy Mixed-Use Environments: The Macro, the Micro and the Nano,” Development, Summer 2002, 41-43 47 Trischler, 46 48 Trischler, 46 49 Trischler, 46
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50 Stribling, Dees, “Avoiding Anyplace USA: Mixed-Use Properties Increasingly Call for Retail Properties to Escape Cookie-Cutter Architecture,” National Real Estate Investor, May 2006, 44
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The following are highlights of completed research projects funded by the NAIOP Research Foundation. For a complete listing, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.naiop.org/foundation.
NAIOP RESEARCH FOUNDATION FUNDED RESEARCH
The Contribution of Office, Industrial and Retail Development and Construction on the U.S. Economy (2007) Exploration of LEED Design Approaches for Warehouse and Distribution Centers (2007) Developing Influencer Relationships to Accelerate Development Success (2005) NAIOP Terms and Definitions: U.S. Office and Industrial Market (2005) The Strategic Context of Office and Industrial Property in America: Fixed Assets in a Time of Predictable Change. (2004)
“The work of the Foundation is absolutely essential to anyone involved in industrial, office and mixed- use development. The Foundation’s projects are a blueprint for shaping the future and a road map that helps to ensure the success of the developments where we live, work and play.”
Ronald L. Rayevich, Founding Chairman NAIOP Research Foundation
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