Moderator: Dan Collison

• Police reforms and enhanced safety measures continue to build tenant confidence, supporting reduced vacancies in downtown commercial properties.
• Transit-oriented development around key hubs improves accessibility and drives premium pricing in adjacent commercial submarkets. Progress toward Nicollet
• Mall pedestrianization aims to increase foot traffic and elevate retail vitality in surrounding commercial spaces.
• North Loop’s resilient performance with declining vacancies highlights strong demand in vibrant, competitive commercial districts.
• Continued absence of rent control helps maintain investor stability for mixed-use commercial real estate projects.
• Targeted safety and activation initiatives strengthen the CBD’s appeal, aiding office tenant retention and attraction.
• Zoning and policy reforms facilitate new commercial development in growth corridors, promoting overall market stability.