Forbes’ 2018 Top Cities for Commercial Real Estate Development

Real estate developer Michael Snedeker is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts. Focused on commercial construction, Boston, Massachusetts, resident Michael Snedeker keeps abreast of the top locations for commercial property development. 

In April 2018, Forbes’ Real Estate Council shared their top cities for real estate development. Here are the top two cities for commercial real estate development:

- Downtown Los Angeles, California. Following an increase in commercial property prices in the Bay Area, as well as a shortage of available space in neighboring locations, Downtown Los Angeles is beginning to attract commercial real estate development. Additionally, the city has beefed up security in the area and taken considerable steps to make it safer ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 

- Austin, Texas. Austin’s commercial real estate market is heating up. Bolstered by a 2-million-strong population that is still growing, an educated workforce, and affordable cost of living, Austin is attracting commercial real estate developers who can make due with the property taxes and longer approval times. 

Other cities in the top ten included Miami, Florida for an attractive hub for foreign buyers, Phoenix, Arizona for tax advantages and friendly business climate, and Atlanta, Georgia for strong renter profile including large corporations like Coca-Cola.

LIBR Rescues English Bulldogs

Based in Boston, Michael Snedeker works for Shellback Industries to perform commercial real estate duties ranging from marketing and advertising to sales, customer service, and systems and business development. Outside of work, Michael Snedeker is an active member of Long Island Bulldog Rescue.

In 1999, Laurette Richin established Long Island Bulldog Rescue (LIBR) to care for English Bulldogs that had been subjected to neglect, abuse, or release. The non-profit organization provides services like education, prevention, and intervention in addition to adoption.

- Education. LIBR organizes speaking engagements, works with schools, and joins forces with other rescue organizations to educate and raise awareness on saving English bulldogs.

- Prevention. LIBR helps people learn how to love and care for their adopted pets, which is likened to adopting a member of the family.

- Intervention. LIBR works with shelters, law enforcement, and other rescue groups to save bulldogs by responding to emergency calls, providing complete rescue operations, offering emergency pickup and evaluation, and providing both emergency and routine medical care.

- Adoption. LIBR screens people to match with dogs through extensive interview processes. Aside from this, the organization offers follow-up support to check on successful homing and determine the finality of adoption.