The Great Re-opening Gains Momentum

The pandemic gave us time to reconsider our lives, our work, our relationships with families, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. It also fundamentally changed how we interact with technology and with our surroundings - in both the natural and built environments. For real estate investors, the pandemic rocked the foundation of the asset class. Yet, as our Mid-Year Update reveals, real estate has generally survived intact, and many markets are thriving in novel ways. Finally, the pandemic raised awareness for the possibilities for creating societal benefits through investment in low-carbon assets and in healthy, diverse communities.