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CONTENTS MAY 2009 10 DEPARTMENTS 4 From the Editor 6 Executive Insight: David Picerne 8 Market Pulse 23 Technology: Social Media 24 Renovation Tips 24 Products: A Touch of Luxury 26 Perspective: Employee Relations Tips and the process of being sustainable 16 FEATURES 10 Investment: A Safer Haven How has this downturn affected the “recession-resistant” student housing market? 23 ONLINE Guest Column Is global diversification a good idea? www.multi-housingnews.com/diversification 13 Finance: Weathering the Risks Owners and managers face risks that threaten not only the physical assets, but also operating incomes Market Forecast: Southeast Rebounding in Charlotte, Atlanta and Miami www.multi-housingnews.com/MktForecast_May09 16 Case Study: Industrial Chic Turner Development transformed an old grain elevator in Baltimore into 228 luxury condos Slideshow: Sky Lounges View Espais Promocions Immobiliaries’ Twenty9th Park Madison’s roof deck www.multi-housingnews.com/Twenty9th 20 Profile: Green Properties Three Green Initiative Award winners show that sustainability can survive the recession On the cover: DYL Group Inc.’s Infinity at Brickell is a 52-story, 459-unit luxury condominium located in downtown Miami. Residences range from $484,900 to $1,475,900. Quote of the Month See the latest products online www.multi-housingnews.com Pictured: Eco by Cosentino “Recycling and water conservation become a habit like brushing your teeth.” 20 Executive Insight: David Picerne 6 Multi-Housing News (ISSN 0146-0919; USPS 891-580), May 2009, Vol. 44, No. 5 is published monthly by Nielsen Business Media, 770 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10003-9595. The cost of a one-year subscription is $93 in the U.S., $125 in Canada and Mexico, and $240 in all other foreign countries. CUSTOMER SERVICE INQUIRIES: For address changes, single copy sales ($10 per issue, payable in advance), and subscription inquiries, write to Multi-Housing News, P.O. Box 3601, Northbrook, IL 60065-3601. Call 800-697-8859, fax 847-291-4816 or email nmhn@omeda.com. Printed in the USA. Copyright 2009 by Nielsen Business Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Multi-Housing News editorial and advertising offices: 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003-9595, 646-654-4500. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to Multi-Housing News, P.O. Box 3601, Northbrook, IL 60065-3601. Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement No. 40031729. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: DHL Global Mail, 4960-2 Walker Rd., Windsor, ON N9A 6J3. Periodicals postage paid at New York, NY and additional mailing offices. ADVERTISING/EDITORIAL REPRINTS: Reprints of editorial or ads can be used as effective marketing tools. For details, contact The YGS Group, Angie VanGorder, 717-399-1900 ext. 176, MHN@theYGSgroup.com PERMISSIONS: One-time use of our content, as a full article, excerpt or chart? Contact Dana Parra, 646-654-4696, dana.parra@billboard.com. LIST RENTAL MANAGER: Nikki Miller, 646-654-7261, nikki.miller@nielsen.com Official Publication of www.multi-housingnews.com | May 2009 3 http://www.multi-housingnews.com/diversification http://www.multi-housingnews.com/MktForecast_May09 http://www.multi-housingnews.com/Twenty9th http://www.multi-housingnews.com http://www.multi-housingnews.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Multi-Housing News - May 2009

Multi-Housing News - May 2009
Contents
From the Editor
Executive Insight: David Picerne
Market Pulse
Investment: A Safer Haven
Finance: Weathering the Risks
Case Study: Industrial Chic
Profile: Green Properties
Technology: Social Media
Renovation Tips
Products: A Touch of Luxury
Perspective: Employee Relations

Multi-Housing News - May 2009