Senior Housing Occupancy Increased in 4th Quarter
Senior housing occupancy increased in the U.S., in the 4th Quarter of 2022, according to data from the National Investment......
01.11.2023
Our News Archive
Adventure Entertainment Cos. has new website.
The Adventure Entertainment Cos., an affiliate of StoneCreek Partners (“SCP”), has launched a new website at AEC Creative – in......
12.28.2022
The EB-5 Program is Reauthorized
President Biden signed legislation today with the effect that the EB-5 program is reauthorized, in particular its Regional Center component,......
03.11.2022
New Adventure Recreation Company Launches
Sustainable Environment Associates (SEAS) and Adventure Entertainment Cos. have launched GoBOLD Adventures™, an adventure recreation design-builder, and operator. As the......
09.23.2021
The 15-Minute City Concept Gains Traction
The-15-Minute City concept is gaining traction around the world as a placemaking tactic and means to enhance quality of life. ......
12.26.2020
REI’s New Product Impact Standards
REI’s new Product Impact Standards for 2021, now include diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements for companies wanting REI shelf space. ......
12.20.2020
Rep. Haaland Nominated for Interior Department
Rep. Haaland is nominated to lead the Interior Department. With Senate confirmation, Rep. Haaland will become the first Native American......
12.17.2020
North America’s Borders Remain Closed
North America’s borders remain closed through January 21, 2021, limiting border crossings to “essential trade only” between the U.S., Canada,......
12.12.2020
Golf Courses Remain a Focus for Redevelopment
Golf courses remain a focus for redevelopment and repurposing as property owners explore greater highest-and-best use for their golf assets.......
11.29.2020
Life Sciences Real Estate Consultants
Our work as life sciences real estate consultants includes new facility project feasibility, owner representation for design-development management, and for......
11.23.2020
Hotel Project Feasibility Consultants
Our work as hotel project feasibility consultants starts with market analysis and the feasibility of new development, the acquisition and......
11.22.2020
Economic Development Consultants for Tribes
Our work as economic development consultants for tribes and other indigenous nations has expanded with additional services and new regions......
11.22.2020
Golf Participation Up 11% Over 2019
According to the National Golf Foundation, golf participation is up 11% over 2019. The U.S. data through October 2020, is......
11.21.2020
Comparing the Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines
We found this interesting, an article comparing the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines by Mike Terry writing for BioSpace, the life......
11.17.2020
Covid-19 Upended a Luxury Hotel Truism
Covid-19 upended a luxury hotel truism in 2020, that wealthy travelers make luxury accommodations impervious to economic downturns. Those of......
11.12.2020
Retailing Has its “Black Swan” Event
Retailing has its “black swan” event in 2020, propelled by the Covid-19 pandemic but also by fundamental changes in consumer......
11.05.2020
The Future of Co-Working Spaces and Players
The future of co-working spaces and players has been propelled by the Covid-19 pandemic but new players were already busy......
11.04.2020
Cold Chain Logistics is Attracting Investor Interest
Cold chain logistics is attracting investor interest as a real estate asset class, given its increasing demand across industries. Although......
11.02.2020
Life Sciences Real Estate is Hot
Life sciences real estate is hot among property developers and investors, and has emerged as a highly-desired real estate asset......
11.02.2020
Senior Housing at Record Low Occupancy
Senior housing at record low occupancy during the 3rd Quarter of 2020 according to the National Investment Center for Seniors......
11.01.2020
Covid-19 Risk on Airplanes is Less Than Restaurants
Covid-19 risk on airplanes is less than restaurants and grocery stores, according to a research project of the Aviation Public......
11.01.2020
The Value of Regional Visitor Destinations – for Local Economic Development
The value of regional visitor destinations is apparent as cities and regions cope with re-opening and revitalizing their local economies.......
10.29.2020
Major Shopping Centers Getting Redeveloped – the Latest
The major shopping centers getting redeveloped is illustrating the concept of highest-and-best-use for retail properties everywhere. Trends in product......
10.29.2020
The World’s Largest Mega Projects – the Latest
The world’s largest mega projects are tracked in our Global Top 100 index, including primarily private-sector and public-private real estate......
10.29.2020
Covid-19’s Lasting Impacts on Real Estate
Covid-19’s lasting impacts on real estate asset classes is the largest question for the real estate industry today. Some......
10.29.2020
7-Eleven Expands Delivery Options
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor 7-Eleven expands delivery options to now include six platforms nationwide. The national delivery providers now......
10.24.2020California’s Proposition 15 will be a Major Disrupter
SCP’s Economic Growth Monitor California’s Proposition 15 will be a major disrupter to commercial and industrial real estate owners......
10.03.2020
Conservation Act Passes Congress, Now Heads to President’s Desk
SCP’s The Growth Monitor In a bi-partisan vote, a next conservation act has passed the U.S. Senate. The unanimous......
10.01.2020
Truck Tonnage Declines in 2020, Through August
SCP’s The Economic Growth Monitor Truck tonnage declines in 2020 included the fifth consecutive year-over-year decline in the U.S.,......
09.22.2020
Edge Computing is Coming to You Soon!
SCP’s Economic Growth Monitor Edge computing is coming to you, an essential part of our world of data centers,......
09.22.2020
Wholesale Trade Market for Dubai, in Development
SCP’s Project Monitor A wholesale trade market for Dubai is now under development, to propel Dubai as a destination......
09.21.2020
Arc’teryx’s Store has four “Experiential Huts”
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor Arc’teryx’s store has four “experiential huts” throughout its two-level, 8,000 SF store space in Shanghai;......
09.21.2020
Lest We Forget; Remembering September 11, 2001
A day of remembrance. Lest we forget; Remembering September 11, 2001 We all remember where we were that morning,......
09.11.2020
Legacy of the Great American Outdoors Act
SCP’s The Growth Monitor The legacy of the Great American Outdoors Act will be felt for generations to come. ......
09.10.2020
Mirror the at-Home Fitness Company to be Acquired by Lululemon
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor Lululemon’s $500 million acquisition of Mirror is a fascinating moment in the Convergence Era. With......
09.09.2020
Sports, Movies, Big Pharma, and the Feds rank Lower than Attorneys, in Gallup Survey
Gallup’s latest annual polling of consumer ratings of U.S. industry sectors came with some surprises. The changed sentiment now doubt......
09.08.2020
So Far in 2020, India Has Banned Almost 200 Apps with China Links
SCP’s The Growth Monitor Cyber-security concerns, geo-political economic fencing, and general competitive rivalries continue to grow throughout the world.......
09.03.2020
Dubai Announces Innovative Retirement Program for those Over 55 Years Old
SCP’s The Growth Monitor Dubai is known for its innovative economic development programs, and with its announced retirement program......
09.03.2020
Destination Meetings are Starting to Occur Again; Some Lessons Learned
SCP’s The Growth Monitor Several large conferences, as well as smaller meetings and events, have taken place around the......
09.03.2020
A Code for Age-Appropriate Design of Digital Experiences, is now in Effect in the UK
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor At a time when consumer privacy concerns are increasing around the world, the UK has......
09.02.2020Peer-to-Peer Rental Fashion is Taking on “Fast Fashion”
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor Women’s Wear Daily reports that so called “peer-to-peer rental fashion” platforms are realizing all-time revenues. ......
09.02.2020
DCT Abu Dhabi has Plans for “Safe Zone” Areas to Host Visitor Events
SCP’s The Growth Monitor Encouraged by the success of UFC Fight Island, the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT......
08.31.2020
Hawaii is Adding Facial Recognition at Airports as an Additional COVID-19 Detection Measure
AEC Consumer Products Monitor According to an August 28 report by Travel Weekly, Hawaii expects to have its facial......
08.31.2020
Crystal Lagoons’ PAL Venues Take Over as Top MPC Amenity
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor Twenty+ years ago among the sought-after amenities for master-planned communities (“MPC”) was the 18-hole golf......
08.30.2020
California SB 1120 Would Allow Lot Splits and/or Duplexes on Single Family Lots
AEC’s Growth Monitor UPDATED: SB 1120 did not pass this session, failing to meet California Senate voting deadline on......
08.28.2020VR Mountain Bike Simulator is Way-Cool on Multiple Levels
AEC’s Consumer Products Monitor Ride Out, a specialty bike shop located in the Netherlands, has introduced a new VR......
08.28.2020
Amazon Fresh Opens in Irvine
AEC’s Consumer Product Monitor – Amazon Fresh opens in Irvine, California Update October 22, 2020 From prior article, August......
08.27.2020Project Players & Tracker will be online on September 15.
Project Players & Tracker will be online on September 1. We have retooled our former client newsletter, Global Players......
08.27.2020
Port of Long Beach has Busiest July in its History; Other California Ports Also Spike
AEC’s Growth Monitor Transport Topics reports that the ports of Oakland, Los Angeles, and Long Beach, have stayed busy......
08.27.2020
New Research Reveals “Key Drivers” to Propel Urban Economies
AEC’s Growth Monitor Researchers at Northwestern University have just published some interesting research, about “The universal pathway to innovative......
08.24.2020New York’s “Make Billionaires Pay” Campaign Proposes New Capital Gains Tax
A new tax proposed by New York’s progressive lawmakers would apply to New Yorkers with unrealized capital gains were they......
08.23.2020
San Francisco’s Prop I Will Double Real Estate Transfer Taxes if Approved
Voter in San Francisco will consider Prop I on the November 2020 ballot. If approved by simple majority, the measure......
08.23.2020California’s AB 2088 Would Establish 0.4% Tax on Wealth
California’s lawmakers are proposing AB 2088, that would establish a “net worth tax” (not income tax) on its residents and......
08.15.2020
Transfer of Development Rights Programs as a Revenue Tool for Local Governments
As local governments explore means to enhance their fiscal situation, transfer of development rights (“TDR”) programs may offer one worthy......
08.07.2020
California Provides COVID-19 Guidance for Overnight Accommodations
On June 5, 2020, the California Department of Public Health released COVID-19 Industry Guidance for Hotels, Lodging, and Short-Term Rentals......
06.08.2020
StoneCreek Partners’ Location-Based Entertainment Timeline & History
StoneCreek Partners and its creative affiliate Adventure Entertainment (AEC) have created a first history and timeline for location-based......
06.08.2020
California Dept. of Public Health Announces Return to Film Production as of June 12
On June 5 (yesterday), the California Department of Public Health provided its guidance that music, TV and film......
06.06.2020
There is Work to Be Done. Words Are Not Enough
Many years ago a friend told me that if you want to know what someone believes, words don’t matter. Just......
06.05.2020White Paper is Released Regarding Covid-19 Production Guidelines
A white paper has been released, titled “Proposed Health and Safety Guidelines for Motion Picture, Television, and Streaming Productions......
06.03.2020
Covid-19 Impacts Have Retailers Increasingly Seeking Bankruptcy Protection
The increasing number of major brand name retailers taking the bankruptcy route in the U.S., caught our attention last......
05.20.2020
Major Glamping Operators Likely to Get a Boost in Aftermath of Covid-19 Pandemic
We’re expecting glamping operators to have a good run as the economy opens up and Americans continue to deal......
05.18.2020
More than 65% of Americans are Planning Trips and Travel this Summer
A survey released by Pilot Flying J indicates that some 65% of Americans surveyed plan an increase in the number......
05.12.2020
Best Practices for Facility Operations in a Covid-19 Coronavirus Environment
We’re providing our compilation of “best practices” for operating in a Covid-19 w/ “novel coronavirus” world, to our clients and......
05.07.2020
Strategic Marketing Through Customer Touch-Points, a Key to Experiential Design
Orchestrating the full slate of customer touch-points related to particular consumer experiences, is an essential aspect of today’s strategic marketing......
12.21.2019
Nahman Construction (Nigeria) Forms Alliance with StoneCreek Partners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nahman Construction and StoneCreek Partners LLC announced today their strategic alliance for joint pursuit of development......
10.24.2019
Artist Campuses are a Great Component for Mixed-Use Developments
Around the U.S. and around the world, there are a myriad of working artist studios “under one roof”......
10.21.2019Film Arts, Science, Technology and History Museums as Placemaking Anchors
Some of the well-known film museums and cinematheques include those listed below. China National Film Museum Australian Centre for......
07.01.2019StoneCreek Partners Launches Project Feasibility Services for Opportunity Zones
StoneCreek Partners announced today that it has expanded its comprehensive service offerings to include Qualified Opportunity Zone consulting......
06.05.2019
The Growth Monitor is Back; Tracking Local Economic Development Policies & Practices
StoneCreek Partners has re-launched a legacy brand from the earliest days of its predecessor company, StoneCreek Advisors. Albeit with a......
02.01.2019
The Fires in the Thousand Oaks Community and Elsewhere in California
Together we bear the grief of our Thousand Oaks family, friends, and neighbors in the aftermath and unfolding tragedy of......
11.10.2018
Conceptual Design for Technology Incubator
Conceptual design for technology incubator, along with business plan, for roll-out in strategic partnership with universities in key Sub-Saharan metro......
08.20.2018
Retailer Presence Database Now Available Online to StoneCreek Partners’ Clients
StoneCreek Partners (SCP)’s retailer presence database has been an important part of the retail-entertainment consulting practice of SCP. Particularly as......
07.01.2018
The Urban Village Palette is Perfect for Indigenous Customization
The concept of mixed-use “urban village” development has become widely popular with developers, local municipal planners, and consumers alike. These......
06.01.2018Project Feasibility and the Search for Sustaining Competitive Advantage
Our SCP Advisors group of StoneCreek Partners has prepared hundreds of feasibility studies, for shopping centers, office/industrial, hotels, and......
08.21.2016
New York Times Names “Ulcinj South Coast” and Hotel Mediteran Among the “Top 31 Places to Go in 2010”
Travel Editors of the New York Times have compiled their “Top Places to Go” guide for 2010. The New......
01.04.2010
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