contents 4 Outlook 20/20
Top U.S. retailers are migrating north. BY James Smerdon
6 Spotlight
Chicago’s Illinois Center Two; Corporate Finance Series report; U.S. parking rates; Q&A with Karen J. Whitt.
20 Out with the New, In with the Old
High oil prices and hotels don’t mix. BY John B. Corgel and Jamie Lane
12 Working Space
Small energy-efficient fixes can mean big savings. By Jeff Bond
14 Bank Notes
The Federal Reserve is testing banks. BY KC Conway
16 London Bridge Is Going Up
London’s skyline is changing dramatically thanks to a tower of glass known as The Shard. BY Ruth Bloomfield
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Ontario’s Perimeter Development is revitalizing outlying communities. By Sarah Eadie and Cheryl Reid-Simons
24 Business Partners
10 B2B
20 36
A local partnership between DEXUS and Colliers International Australia goes global.
by John Wolcott
28 Behind the Scenes
Credit Suisse’s Daniel Tochtermann has a passion for real estate. by michelle santos
34 Follow the Leader
Which CEOs are tweeting? And should you follow suit? By Aaron Blank
36 Personal Biz
Travel smart when doing business overseas.
by Annika Hipple
40 In Focus
New technology is bringing together talents, resources and ideas.
by Doug Frye
Cover Photo ©sellar group
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Colliers international Spring 2009
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