Volume 6 u Number 1
From the Editors’ Desk
Knowledge Leader TM
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Executive Managing Editors David Bowden
Dylan Taylor
IN BETWEEN THE LINES
Dylan Taylor and David Bowden Editor
Teresa Kenney Associate Editors
2011 was an exciting year for Knowledge Leader magazine, and for our industry
as a whole. Not only are we seeing broad signs of recovery across property types in commercial real estate, we’re also seeing the emergence of new markets and new opportunities. Change is inevitable—this is really the most important lesson of the past few years. Recovery is not defined by a return to what was normal in 2008; it’s defined by our ability to adapt to the changes that the economic crisis has left behind. This is why we place such importance on making Knowledge Leader the best publication we can. Because it’s our hope, with every issue, that we advance your thinking in some way. That we can provide some new insight that opens new opportunity or ideas for you, and give you the power to adapt, grow, change and innovate. Our first issue of 2012 contains a profile of Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP in Vancouver, B.C., the first winner of Colliers’ Great Companies and Great Spaces award for dedication to employee-focused workplace design and culture. This unique law firm reminds us that decisions about the built environment impact far more than just the bottom line.
New retail research shows the surprising impact that dollar stores are having on the leasing landscape. (Outlook 20/20) KC Conway reminds us what we learned in 2011, and gives his predictions for 2012. (Bank Notes) “The Cloud” looms larger every day. Tim Huffman discusses what the Cloud really is, where it lives, and what it means for your real estate decisions. (B2B) Coverage of paradigm-changing companies: The Rockefeller Group, Qualico and Federal Realty trust. Read the thinking behind their signature projects.
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Art Director
Amy Wallace Project Manager
Heidi Page Contributing writers
Dave Arnold, Jeff Bond, KC Conway, Sarah Eadie, Bret Hardy, Tim Huffman, Doug Frye, Teresa Kenney, Cheryl Reid-Simons, Michelle Santos, Jason Seiden, Victoria Simpson, John Wolcott Proofreader
Sunny Parsons advertising sales
Jenna Badu-Antwi This magazine is published by Colliers International.
Also in this issue: •
Christine Schultz, Lex Perry, Aaron Finkelstein
We look forward to making 2012 a groundbreaking year for Knowledge Leader. In addition to our upcoming retail issue this summer, we’ll be rolling out new ways of connecting with the magazine and staying ahead of change.
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Best wishes for a great year,
David Bowden Chief Executive Officer | Canada Colliers International
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