Reposted from ICSC.com July 7, 2026 The Short Version Galleria Dallas transformed two long-vacant storefronts into The BooMont Hotel, a 7,700-square-foot immersive attraction that welcomed nearly 31,000 visitors. The 2026 ICSC MAXI Gold-winning activation generated more than $250,000 in ticket revenue and helped lift sales among tenants by 8.2% year over year. The campaign used […]
Reprinted from Maine Morning Star https://mainemorningstar.com/2026/02/17/lawmakers-look-to-old-school-buildings-as-potential-for-new-housing/ housing. “Converting vacant schools into housing is a common sense approach to creating affordable and attainable housing in many communities,” Rep. Traci Gere (D-Kennebunkport) told members of the Maine Legislature’s Housing and Economic Development Committee on Tuesday. The bill, LD 2164, would provide financial and technical assistance to communities to […]
Reprinted from Fresnoland https://fresnoland.org/2026/01/23/inside-the-effort-to-fix-the-tower-districts-vacant-building-problems/ The Fresno City Council approved two new pilot programs in 2025 that try out strategies for eliminating commercial vacancies in the Tower District neighborhood. by Julianna Morano What’s at stake? The Tower District isn’t alone in dealing with long-term vacancies among its commercial buildings. But there are some factors that […]
Real Estate industry entrepreneur, Marc Insul of Cleveland, Ohio, co-founder, president and COO of Commercial Asset Preservation, established in 2009, sells the company to Shore Capital Partners of Chicago. Mr. Insul remains in the position of president and COO. Shore Capital Partners Announces the Launch of Maintera Facility Services and Welcomes Commercial Asset Preservation […]
Our president and COO, Marc Insul, on a panel discussion at NRTA 2025. Written by fellow panelist, Arnall Golden Gregory LLP https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/critical-conversations-nrta-2025-1795827/ Key Takeaways Homelessness and vandalism are distinct issues. Retailers should differentiate between lawful, non-threatening presence and conduct that warrants security or law enforcement involvement, such as vandalism, theft, or safety threats. Proactive planning reduces […]
Reprinted from B105 https://b105country.com/malls-apartments-minnesota/ There’s a trend starting to catch on that may save the once-great concept of malls in Minnesota. Malls used to be vibrant shopping centers when brick-and-mortar stores were the way people got their goods. Retail sales have dropped significantly since 2001, with online shopping to blame. How Shopping Malls Are […]
Reprinted from ICSC April 2, 2025 Elev8 Fun is turning vacant department stores into indoor adventure parks that offer everything from laser tag and arcade games to go-karts and bowling. The company has two locations open in Tampa and Orlando, Florida, and four more in the pipeline that it expects to open within 12 months. […]
Reprinted from the Reader by Jonah NinkJanuary 29, 2025 Abandoned storefronts are prevalent across the city and often remain vacant for years after a restaurant closes. Restaurants close for a variety of reasons, but what keeps the buildings vacant long after the tenant moves out?Credit: Shira Friedman-Parks For more than a hundred years, Dinkel’s Bakery was the […]
Reprinted from WOSU. https://www.wosu.org/2025-02-07/how-some-ohio-cities-are-bringing-new-life-to-old-malls Commercial Asset Preservation can help landlords maintain their vacant shopping malls and ease the transition to a new life for these valuable assets. Just off Interstate 75 at exit 68 north of Dayton, the Tipp City Plaza once bustled with businesses, offering a convenient spot to pick up groceries, dry […]
Reprinted from Michigan Live. NOTE: These are the types of dreams that CAP can make happen through its property preservation services SOUTHFIELD, MI – Some local military veterans will soon call a former Michigan hotel their home. Members of the Tunnel of Towers Foundation, a non-profit which supports first responders, Gold Star families and military veterans, just […]