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THINK US cities
Trends and Tactics

Q1 2018

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Economic dashboard: Despite stock market volatility, economy is just fine

Positive economic data and signals from the bond market
suggest the economy, and real estate, should remain on               Real estate leading economic indicators
solid ground. Recent volatility in the equity markets is causing
some investors to call in to question the health of this nine year
upcycle. Does recent volatility in the stock market indicate a                      Indicators       Position                                                                Outlook indicator
recession is imminent or were those pesky trading algorithms
playing games again? All signs point to a positive outlook.                                          Job growth remains positive. The longest streak of monthly job gains
                                                                                    Employment
                                                                                                     on record continued into 2018. Latest job gains totaled 200,000 in
The economy accelerated in 2017, posting 2.3% GDP growth                            growth
                                                                                                     January, above 2017 trend.
compared to 1.5% in 2016 which should support real estate              Labor
demand. Economists expect annual GDP growth will exceed
                                                                      Markets                        The unemployment rate held at 4.1% in January 2018. This rate is
those levels in 2018. Early signals in Q1 2018 support another                      Unemployment     the lowest of the recovery and low relative to history. Tight labor
quarter of positive economic growth.                                                rate             conditions are putting upward pressure on incomes, which rose by
                                                                                                     2.9% YoY in January 2018, the fastest pace since 2009.
Job growth is strong and the labor market remains at full
employment. The Labor Department reported that the US
added a robust 200,000 new jobs in January 2018. Weekly                                              Fundamentals generally moderated or remained steady during Q4
                                                                                                     2017, although industrial held near all-time low vacancy. Supply has
claims for unemployment insurance benefits are also near                            Vacancy rates
                                                                                                     caught up to demand in most sectors, causing vacancy rates to
record lows. Tight labor market conditions are giving rise to           CRE                          stabilize or move modestly higher.
wages, which grew by 2.9% YoY in January 2018, the fastest
                                                                      fundam-
pace in 2009.
                                                                       entals                        Rent growth was mostly positive but is slowing as the US real estate
What do the public markets tell us about the future?                                Rents and rent   cycle enters the mature phase of its cycle. However, industrial rent
                                                                                    growth           growth is outperforming as landlords are in a position of pricing
Part of the stock market volatility experienced in early 2018 can                                    power.
be attributed to the divergence in fiscal and monetary policy
that has caused investors to reset their expectations for                                            10-year US treasury yields reached 2.9% in February after the Trump
returns. The Fed has been hiking rates in response to a strong                      Interest rates   tax cuts took effect and inflation expectations moved higher as a
economy and rising inflation expectations. Meanwhile, Congress                                       result of stronger economic and labor market signals.
                                                                      Capital
recently passed a stimulus measure by way of the tax bill, and
                                                                      markets                        The US S&P 500 reached all-time high levels in January 2018, but
they recently lifted a budget spending cap for the next two                         Investor risk
years. In the near term, recent fiscal stimulus should buoy                                          pulled back by ~11% in February from the highs. Volatility once again
                                                                                    appetite
current market valuations, if not elevate them higher.                                               returned to equity markets, and investors have taken notice.

Real estate market conditions are tempering somewhat, but                                            Mortgage debt is readily available for core, income producing assets.
                                                                                    Debt for
are solid overall. The US real estate market is poised for                                           Lenders are taking a more cautious look at opportunistic strategies,
                                                                                    investors
another year of positive performance. We expect core unlevered                                       willing to lend on quality projects with top sponsors.
                                                                        Debt
real estate total returns to range between 5% and 6% in 2018.
                                                                     availability                    Construction lending continues to be available, but banks are more
Investors should focus on asset selection and income given our                      Debt for
expectations for minimal appreciation in 2018.                                                       diligent than ever. Well located projects with strong market
                                                                                    construction
                                                                                                     fundamentals have no trouble getting financed.

Source: TH Real Estate, February 2018.

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Office trends: A new way to work

The factors that are fuelling demand for a new way to work                               Characteristics of co-working

Considered a fad by some, co-working emerged from the GFC as a trendy, collegial         •   Desk space or private offices within a shared space
office alternative that houses startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small           •   Flexible rental agreements
businesses. It has evolved into a noteworthy office subsector that has recently          •   A focus on networking and relationships
attracted the attention of some of the world’s largest enterprises, including IBM,       •   Fosters a close-knit, entrepreneurial, and professional community
Microsoft, GE and Spotify.                                                               •   Growing interest from large enterprises
The demand for co-working stemmed from a confluence of societal, economic,
demographic, and technological factors that include a renewed interest in
entrepreneurship, the Millennial lifestyle, the harsh realities of technology-driven
disruption, changing business priorities, and the contingent workforce.

Rise of contingent
                                                  Surge in start-ups                     Strong employment                            Enterprise growth
workforce                                         Number of start-ups went from          At 57.3 million, or 36% of the US            Companies with 250 or more
At current growth rates,
                                                  560,000 in 2010 to 679,000 in          workforce, the number of people              employees take up 54% of the
contingent workers will become
                                                  2015, a 17% increase                   freelancing has grown 8.1% since             market share in 2015, compared
the majority of the US workforce
                                                                                         2014 and 4.2% since 2016                     to 49% in 1993. To cut costs,
in 2027, an increase of nearly 25
                                                                                                                                      many will use co-working space
million workers

Millennial Magnet                           Growing tech innovation                      Rise of the sharing economy                 Changing business
Younger generations are                     Rise in technology such as cloud-based       Uber owns zero cars and is valued           priorities
driving the acceleration,                   applications, the web of things, web-        at $62.5B while Airbnb owns zero            80% of global corporations are
47% of working millennials                  conference tools, internet and wi-fi, cell   homes and has a value of $31B               planning to significantly increase
freelance, more than any                    phones, laptops and more make it easier                                                  their use of the contingent
other generation                            to work remotely                                                                         workforce

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Upwork, TH Real Estate, Q3 2017

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Office: Under pressure, landlords focus on place-making and service

Office performance                                                                    Office market opportunities

Office unlevered property returns averaged 6.0% for 2017, the third highest among     While the disruption is causing headaches for traditional office owners, they are
traditional property sectors. Appreciation has been largely absent from returns in    beginning to fight back with new and innovative spaces themselves. This period of
2017, contributing just 1.3% to the total return. Vacancy rates gradually declined    uncertainty will almost certainly provide opportunities for investors who are able to
and reached levels last seen prior to the GFC. Office vacancy rates have held         see into the future of the working world and willing listen to the needs of their
around 13.0% for the past three years.                                                tenants.
Office rent growth has been far weaker this cycle than in the prior cycle, a trend    The office sector has been under pressure and is going through structural changes.
unlikely to abate given our view that the US office market is undergoing structural   Those changes are forcing landlords to invest large amounts of capital into their
changes.                                                                              assets to stay relevant, dragging returns lower.
The sector faces headwinds that are constraining demand, despite strong jobs          Office owners are finding it increasingly difficult to provide value to their tenants
numbers, full employment and a growing economy. The contingent workforce is           through traditional property management and services, which has given rise to
growing, and they have been moving out of Starbucks stores and into co-working        companies like WeWork. WeWork has capitalized on the value proposition gap
spaces. Demographics are playing a large part. And office tenants require less        between tenants and existing landlords and are winning the battle for new tenants.
space per worker. Additionally, mobile technology is enabling workers to complete     They offer enhanced business services, networking and tight-knit community in
their jobs from anywhere in the world.                                                unconventional, well designed spaces at hip locations – and they don’t own their real
                                                                                      estate.
 Office vacancy rates, 1994-2017                                                       Effective rent growth (YoY), 1994-2017

                                     Downtown     Suburban                                                            Downtown          Suburban
 21%                                                                                  20%
 19%                                                                                   15%
 17%                                                                                   10%
 15%                                                                                   5%
 13%                                                                                   0%
 11%                                                                                   -5%
 9%                                                                                   -10%
    7%                                                                                -15%
 5%                                                                                   -20%
          1996.2

          1999.2

         2007.3
          1997.4

          2017.2
           1997.1

         2005.2

         2008.2
          1995.3

          1998.3

         2003.4

           2015.1
          2015.4
          2003.1

         2004.3

          2013.3
          2014.2
          1994.4

         2000.4
          2001.3

           2011.2
           1994.1

          2000.1

         2002.2

         2006.4

         2009.4
          2010.3
          2006.1

          2009.1

           2012.1
          2012.4

          2016.3

                                                                                              1996.2

                                                                                              1999.2

                                                                                             2007.3

                                                                                              2017.2
                                                                                               1997.1
                                                                                              1997.4

                                                                                             2005.2

                                                                                             2008.2
                                                                                              1995.3

                                                                                               2015.1
                                                                                              2015.4
                                                                                              1998.3

                                                                                              2003.1
                                                                                             2003.4
                                                                                             2004.3

                                                                                              2013.3
                                                                                             2000.4

                                                                                              2014.2
                                                                                              2001.3

                                                                                               2011.2
                                                                                               1994.1
                                                                                              1994.4

                                                                                              2000.1

                                                                                             2002.2

                                                                                             2006.4

                                                                                             2009.4
                                                                                              2010.3
                                                                                              2006.1

                                                                                              2009.1

                                                                                               2012.1
                                                                                              2012.4

                                                                                              2016.3
Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017.

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Industrial: Tailwinds will keep the sector in front of the pack

Industrial performance                                                                   Industrial market opportunities

Industrial property returns averaged a robust 13.1% for 2017, the highest among          Low levels of available space and high demand provide the perfect conditions for
traditional property sectors and the only sector to remain in double-digits. Typically   another solid year in 2018. Investor interest in the sector has never been higher due
this late in the economic cycle, investors begin to shy away from real estate            to these favorable conditions and expected performance. Industrial investment sales
sectors most exposed to growth. But this economic cycle is unlike any other in the       were up 20% YoY in 2017, while all other major sectors saw moderate declines.
past, especially for industrial real estate. The warehouse sector is operating in a
                                                                                         From a retailer’s perspective, an efficient supply chain is critical to omni-channel
cycle all on its own. Strong performance is buoyed by the strong secular trends of
                                                                                         business operations. Today, rent accounts for less than 5% of supply chain costs. As
e-commerce and omni-channel retailing.
                                                                                         transportation costs (~55% of supply chain costs) diminish with better technology,
Availability rates held relatively steady in Q4 2017 at 7.4% which we believe will       rents are positioned for growth at facilities located near large populations and close
continue in 2018. The steep decline in availability rates from outsized demand for       to customers.
industrial space is finally being met with sufficient levels of new supply, which is
                                                                                         E-commerce sales represent approximately 9% of total sales today, and we expect
evidenced by flattening availability rates in recent years.
                                                                                         that number to grow to 14% in the coming years, driving demand for warehouse
We anticipate availability rates will continue to flatten or eventually rise modestly,   space. The proliferation of online sales combined with new pro-growth legislation
but not to levels that would put pressure on effective rent levels. Rents rose by 5%     and a strong global economy will offer support for continued growth in the sector,
or more for the second consecutive year in 2017.                                         generating new opportunities to invest.

 Industrial availability rate, 1990-2017                                                  Effective rent growth (YoY), 1990-2017

 16.0%                                                                                    8.0%

 14.0%                                                                                    6.0%
                                                                                          4.0%
 12.0%
                                                                                          2.0%
 10.0%                                                                                    0.0%
    8.0%                                                                                 -2.0%

    6.0%                                                                                 -4.0%
                                                                                         -6.0%
    4.0%
                                                                                         -8.0%
    2.0%                                                                                 -10.0%
    0.0%                                                                                 -12.0%

                                                                                                  2000

                                                                                                  2002
                                                                                                  2003
                                                                                                  2004
                                                                                                  2005
                                                                                                  2006
                                                                                                  2007
                                                                                                  2008
                                                                                                  2009
                                                                                                   2010
                                                                                                   1990

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                                                                                                   1993
                                                                                                   1994
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                                                                                                   2001

                                                                                                    2011
                                                                                                   2012
                                                                                                   2013
                                                                                                   2014
                                                                                                   2015
                                                                                                   2016
                                                                                                   2017
           2000

           2002
           2003
           2004
           2005
           2006
           2007
           2008
           2009
            2010
            1990

            1992

            1996
             1991

            1993
            1994
            1995

            1997
            1998
            1999

            2001

             2011
            2012
            2013
            2014
            2015
            2016
            2017

Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017.                                               Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q3 2017

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Retail: The view is becoming clearer for landlords and investors

Retail performance                                                                   Retail market opportunities

Retail unlevered property returns averaged 5.7% for 2017, the fourth highest         There is a growing divide between the performance of prime retail assets and those
among traditional property sectors.                                                  of lower quality and location. However, this gap is opening up a host of opportunities
                                                                                     to invest in retail that is well positioned for growth where pricing is misunderstood
Vacancy rates moved higher for the first time in 2017 since peaking at nearly 13%
                                                                                     by market participants.
in 2010. Neighborhood and Community Center vacancy pushed up 60 bps YoY to
9.6% in Q4 2017. Despite the increase in vacancy over the year, retail conditions    At this point in retail’s transformation, landlords have a better understanding of how
have improved and vacancy rates were low enough for landlords to push rents          to manage their properties, tenant mix, and threats from online sales competition.
higher. Low levels of new supply will continue to support positive performance in    Across the retail landscape, landlords and retailers are forming new partnerships and
2018.                                                                                are aligning their interests in new ways to help protect and enhance the value of
                                                                                     retail assets.
The strongest YoY rent growth of this cycle was recorded at 3.1% in 2017.
Landlords are increasingly confident in their ability to push rents on tenants who
have weathered the wave of storms coming from e-commerce.

 Retail availability rate, 1994-2017                                                  Effective rent growth (YoY), 1994-2017

14%                                                                                  8%

13%                                                                                  6%
12%                                                                                  4%
 11%
                                                                                     2%
10%
                                                                                     0%
 9%
                                                                                     -2%
 8%
 7%                                                                                  -4%

 6%                                                                                  -6%
                                                                                            1996.2

                                                                                            1999.2

                                                                                           2007.3

                                                                                            2017.2
                                                                                            1997.4
                                                                                             1997.1

                                                                                           2005.2

                                                                                           2008.2

                                                                                            2015.4
                                                                                            1995.3

                                                                                            1998.3

                                                                                           2003.4

                                                                                             2015.1
                                                                                            2003.1

                                                                                           2004.3

                                                                                            2013.3
                                                                                            2014.2
                                                                                            1994.4

                                                                                           2000.4
                                                                                             1994.1

                                                                                            2000.1

                                                                                            2001.3
                                                                                           2002.2

                                                                                           2006.4

                                                                                           2009.4
                                                                                            2010.3
                                                                                             2011.2
        1996.2

        1999.2

       2007.3

                                                                                            2006.1

                                                                                            2009.1

                                                                                            2012.4
        2017.2

                                                                                             2012.1

                                                                                            2016.3
        1997.4
         1997.1

       2005.2

       2008.2

        2015.4
        1995.3

         2015.1
        1998.3

       2003.4
        2003.1

       2004.3

        2013.3
        2014.2
        1994.4

       2000.4
         1994.1

        2000.1

        2001.3
       2002.2

       2006.4

       2009.4
        2010.3
         2011.2
        2006.1

        2009.1

        2012.4
         2012.1

        2016.3

Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017.                                           Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q3 2017

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Multifamily: Markets are normalizing, but opportunities still exist

Multifamily performance                                                                   Multifamily market opportunities

Apartment unlevered returns averaged 6.2% for 2017, the second highest among              Rents in low-rise garden apartments have marched higher over the past few years,
traditional property sectors. Garden apartments have continued to outperform the          outperforming their taller peers. This phenomenon is largely due to excess supply
apartment subsectors, with returns of 8.9% in 2017 versus 4.7% for high-rise              delivered in urban markets where mid-rise and high-rise projects are more prevalent.
apartments. Appreciation returns on garden apartments bucked recent downward
                                                                                          We believe this story will continue throughout the cycle. It will be easier for landlords
trends and have accelerated for two consecutive quarters.
                                                                                          to get higher rent bumps in markets with limited new supply, and that just happens
Vacancy rates remained below 5.0% in 2017, finishing the year at 4.8% in Q4 2017.         to be in suburban metro areas.
Under the weight of new supply, apartment vacancy held up better than many
                                                                                          In select metro areas where luxury and Class-A high-rise and mid-rise apartments
market participants would have guessed as stronger job growth led to better than
                                                                                          are seeing vacancy and rental rate pressure, there may be select buying
expected household formations. Nevertheless, apartment vacancy rates moved
                                                                                          opportunities to purchase quality assets on a relatively attractive basis.
modestly higher from the lows reached in 2015.
According to CBRE-EA, effective rents were largely steady in 2017. A slight
increase in vacancy rates and oversupply in some markets around the country put
pressure on landlords‘ ability to raise rents. At this point in the cycle we are seeing
supply weigh on rent growth. Most markets ended 2017 at pretty modest growth
rates, or even declines.

 Apartment vacancy rate, 1994-2017                                                         Same-store effective rent growth (YoY), 1990-2017

    7.5%                                                                                  10%
    7.0%                                                                                   8%
    6.5%                                                                                   6%
    6.0%                                                                                   4%
    5.5%                                                                                   2%
    5.0%                                                                                   0%
    4.5%                                                                                  -2%
    4.0%                                                                                  -4%
    3.5%
                                                                                          -6%
    3.0%
                                                                                          -8%
            1994
            1995
            1996
            1997
            1998
            1999
           2000
            2001
           2002
           2003
           2004
           2005
           2006
           2007
           2008
           2009
            2010
             2011
            2012
            2013
            2014
            2015
            2016
            2017

Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Q4 2017.                                                Source: CBRE Econometric Advisors, Axiometrics, Q4 2017.
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Capital markets: CRE fairly valued relative to bonds, but spreads declining

Conditions remain healthy despite rising interest rates                                                    Property price appreciation is expected to slow

A comparison of real estate yields to 10-year treasury bond yields suggests real                           National property price indices all reported slowing appreciation returns in 2017.
estate still offers a healthy premium and is fairly priced. The current yield spread                       Green Street’s unlevered Commercial Property Price Index actually recorded a
remains attractive compared to bonds and sits well above the spreads last seen                             decline of -1% in 2017. Conversely, NCREIF’s unlevered NPI Index and Real Capital
during the years leading into the GFC. The yield spread to 10-year treasuries was                          Analytics CPPI Index recorded price gains of 2.2% and 7.1%, respectively, in 2017.
367 bps as of 4Q 2017, which is roughly on par with the average spread of 370 bps
                                                                                                           We anticipate cap rates will be flat or modestly higher in 2018 with appreciation
going to back 2002. But recent upward movement in bond yields has caused the
                                                                                                           returns being driven by NOI growth rather than a movement in cap rates. Investors
spread to decline in recent months. The yield on the 10-year treasury hit a low of
                                                                                                           shouldn’t count on appreciation returns at this point in the real estate cycle and
2.06% in early September 2017, but has since risen by 80 bps to 2.86% as of early
                                                                                                           should place greater priority on asset quality and income returns. Recent upward
February 2018. Across property types, US real estate currently yields 5.4% in the
                                                                                                           movement in bond yields will put some pressure on cap rates going forward, but our
major metropolitan areas and 6.1% across the country.
                                                                                                           expectations are for further economic growth in 2018, supporting net operating
Transaction volumes reached $463.9 billion in 2017, down 7% compared to 2016.                              income growth and the underlying prices of real estate.
While transaction activity is lower, prices have widely been maintained. At this
stage of the cycle, buyers and sellers are resetting their expectations of future
returns, which has widened the price gap between them. Despite the decline in
volumes from their 2015 peak, 2017 sales still outpaced 2014 volumes and recorded
the fourth highest level over the last 15 years.

 Real estate cap rate versus 10-year US Treasury yield                                                      Real estate cap rate versus investment grade bond yield

                                 10-Year Treasury                 Equal Wtd CapRate                                        Moody's Corporate Investment Grade Yield          Equal Wtd CapRate
 12%                                                                                                        12%

 10%                                                                                                        10%

    8%                                                                                                      8%

    6%                                                                                                      6%

    4%                                                                                                      4%

    2%                                                                                                      2%

    0%                                                                                                      0%
                                                    2005

                                                                                             2015
         1995

                                  2001

                                          2003

                                                           2007

                                                                     2009

                                                                                                    2017
                  1997

                          1999

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                                                                                                                  1995

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                                                                                                                                                                             2011
Sources: NCREIF, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Moody’s Analytics, Q4 2017.

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Cities to watch: Los Angeles
                                                                           Diversification driver
Tech-tainment takeover                                                     Numerous cultures and
                                                                           backgrounds represented

•   Los Angeles took the lead as the largest US commercial real estate
    market in 2017 with over $28bn worth of sales transactions             Coastal champion
                                                                           High volume of imports
•   As a mega metropolis, the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim MSA is        at Port of Los Angeles
    home to over 13.5 million residents                                    and Port of Long Beach

•   Population in the MSA is expected to growth 0.69% p.a. through
    2022                                                                   Millennial magnet
                                                                           Several universities attract
•   As a coastal champion, the metro shattered records in 2017 for         young and fresh talent
    imports at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach. Deep
    San Pedro Harbor enables metro to handle megaships that other
    ports cannot                                                           Technology trailblazer
                                                                           Various tech startup companies
•   “Silicon Beach”, comprised of numerous coastal communities along       originated in the metro
    the Pacific Ocean, is home to more than 500 tech startup
    companies
                                                                           Mega metropolis
•   Noticeable evolution from traditional entertainment & media firms      Metro area spans
    into technology-focused “tech-tainment” firms                          across over 4,800
                                                                           square miles
•   Various top-tier universities including University of California Los
    Angeles, University of Southern California, and California
                                                                           Continental connected
    Institute of Technology attract and retain young and fresh talent
                                                                           Major airports support
    into the area                                                          connectivity within
                                                                           country and other
                                                                           continents

                                                                           Culture capital
                                                                           Global links through
                                                                           entertainment and fashion

Sources: RCA, ESRI, Moody’s Analytics, TH Real Estate, Q4 2017.

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Cities to watch: Chicago
                                                                                         Diversification driver
 The windy education elitist                                                             Differentiated employment
                                                                                         base and industries
                                                                                         represented in metro
 •   Chicago was the fourth largest U.S. commercial real estate market in
     2017 with over $17bn worth of sales transactions                                    Education elitist
 •   Chicago-Naperville-Elgin MSA is home to over 9.8 million residents                  Home to various top-
                                                                                         tier universities
 •   Very deep talent pool with well-regarded universities such as
     University of Chicago, Northwestern University, and Illinois Institute
     of Technology                                                                       Millennial magnet
                                                                                         Young, highly-educated
 •   Over 22% of the population over 25 has obtained bachelor’s degree                   employment base
                                                                                         especially Downtown
 •   Chicago’s central location and strong rail, road, and air
     infrastructure make the market an important Midwestern hub for
     industrial users                                                                    Technology trailblazer
                                                                                         Innovative, talent-rich business
 •   Easily connected to rest of country. The metro can service nearly                   and tech hubs
     40% of the US population within 2 days
 •   Several relocations and expansions into city include tech giant                     Mega metropolis
     Siemens with a new digital research and development hub                             Home to numerous
     downtown and online grocer Peapod relocating its headquarters                       Fortune 500 companies
     downtown from suburbs
 •   Various athletic teams such as NFL’s Chicago Bears, NBA’s Chicago                   Continental connected
     Bulls, MLB’s Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox attract numerous                    Central location in U.S.
                                                                                         supports connectivity across
     visitors to the city each year
                                                                                         country

                                                                                         Tourist trap
                                                                                         Domestic and international
                                                                                         visitors totalled 53.9 million in
                                                                                         2016

Sources: RCA, ESRI, Moody’s Analytics, Green Street Advisors, TH Real Estate, Q4 2017.
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Cities to watch: New York
                                                                           Diversification driver
 Big shifts in the Big Apple                                               Colourful demographics and
                                                                           various employment
                                                                           opportunities
 •    New York is the financial capital of the world with over 590,000
      employees in the industry alone                                      Tourist trap
 •    Manhattan was the second largest U.S. commercial real estate         Multiple attractions
      market in 2017 with over $23bn worth of sales transactions           capture millions of
                                                                           tourists each year
 •    New York City MSA has over 20 million residents, with 8.6 million
      people in NYC
                                                                           Millennial magnet
 •    Welcomed 61.8 million tourists in 2017, a 2% increase from 2016 as   Attracts millennials and
      well as a new record                                                 highly-educated individuals

 •    There are 33 city-owned cultural institutions and ~200 other
      cultural facilities throughout the five boroughs                     Technology trailblazer
                                                                           Increasing number of tech start
 •    Over 38% of population over 25 has obtained a bachelor’s degree or   ups becoming rampant across
      higher                                                               boroughs and metro

 •    Opening of new “Cornell Tech” campus on Roosevelt Island will        Mega metropolis
      attract and retain young and fresh innovative talent                 Suburbs are growing
                                                                           with a MSA of over 20
 •    Top employers include: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mount Sinai Medical     million
      Center, Macy’s Inc., and Citibank NA
                                                                           Continental connected
 •    Upcoming Hudson Yards development will add over 18 million
                                                                           Three major international
      square feet of commercial and residential space to the West Side     airports as well as several
                                                                           major ports

                                                                           Culture capital
                                                                           Numerous cultural institutions
                                                                           and world-class entertainment
                                                                           selections

Sources: RCA, ESRI, Moody’s Analytics, TH Real Estate, Q4 2017.

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