Because of Blackstone 360's commitment, other investors are now happy to walk with East Orange on new developments, says Daniel Jennings, the city's director of planning and development.

Sora Apartments, a 250-unit multifamily asset, recently sold for $91.5 million and its location near the Union City-Fremont border provides residents with access to major employers and transportation.

One thing is for certain: continued innovations are a given within the proptech world and adoption will continue to accelerate, says Mihir Shah, co-CEO of JLL Spark, in this <b>EXCLUSIVE</b>.

Retail landlords spend an average of $15.2 million on holiday decorations and events, and the investment is showing up in shopping activity.