Many thought it might slow down a bit, but the second half of the year was quite active.

The topography near Cincinnati can be tough, especially on the KY side of the OH River, but robust demand from users attracts builders.

The groups who succeed are those with the strongest capital relationships who can look at assets from a slightly different perspective than the competition, JLL's Sach Kirpalani tells GlobeSt.com.

Oxford Properties Group and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board plan to redevelop the 3.25 acre site.