BOSTON—Organizations are beginning to think more strategically vs. tactically about the way their offices are designed, Boston Properties' Bryan Koop tells GlobeSt.com in this preview to NAIOP's real estate conference in Toronto.

ROHNERT PARK, CA—Because phase one did not include a hotel product, the expansion will add a six-story, 200-room resort that includes convention amenities, a full-service spa and pool area.

For the last decade I have trumpeted ushering in of the new business year the day after Labor Day. I revel in observing that the rhythm of business tracks the seasons, and after the lazy days of summer business reignites and gears-up for a marathon to the following July when the business cycle wains into what used to be a slumber. Not so this year!