The projection is based on low vacancy rates for major propertyclasses, rising rents and a relatively controlled rate ofconstruction. Even in the event of a recession, real estate shouldnot be negatively impacted, according to Jonathan D. Miller, aprincipal at Lend Lease and author of the report, Emerging Trendsin Real Estate 2001. Those responding to the survey foresee returnsof 11% in 2001 for private real estate investments and 12% forREITs.

The report also identified cities that offer the bestopportunities for investment based on their planning, technologyinfrastructure and appeal as places to work and live. Topping thelist are San Francisco, New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Washington,DC and Seattle.

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