CREJ - Healthcare Properties - JANUARY 2017
When I first met Gary Prager, he had recently joined Hord Coplan Macht. We discussed his past, his present and an idea he had – living in a senior facility he designed. Immediately I knew it was a story I wanted him to share. And it is a story that speaks to the impact individuals in Colorado’s commercial real estate sector have every hour of every day on people receiving care at health care facilities across the state. From an architect spending 24 hours in a facility as a wheelchair bound resident to leasing experts to construction professionals, the goal they share is the same – to improve the experience of people within the offices, buildings and campuses they have been a part of creating. This issue of Health Care Properties Quarterly not only shares the lessons Gary learned from his hands-on experience, but also other lessons from professionals in the industry and how through their expertise they are working to make a positive impact on health care and senior facilities. Stuart Thomas explores the idea that medical office buildings are more than just office buildings populated with doctors and leasing and managing such projects isn’t for the faint of heart. Naum Nasif debates whether it’s time to buy or sell medical office buildings in Colorado. Spoiler alert, it’s time to break out the checkbook. Chad Cleveland looks at what makes the heart of medical campuses tick – facilities management. Brandon Bergholz and Trey Littell write about the ways that sustainable programs and products are bringing positive changes to owners and users of health care facilities alike. Cheryle Powell discusses the synergy between medical office real estate and senior housing, and how the intersection of the two will impact health care in the future. Additionally, Darrin Jensen and Jami Mohlenkamp examine the ever-changing regulatory environment in Colorado and how it pertains to senior housing and memory care facilities. Overall, it is an issue that speaks to the continued change and constant push for improvement in the industry. It’s exciting to see where we will go next! If you would like to participate in a future issue or have news to share, please feel free to contact me. Jennifer Hayes jhayes@crej.com 303-623-1148, Ext. 106