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Description

The November F+E issue cover story reviews the uncertain future of downtown office space.

The issue also includes articles on:

  • Bridging the gap between large and small jurisdictions
  • Garage apartments gaining support in small communities
  • AVMs, AI topics at international symposium
  • New website, database in November; system will require member profile update
  • Reminder: Election begins Nov. 1
  • Promote the value of membership in your office
  • Meet the new IAAO instructors
  • IAAO offering workshop on valuing properties with renewable energy resources
  • Thought leader article blockchain technology
  • Thank you to Library donors
  • New IAAO designees
  • In Memoriam

Table of Contents

Overview - Rebecca Malmquist, CAE - p. 2

  • I’m thrilled to say that 2024 has been busy, exciting, and successful.

The Possible Implications of Vacant Offices - Alan Greenblatt - p. 6

  • In much of the U.S., downtowns remain relatively empty. The implications for property values and property tax collections have not yet fully played out, a Columbia University economist says.

How the Other Half Lives - Melissa Baer - p. 10

  • How do we bridge the gap between jurisdictions using advanced techniques and those using archaic ones? Between small jurisdictions with limited resources and large?

Garage Apartments Gaining Supporting Small Towns - Kevin Hardy - p. 14

  • More states and towns are looking at accessory dwelling units to increase housing supply in rural areas.

HQ Getting Tech Upgrades - IAAO Staff - p. 20

  • IAAO getting new website as part of database upgrade. Improved system requires new member profile info.

IAAO Absolute Member News - IAAO Staff - p. 24

Thought Leader: Where Can Blockchain - p. 25 Technology Fit in the Assessment Industry? - Brian Smith, ESRI Canada

  • Blockchain technology, though still in its nascent stages, holds immense promise.

Roles

Editorial Review Board: Laureen Birdsall, CAE, ESQ.; Shannon Hiss, RES, RMA; Lisa Hobart, CAE, PPS, FIAAO; Kerry Leichtman; Josh Myers; Heather Poore, AAS, RES; Jess Spelman, CAE; Joan Youngman, Esq.

Contributing Authors: Alan Greenblatt; Melissa Baer; Kevin Hardy; Brian Smith

Publications Manager: Keith Robison

Senior Director, Communications & Technology: Mike Ardis, APR

Publication Date

11-2024

Keywords

Office buildings, Technology in assessment, Assessment administration, Accessory apartments, Blockchain

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