1. A new report on how campus buildings can reopen safely (BD+C)
"s colleges and universities weigh how to reopen their campuses in the fall, the standard government, health, and academic guidelines—wearing masks, reducing densities, and physical distancing—may not be entirely practical for assembling large numbers of students in one place."
2. Despite Essential Tenants Remaining Open, Shopping Center Landlords Saw 40% Drop in Rent Collections (National Real Estate Investor)
"Grocery-anchored shopping centers collected about two-thirds of their normal rents from March through May."
3. Starbucks to transform U.S. store portfolio and close some 400 locations (Chain Store Age)
"During the next 18 months, the coffee giant plans to accelerate the expansion of convenience-led store formats such as drive-thru, mobile order only, counter pickup and curbside pickup. It also plans to relocate stores from low-traffic malls to new locations that combine the store experience with drive-thrus." Â
4. Telehealth Gets A Sudden Boost From The Pandemic. Can Hospitals Handle It? (Bisnow)
"The coronavirus pandemic has given a boost to telehealth every bit as strong as it has for Zoom and other videoconferencing platforms, but the long-term use of the technology is still uncertain — along with its impact on healthcare real estate."
5. What It Will Take to Make the Indoors Feel Safe Again (WSJ)
"Technologies new and old will soon be appearing in offices, airports, schools, restaurants, retail spaces and sports arenas to arrest the spread of Covid-19 and prevent future pandemics."
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