January 2026 BOMA Briefs

Homelessness Homelessness continues to be a complex and difficult problem in the U.S. While statistics can be unreliable and varying, it is clear that homelessness is a national issue and not limited exclusively to large downtown areas. BOMA International has suggestions and examples of steps that the industry can take to address homelessness in and around our communities. Battery Fires Initially seen as an exciting and convenient amenity, e-scooters and e-bikes are everywhere in downtowns across the United States. With their wide use comes the emergence of a new dangerous issue: fires started from the electric batteries. Read more about the challenges posed by electric bikes and scooters to commercial real estate developers.

Office Reset: The office sector showed early signs of stabilization in 2025, but experts predict a slow, uneven recovery in 2026. Selective Strength: U.S. office development slowed sharply in 2025, but coworking gained ground, adding 22M SF and topping 2% market share.

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