Emerging Industrial Hubs

Beyond the Rust Belt: Emerging Industrial Hubs Driving the U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance

When discussing American manufacturing, the conversation has traditionally centered on the Rust Belt—that swath of the Northeast and Midwest where steel mills, auto plants, and factories once dominated the economic landscape. While these historic manufacturing centers continue to play an important role in our industrial economy, the ongoing U.S. manufacturing renaissance is increasingly being driven…

Exponential Technology

Exponential Technologies and the Small Business Effect: How AI and Automation are Reshaping Industrial Tenant Demands

The manufacturing landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by exponential technologies that are democratizing capabilities once reserved for only the largest industrial players. At Phoenix Industrial Redevelopment (PIR), we’re observing firsthand how these technological shifts are creating new opportunities for small and mid-sized businesses—and consequently reshaping tenant demands in the industrial real estate market.…