Research & Insights
Arden publishes research and technical resources related to multifamily development, affordable housing, adaptive reuse, historic rehabilitation and real estate feasibility.
Our research is linked below, with many resources and papers available for download.
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Arden Technical Notes
Below are technical guides based on lessons learned and best practices in the development field. They’re free to download and share.
Arden Technical Note 001: Evaluating a Vacant School for Residential Adaptive Reuse
Best practices for adaptive reuse of historic, decommissioned educational facilities.
July 2026
Arden Technical Note 002: A Developer's Preliminary Due Diligence Checklist
Downloadable development due diligence best practices guide and checklist for use on projects.
July 2026
Case Studies
Below are case studies of relevant development topics and projects. Arden provides insight into industry best practices as well as case studies of its own work free for download and reference.
Arden Case Study 001: Adaptive Reuse Study: Historic School Buildings
Case study regarding adaptive reuse of mid-century school buildings that are decommissioned and municipally owned.
July 2026
Design Studies
Arden frequently conducts its own architectural studies and design work for current and potential projects. Below are samples of our work. We bring this level of analysis and presentation to all of our development work.
Arden Design Study 001: Community Center Adaptive Reuse of Historic Church
This design study was commissioned to study the adaptive reuse of a historic local church into a community center.
August 2021