Going through a pandemic has only reinforced the wants of Americans to engage in outdoor activities. Commercial real estate developers are seeing that, with some prioritizing them getting added to their properties.
In 2022, outdoor recreation generated nearly $1.1 trillion, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis. That represents 2.2 percent of the total GDP and employs 3.2 percent of the national workforce.
Joe Ruiz of Day Pitney, who assists clients involved in matters such as land use, and zoning, mainly focuses on Miami's Dade County. Right now, he told GlobeSt that there is an "extremely high demand" for outdoor activities in the area.
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