Perception Becomes Reality: This Real Estate Cycle Is Different
Brenda Dohring-Hicks examines commercial real estate fundamentals, media perception, and long-term market realities.
Media Mentions & Articles Featuring Dohring Ahern
Featuring Dohring Ahern’s Insight in Tampa Bay Commercial Real Estate
Media coverage and published articles are thoughtfully featured to reflect Dohring Ahern’s ongoing involvement in the Tampa Bay commercial real estate market. Through industry commentary, market analysis, and development insights, the firm’s perspective is shared across respected regional and industry publications. Each mention highlights a commitment to integrity, experience, and informed guidance within an evolving market landscape.
GHD – Professional Biography
Chris Ahern: Summarizes global waterfront, marina, and infrastructure experience, including Dubai and Florida projects.
Guardians of the Gulf – Coastal Resiliency Outreach
University of South Florida: Chris Ahern is featured as Senior Project Manager for the Maximo Marina redevelopment in St. Petersburg.
Sea-Level Rise in Tampa – Policy Program Summary
Chris Ahern listed as part of the leadership of the $21M Maximo Marina redevelopment, international waterfront development work, and permitting and modeling expertise.
Tampa Downtown Partnership – Board Chair Announcement
Tampa Downtown Partnership · 2022 Official announcement naming Abbey Ahern as Board Chair of the Tampa Downtown Partnership.
Artists’ Rendering: Paintings to Replace Blight, Provide Vision
Abbey Dohring Ahern discusses Artists’ Renderings and Paintings to Replace Blight, Provide Vision in downtown Tampa.
Tampa-Based Food Brokerage Serves Up New Headquarters
Abbey Dohring Ahern’s representation of Bay Food Brokerage in the search for and purchase of its new Tampa headquarters.
Tampa Downtown Partnership Leader to Step Down
Abbey Dohring Ahern is quoted in coverage regarding leadership transition following her tenure as Board Chair of the Tampa Downtown Partnership.
Where Tampa’s Commercial Real Estate Development Goes From Here
Abbey Dohring Ahern, Tampa commercial real estate leader, discusses downtown leasing, tenant needs, office and retail trends, and long-term market outlook.
Tampa’s artLOUD: New Sculptures
Abbey Dohring Ahern comments on the role of the artLOUD initiative in activating downtown streetscapes, improving walkability, and enhancing the pedestrian experience.
Tampa Takes Another Whack at Sculpture
Abbey Dohring Ahern is quoted on public art as a catalyst for pedestrian activity, downtown vitality, and placemaking.
Top Women in Florida Commercial Real Estate
Brenda Dohring-Hicks’ highlighting her leadership, appraisal expertise, downtown redevelopment work, and influence within Florida’s commercial real estate industry.
Downtown Property Owners Rally to Make Progress Easier
Coverage of downtown property owners organizing to advance redevelopment and adaptive reuse efforts, with leadership from Abbey Dohring Ahern.
Awards & Recognition
(2021)
Person of the Year Finalist (2018)
(2008)
Community Design Award (Team ENCORE) (2011)
Up & Comer (30 Under 30) (2011)
(2008)
Tampa Downtown Partnership (2008)
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