Read the trend stories in this issue, and you'll see that, in some cases, harsh market realities are settling in. But read closer, and you'll see those conditions can lead to innovative thinking. 

In the front-page story about office space, reporter Erica Bullock writes about the challenges confronting landlords in the core. But she also found that some property owners are adjusting to conditions to fill space in the present environment. 

In the Startup Ecosystem section, writer Karina Elias reports on volatile trends in venture capital investment that some young companies are facing. But within that biosphere, it's clear that opportunity still exists. 

Enjoy these insightful stories and much more. And as always, thank you for reading the Journal.