Lou Hirsh

Reporter
Lou Hirsh is based in San Diego and covers California news for CoStar. Originally from Ohio, he has been covering business and other news as a reporter and editor for 35 years. Prior to joining CoStar News in 2017, his work appeared in publications of Cox Newspapers, Gannett Newspapers, A.H. Belo and California Business Journals.

His work has been recognized with awards from organizations including Society of Professional Journalists, San Diego Press Club, Los Angeles Press Club and California News Publishers Association. You can find him on Twitter as @LouHirshWork.

Lou Hirsh's Articles

Developer Turns to Pickleball for Next ‘Eatertainment’ Venture

Punch Bowl Social founder and former CEO Robert Thompson is rolling out new venues mixing sports with dining despite previous challenges with eateries.
Food Halls Fire Up In the Suburbs Following Office Worker Shift

The slow return of big-city office workers has shifted the focus of developers to smaller sites beyond urban hubs.
5 Ways Pandemic-Inspired Drinking Laws Could Shake Up Commercial Property

As governments move to make looser coronavirus alcohol permissions permanent, drinks may become a fixture in drive-thrus, mall parking lots and once busy streets now closed to traffic.
How a Real Estate Broker Helped Save a Century-Old Retail Icon

A property purchase in San Diego preserved a fourth-generation retailer as e-commerce competition drives down sales at independent bookstores across the country.
Converting Retail Into Housing: Bill Could Make California First State To Enable This Reuse

The proposal comes as an unprecedented number of retail closings during the pandemic brought the issue of vacant space to the forefront in cities nationwide.

The Pandemic is Shaking Up Company Dining Spaces

Forget the stroll down to the corporate lunch room. Once back in the office, workers could have the option of getting online orders from the kitchen brought to their desks through a mobile app.
The Pandemic Transforms the Parking Lot

Signs of the pandemic can be found across North America's emptied parking areas as thousands of acres of normally revenue-generating property change in line with shutdowns.
Demand for Medical Devices, E-Commerce Boost Industrial Properties Near US-Mexico Border

Trends Fueled by Pandemic Could Have Lasting Impact in San Diego
Coronavirus Concerns Spur Office Subleasing, Space Downsizing

Brokers says tenants are increasingly asking for rent concessions and permission to sublease space as they downsize their footprints. Many are dropping their sublease rates to get the space filled quickly, creating a climate where office property owners could be forced to compete with their own tenants to rent empty space.
Brookfield Plans Largest Mass Timber Office Property

Project at San Francisco’s Pier 70 Would Be North America's Latest Wood-Centric Project
Iconic Nate 'n Al Deli Building Goes on the Block in Beverly Hills

Retail Property for Sale in Upscale Enclave as Restaurant Prepares to Relocate
Never on Sunday: Where Do Chick-fil-A Fans Flock When Chain Isn’t Open?

Buxton Finds Regional Foot-Traffic Winners Include Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, IHOP
Pizza Hut Parent to Close More Than 400 Restaurants as Deliveries Gain on Eat-In Business

Yum! Brands Reduces Costs of Dine-In Restaurants Amid Industry Shift
T-Mobile Serves Up Taco Bell in Latest Lifestyle Pop-Up Promotion

Wireless Carrier’s Stores Temporarily Transformed into T-MoBell in Three Major Cities
7-Eleven Tests If the Home of the Giant Blue Slurpee Can Also Sell Craft Beer and Cappuccino

‘Lab Store’ Concept Emphasizes More Upscale Items
Most Desired Apartment Feature: Pet-Friendly Space

Almost Three-Quarters of Tenants Have Pets, Will Pay a Premium, Renter Searches Show
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