Carly Plotkin
Commercial Advisor
Stirling Properties
Stirling Properties is one of the most comprehensive, full-service commercial real estate companies in the country, specializing in advisory services, brokerage, asset and property management, development and redevelopment and investments over a wide array of property types. As a commercial advisor, Carly Plotkin’s primary focus is on tenant and landlord representation, with a strong concentration on the retail and hospitality markets. She has worked with national, regional and local clients in marketing, leasing and sales capacities on projects including The Julia at St. Charles, Canal Place and The Garage and was on the team that brought new-to-market national and regional tenants like True Food Kitchen to New Orleans and Citizens Bank to Metairie.
What are you most excited about for the coming year?
I think we will see a renewed sense of hope and desire to support our local communities and businesses more so than ever before. Every new business opening is a mark of strength coming out of one of the biggest economic and health-related hardships in recent time. I am personally excited to be a part of a retail revitalization in the Gentilly-neighborhood along Chef Menteur Highway, as well as a grocery-anchored, ground-up development on the Northshore. Additionally, helping to represent local operators on expanding their businesses from online or commissary models to their own brick-and-mortar shops is incredibly rewarding.
What is the biggest challenge facing your industry today?Â
The continuous setbacks with COVID-related restrictions have been very challenging for all commercial businesses and storefronts. While many have been able to adapt their business model, others are still struggling. Whether a local, regional or national tenant, we as consumers need to continue to support the industry. Physical stores have evolved over the years, and will continue to do so. Our support will ensure they stay around for the long term.
