The 34th Annual Cornell Real Estate Conference is pleased to feature Alison Novak as one of the panelist discussing The Intersection of Change and the Design/Built Environment. Ms. Novak, a Principal of The Hudson Companies Inc., joined Hudson in 2006, where she oversees mixed-income and market-rate developments as well as Hudson’s middle income equity fund. Under her leadership, Hudson… Continue Reading 2016 Cornell Real Estate Conference: Alison Novak Principal of The Hudson Companies
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Alex Klatskin of Forsgate Industrial, The Importance of e-Commerce
The Distinguished Speaker Series of the Baker Program in Real Estate had the pleasure of hosting Alex Klatskin, General Partner Forsgate Industrial Partners last Thursday, September 22. In his talk, Alex explained the industrial asset class’ significance driving value in the investment space. Raising funds for industrial projects was particularly difficult. However, the capital markets are… Continue Reading Alex Klatskin of Forsgate Industrial, The Importance of e-Commerce
Class of 2016 Career Beginnings: Jason Spencer
The Baker Program in Real Estate is known for its ability to help students transition into a real estate career from all types of industries. Jason Spencer, a Baker alum, is a great example of a student transitioning from a technical field into a traditional development role. Jason came from an engineering background prior to… Continue Reading Class of 2016 Career Beginnings: Jason Spencer
Fifteen Years of Rebuilding the World Trade Center
September 11, 2001 stands in history as one of the most tragic days this country has ever known. And nowhere was that tragedy felt more keenly than in New York City, where a senseless act of terrorism claimed the lives of thousands of innocent people and forever altered the city skyline. On that day, all… Continue Reading Fifteen Years of Rebuilding the World Trade Center
Disruption: Real Estate’s Hurdle
Disruption [dis-ruhp-shuh n] noun: 1. Forcible separation or division into parts; 2. A disrupted condition; 3. Business. A radical change in an industry, business strategy, etc., especially involving the introduction of a new product or service that creates a new market. The future of digital innovation exists right now. Throughout everyday life, the digital grid… Continue Reading Disruption: Real Estate’s Hurdle
Tom Vecchione: Innovation and Technology Pressing Real Estate Design Forward
On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Cornell alum Tom Vecchione took to the stage at the Cornell Baker Program’s Distinguished Speaker Series. He did not disappoint as the semester’s inaugural guest. Throughout Tom’s lively discussion, he impressed on the students values within real estate development moving forward. As the Director of Corporate Strategy and Principal… Continue Reading Tom Vecchione: Innovation and Technology Pressing Real Estate Design Forward
Distinguished Speaker Series: Forest City Ratner, Senior VP Kate Bicknell
Within the Cornell real estate community, few development projects have been as eagerly anticipated as Cornell’s new Tech Campus on Roosevelt Island. This campus promises to be a connective hub, where students and tech professionals come together to explore and refine new technologies and ideas. At the center of this hub will be The Bridge… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Forest City Ratner, Senior VP Kate Bicknell
Distinguished Speaker Series: Gensler Director of Design and Work Place Strategy Thomas Vecchione
Cornell’s Baker Program in Real Estate’s Distinguished Speaker Series will receive a jumpstart from Thomas Vecchione as its initial featured guest for the 2016-2017 school year. Known as a dynamic design professional and orator, Tom will bring his vast experience and perspective, enlightening the graduate students. With a progressive approach to real estate strategy, Tom… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: Gensler Director of Design and Work Place Strategy Thomas Vecchione
Jeremy Thomas to Discuss Cornell Real Estate at This Week’s Distinguished Speaker Series
As a land grant institution, the success of Cornell University has been intricately linked to real estate since the school’s very inception. With a central campus comprising 745 acres, and a total of 11,000 acres in Tompkins County alone, managing Cornell’s vast real estate portfolio is no small task. For this week’s Distinguished Speaker Series,… Continue Reading Jeremy Thomas to Discuss Cornell Real Estate at This Week’s Distinguished Speaker Series
Cornell Takes Second in UT-Austin National Real Estate Challenge
In late November, students from the top Real Estate and MBA programs in the country gathered at the University of Texas at Austin for the 13th Annual National Real Estate Challenge. Hosted by the McCombs School of Business, the competition puts teams head to head in a case-based real estate challenge presented in front of… Continue Reading Cornell Takes Second in UT-Austin National Real Estate Challenge