The Baker Program in Real Estate welcomes Mr. John T. Livingston, CEO of AECOM Capital, to this week’s Distinguished Speaker Series. Since its formation in 2013, AECOM Capital has invested in 14 projects with a total development value of 3.5 billion dollars. AECOM Capital is a subsidiary of AECOM (NYSE: ACM) a fully integrated infrastructure… Continue Reading Distinguished Speaker Series: John T. Livingston, Chief Executive and co-founder of AECOM Capital
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The Intersection of Change and the Design/Built Environment & Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy
It is difficult to deny that in the past decade, changes in technology have drastically altered the way we live, work, and play. We sometimes fail to remember, however, that real estate has been shaping our lives just as dramatically for thousands of years. It is fascinating, therefore, to consider how these two powerful forces… Continue Reading The Intersection of Change and the Design/Built Environment & Think Big/Think Bold: Disruptive Design in the Innovation Economy
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
Brexit and Real Estate: Part 2 – Effects on US Capital Flows
Note: This is Part 2 of a series of stories on the multitude of effects that the Brexit is having on global real estate markets now and in the future. As mentioned in Part 1, the British public’s decision to terminate the U.K.’s membership in the European Union (EU), commonly known as Brexit, has been… Continue Reading Brexit and Real Estate: Part 2 – Effects on US Capital Flows
New Luxury Condos in a Historic Landmark: Converting the Waldorf Astoria
For nearly a century, the Waldorf-Astoria has been the definition of luxury hospitality in New York City. Its lavish suites and ornate Art Deco architecture have made the hotel a longtime favorite of celebrities and U.S. Presidents. Very soon, this landmark building will begin a new chapter in its famed history, as a new owner has plans… Continue Reading New Luxury Condos in a Historic Landmark: Converting the Waldorf Astoria
CREC Conference NYC Chapter: Looking Backward to Lead Forward – Caitlin Elliott
On Wednesday, June 22nd, the Cornell Real Estate Council (CREC), New York City Chapter congregated at the offices of First American Title for a panel discussion: Looking Backward to Lead Forward. Moderated by CREC-NYC Executive Board Member, Firas Turkmani (SHA ’14 and Associate at Ackman-Ziff), the Cornell community experienced a lively discussion on the current market… Continue Reading CREC Conference NYC Chapter: Looking Backward to Lead Forward – Caitlin Elliott