Tag: NYC Development

Gerald Guterman Visits Baker to Share Vast Development & Investment Experience

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The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate cordially welcomes Gerald Guterman, Senior Principal Partner and CEO of Guterman Partners, LLC to their weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. With a career in real estate beginning, as an 18 year-old night porter for Fred Trump, Mr. Guterman’s extensive perspective and understanding will undoubtedly further enhance the knowledge base… Continue Reading Gerald Guterman Visits Baker to Share Vast Development & Investment Experience

First-year Baker Students Get Hands-on Development Experience in New York City

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One of the principal missions of the Baker Program is to educate future leaders in the real estate industry. To this end, the Baker curriculum is likely the broadest and deepest of any graduate real estate program in the world. Additionally, adjustments made to the curriculum in 2015 are giving students an even more hands-on,… Continue Reading First-year Baker Students Get Hands-on Development Experience in New York City

Developer Plans Brooklyn’s First Supertall Skyscraper

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As a borough, Brooklyn has long been staunchly proud of its uniqueness within the metropolis of New York City.  Being a borough where individuals have historically lived rather than worked, tall buildings (200+ feet), while they are found in areas such as Downtown Brooklyn, have never been constructed on anywhere near the scale as that… Continue Reading Developer Plans Brooklyn’s First Supertall Skyscraper

Cornell Hosts Ken Himmel ‘70, President and CEO of Related Urban

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On Friday, January 29, when Ken Himmel (‘70), President and CEO of Related Urban, had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Hilton West Palm Beach – a project he had worked on for over 10 years – the CEO chose to speak at his alma mater instead. Himmel shared… Continue Reading Cornell Hosts Ken Himmel ‘70, President and CEO of Related Urban

NYC Conference Recap of Investment Strategies for Multifamily Real Estate

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After the poignant discussion on market capital flows at the annual Cornell Real Estate Conference, a highly esteemed panel consisting of Joshua Eisenberg (Urban American), John Jacobsson (The Related Companies), William Macklowe (William Macklowe Company), and Jonathan Moore (The Brookfield Property Group) forged into uncovering the truths within New York City’s growing multifamily development market.… Continue Reading NYC Conference Recap of Investment Strategies for Multifamily Real Estate

Ben Bernstein ’06 Makes Moves in Brooklyn Residential & Commercial Market

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Ben Bernstein is a name that is becoming increasingly familiar to the New York City real estate community at a rapid pace.  Bernstein currently serves as President and Co-Founder of RedSky Capital, an integrated real estate development and investment firm based in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, New York.  In this capacity, Bernstein oversees all… Continue Reading Ben Bernstein ’06 Makes Moves in Brooklyn Residential & Commercial Market

Konrad Wos ’76 Uses History to Teach Baker Students about Creating Real Estate Value

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In early October, students of the Baker Program in Real Estate had the privilege of welcoming Konrad Wos (B.Arch ’76), of Wos & Wos Development, to their weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. The insights and vision that Wos shared with students reflected the expertise he has garnered in over 30 years of developing and consulting on real… Continue Reading Konrad Wos ’76 Uses History to Teach Baker Students about Creating Real Estate Value

New York Church Buys Historic School to Make Room for Multifamily Development

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As students across America shoulder their backpacks and say goodbye to summer vacations, a group of young men will be returning to their beloved school for what may be the last time. Collegiate School, founded in 1628, is the oldest school in America and has been operating out of the same facility on the Upper… Continue Reading New York Church Buys Historic School to Make Room for Multifamily Development

Sustainable Development Expert Ed McMahon of ULI Speaks at Baker

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  Physical design affects human behavior at all scales—buildings, neighborhoods, communities, and regions. The places in which we live, work, and play can affect both our mental and physical well-being. – Ten Principles for Building Healthy Places, ULI In 2013, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) launched the Building Healthy Places Initiative, a global effort to… Continue Reading Sustainable Development Expert Ed McMahon of ULI Speaks at Baker

Conference Recap: Reimagining Real Estate Panel

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The Cornell Real Estate conference was held at Convene in New York City on Thursday and Friday October 9th and 10th. The conference was capped off on Friday afternoon with a unique question and answer panel session focused on emerging trends in real estate development. Robert Balder, Executive Director at the Cornell University College of… Continue Reading Conference Recap: Reimagining Real Estate Panel