Tag: Real Estate Development

Paul Macpherson of Kerzner International Visits the Baker Program

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The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate cordially welcomes Paul Macpherson, Executive Vice President of Global Business and Real Estate Development of Kerzner International to the weekly Distinguished Speaker Series. With over two decades of hospitality development experience, Macpherson brings a unique and significant skill set to the exclusive discussion. Macpherson began his post with Kerzner International 12… Continue Reading Paul Macpherson of Kerzner International Visits the Baker Program

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

Chinese Ghost Cities: Planning Ahead for More Urbanization?

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In the world of urban development, there is perhaps no more interesting case study than the recent building boom in the People’s Republic of China. Over the past decade, China has literally built hundreds of new cities, many of them springing up seemingly overnight. It has been a building frenzy unmatched in all of human… Continue Reading Chinese Ghost Cities: Planning Ahead for More Urbanization?

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

Cornell Takes Second in UT-Austin National Real Estate Challenge

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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

Tysons: On The Road to Urbanization

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In 2008 when county officials announced an ambitious plan to transform suburban Tysons into a vibrant, sustainable urban center, some local residents surely must have wondered whether it was a hoax. Located several miles west of downtown Washington and known as a major shopping hub, Tysons was filled with acres upon acres of parking lots… Continue Reading Tysons: On The Road to Urbanization

Baker Program DSS, December 3, 2015: Vicki Davis of Urban Atlantic

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With the final guest of the Distinguished Speaker Series, the Cornell Baker Program welcomes Vicki Davis from Urban Atlantic. As the co-founder of the firm in 1998, Davis has been responsible for the acquisition, planning, design, and implementation of all Urban Atlantic real estate projects. Through her keen oversight, the organization has been responsible for over… Continue Reading Baker Program DSS, December 3, 2015: Vicki Davis of Urban Atlantic

What Lies Below: Understanding Unknown Subsurface Conditions

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On the night of February 11, 2014, a 40 foot wide by 30 foot deep sink hole opened up below the floor of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky swallowing eight cars. While most soil problems are not this dramatic, unforeseen site conditions are a major cause of development cost overruns and construction… Continue Reading What Lies Below: Understanding Unknown Subsurface Conditions

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