on In 1923, the Chicago City Club sponsored a competition to address “the theoretical and practical parameters, social and physical, of a micro-community in a suburban context with a focus on housing.”1 William E. Drummond, a student in the Frank Lloyd Wright studio, offered the concept of the “Neighborhood Unit.” This innovative urban design suggested that… Continue Reading Fulton Market: A Modern Push Towards the 15-Minute City
on The Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate recently welcomed a distinguished speaker from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), His Excellency Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, to share with us his experience leading the transformation and economic diversification of the emirate of Sharjah. Mr. Al Sarkal is currently the Managing Director of Chapter 3 LLC and the… Continue Reading Real Estate Development in the U.A.E: Adding to the Architectural and Cultural Fabric of Sharjah
on This past summer, our Review editors had the excellent opportunity to work with exceptional firms in diverse locations. Below are some key highlights from their respective experiences: Dahlia Idris, BXP Company, Seattle, Washington In this short reflective essay it is difficult to sum up ten weeks’ worth of insightful and enlightening experience as Boston Properties’… Continue Reading Summer 2022 Real Estate Internship Experiences
on On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate hosted David Rupert (BA Economics ’79), Vice Chairman of Griffin Capital, a full-service real estate investment and management company that owns institutional-quality assets across the United States. A founding board member of the Baker Program at Cornell University, Mr. Rupert’s love for teaching… Continue Reading David Rupert (BA Economics ’79), Vice Chairman of Griffin Capital: Investors and Tenants at the Center of Strategy
on The Cornell Tech campus on New York City’s Roosevelt Island is an exceptional example of the world’s potential to lower the carbon footprint of real estate. From concept to delivery, sustainability was at the forefront for the entire design and construction team behind the Cornell Tech campus. Project History In 2008, to address the significant… Continue Reading The Modern Campus: The Journey to Renewable Energy at The Cornell Tech Campus
on In February 2021, San Francisco officials unveiled plans to build a 100% affordable housing project in the Sunset District of San Francisco. The Sunset District is located on the west side of San Francisco, an area that has seen little new construction of affordable housing developments over the past decade. The Sunset District is designated… Continue Reading The Battle To Build Affordable Housing Units in Western San Francisco: An Analysis of the Proposed 2550 Irving Street Project
on Project Background and Site Summary The waterfront-bound neighborhood of Sunset Park lies between Gowanus and Bay Ridge, spanning between 15th street to 65th street between 9th Avenue across the 8th avenue corridor. Industry City is a new mixed-use development set on 35 acres of centuries-old industrial land in Sunset Park. It is one out of… Continue Reading Brooklyn Reimagined with Heritage Reuse and Innovation Centric Mixed-Use Campus by Industry City
on Central Business Districts (CBD) submarkets have historically been a sought-after office and retail asset market for international and local businesses. The concentration of commercial activity, people, and accessibility in the submarket incentivizes businesses to relocate and take advantage of clustering and agglomeration economies. CBDs often serve as a city’s financial or business district, making them… Continue Reading Growth of Secondary Office Submarkets in Seattle and Washington D.C.
on The Baker Program was honored to welcome Paul Rubacha, Chairman of the Cornell Real Estate Council and co-founder and principal of Ashley Capital, to the Distinguished Speaker Series. Mr. Rubacha started his career in the real estate department of Prudential Financial, Inc. and transitioned to equity operations with Goldman Sachs, establishing himself on Wall Street.… Continue Reading Demystifying Industrial Investments with Ashley Capital’s Paul Rubacha (MBA ’73)
on After graduating university and contemplating his career path, David Kramer thought there were three ways he could help save the world: education, city government, and affordable housing. David decided to pursue the third option, and now leads a real estate company with over 30 years of commitment to affordable housing throughout the five boroughs of… Continue Reading Developing a new neighborhood in the heart of New York City: David Kramer’s impact on Roosevelt Island