Tag: Development

Real Estate Development in the U.A.E: Adding to the Architectural and Cultural Fabric of Sharjah

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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

Growth of Secondary Office Submarkets in Seattle and Washington D.C.

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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.

Developing a new neighborhood in the heart of New York City: David Kramer’s impact on Roosevelt Island

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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

Extending Digital Solutions for Affordable Housing and Addressing Digital Adoption Challenges

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The Commercial Real Estate Technology (CRETech) Conference, held in NYC on 13th and 14th October, addressed recent commercial real estate trends, key challenges currently faced in proptech, and technology solutions to make housing affordable. CRETech is the largest event to bring an international community of leading experts in technology innovation in real estate together, including… Continue Reading Extending Digital Solutions for Affordable Housing and Addressing Digital Adoption Challenges

Getting to Net Zero: Five Methods of Financing Renewable Energy in U.S. Real Estate

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A growing emphasis on renewable energy and energy efficiency has inspired the production of several unique financing methods to assist with the initial capital requirements of these sustainable initiatives.  This article will review five financing methods that real estate developers can use to support renewable energy ventures, and it will outline the advantages and disadvantages… Continue Reading Getting to Net Zero: Five Methods of Financing Renewable Energy in U.S. Real Estate

How Avalon Bay Communities Built a “Self-Serve” Apartment Building to Reach the Missing Middle Housing Sector

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In terms of affordability, one tends to think of the dichotomy between luxury apartment buildings that offer ample community amenities and federally or state subsidized “low-income” units. However, there is an additional cohort of people within the affordability spectrum that fall between high-priced luxury units and subsidized units within the United States. Avalon Bay Communities… Continue Reading How Avalon Bay Communities Built a “Self-Serve” Apartment Building to Reach the Missing Middle Housing Sector

Drawing Upon Culture: Opportunities for Mexican Sponsors in San Antonio

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Mexican real estate sponsors should lever their cultural know-how to address overlooked market opportunities in Texas.  South San Antonio can serve as an example of the opportunities available to Latino GPs. Mexican real estate general partners have an advantageous ability to develop and invest in Texas.  Mexican appetite for real estate projects in Texas is… Continue Reading Drawing Upon Culture: Opportunities for Mexican Sponsors in San Antonio

Rising Tides: Consolidation and Development in the Marina Industry

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Marinas, long the domain of local, independent owner-operators, have seen increasing interest from investors over the past 15 years. Now dominated by a few large institutionally backed firms, the industry has quickly transformed from one comprised of properties that store and service boats to one that has seen billions of dollars in capital inflows from… Continue Reading Rising Tides: Consolidation and Development in the Marina Industry

6th Annual Titans of Real Estate – Honoring Brian Kingston, CEO of Brookfield Property Partners

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    On Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 Cornell University’s Center for Real Estate and Finance and the Cornell Baker Program in Real Estate hosted the 6th Annual Titans of Real Estate event virtually honoring Brian Kingston, managing partner and CEO of Brookfield Property Partners in an interview with Richard Baker ’88, governor, executive chairman, and… Continue Reading 6th Annual Titans of Real Estate – Honoring Brian Kingston, CEO of Brookfield Property Partners

A Crash Course in Affordable Housing: Camber Property Group

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Rick Gropper and Andrew Moelis know their niche and execute it well.  Together, their understanding of the affordable housing market in New York City has, in short order, established their presence not only in the world of real estate investors, but, perhaps more importantly, the community stakeholders benefitting from their efforts.  After a time as… Continue Reading A Crash Course in Affordable Housing: Camber Property Group