on Kate Bicknell (99’), Senior Vice President of Forest City Ratner, visited the Baker Program in Real Estate last Thursday in a highly anticipated speaker series. During her time at Forest City Ratner, one of the nation’s leading mixed use development firms, Bicknell has played an integral role in the development of major projects, including the ongoing… Continue Reading Kate Bicknell: Cornell Tech and Careers in Real Estate
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on 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
on Beginning on Day One of the Baker Program orientation, we were frequently reminded of the importance of networking in order to meet, develop relationships with, and learn from experienced professionals. The first semester involved a pretty heavy course load, and it was a challenge to find time to reach out to Cornell alumni. However, it… Continue Reading 2016 Summer Internships: Morgan Zollinger, USAA Real Estate
on When I went back to school to obtain a Master’s in Real Estate, I never imagined that I’d be spending my summer working at Walmart. In fact, it wasn’t even on my radar. You can imagine then, how surprised I was to hear my mentor suggest I give the company a try. “No one in… Continue Reading 2016 Summer Internships: Matt Farrell, Walmart Real Estate
on 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
on At 12:51 PM on February 22, 2011, Christchurch (ChCh), NZ was struck by a magnitude 6.3 earthquake emanating from a previously unknown, nearby fault. Within seconds 185 people were killed and the Anglican cathedral that was the symbol of the city was destroyed. While the majority of the fatalities were caused by the collapse of two… Continue Reading Redeveloping the CBD: Christchurch 5 Years After the Earthquake