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Our local leaders have a huge impact on the success of our communities and investments. Since coming to Georgia I decided to research Atlanta’s Mayor Andre Dickens. Since taking office in January 2022, Mayor Dickens has influenced Atlanta's real estate landscape through various initiatives. Here are a few: 1. Affordable Housing: Launched projects to add over 5,000 affordable housing units, aiming to address the city's housing needs. 2. Development Projects: Supported sustainable urban growth with initiatives like the Atlanta BeltLine expansion and the Gulch redevelopment, intended to revitalize underutilized areas. 3. Regulatory Improvements: Implemented measures to streamline permitting and zoning processes, aiming to reduce bureaucratic obstacles for developers. 4. Public-Private Partnerships: Facilitated collaborations between the city and private developers, resulting in mixed-use developments like Westside Park and Centennial Yards. Mayor Dickens' term is set to run until January 2026. It will be interesting to see how these initiatives will shape Atlanta’s real estate sector. What do you think are the most critical factors shaping Atlanta’s real estate market right now, and how do you see them influencing future investment opportunities? #Atlanta #RealEstate #UrbanDevelopment #AffordableHousing #Leadership #Sustainability

I am a proud Buffalonian. I love the city, its history and its people. However, I also feel quite strongly that the city is at risk of being left behind. The truth is uncomfortable, but that does not make it any less true. For a city like Buffalo, the status quo can be deadly. Today I dive into a topic that has been nagging me for some time. My hope is that this article can help foster conversations that inspire change. Buffalo and WNY desperately need new leaders with bold visions and master planning capabilities. New ways of thinking are needed to reinvigorate a city that is being left in the dust by cities that had until recently fared similarly. I am tired of traveling and asking "why can't Buffalo have this?" I know Buffalo is capable of more, and I will do whatever I can to push for a brighter, prosperous future. I welcome you to like, share and comment with your thoughts. #buffalo #buffalony #economicdevelopment #realestatedevelopment #buffalodevelopment #cleveland #detroit #cincinnati #overtherhine #otr #columbus #publicpolicy #masterplanning #development #newyork #newyorkstate #wny #buffalobills

Location, place-led development, joined-up planning and a genuine partnership between the public and private sectors. These are the four essential factors that our head of Cities Studio, Oliver Steele, believes need to be considered in combination to create the right foundations for a development to be successful. Read his thoughts in Building Magazine here 👇 #Placemaking #NewTowns

This should happen in all our metro cities.

Cleveland is on the brink of a monumental transformation. Mayor Justin M. Bibb has unveiled a groundbreaking $1 billion+ incentive package to support Bedrock's ambitious $3 billion plan for revitalizing Tower City Center and the Cuyahoga River's eastern bank. This visionary project aims to convert underutilized spaces into a vibrant neighborhood featuring 2,000 new residential units, over a million square feet of office space, retail and entertainment venues, and 12 acres of riverside parks and promenades. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • $600 million from tax-increment financing (TIF) for development costs. • $115 million from the "Shore-to-Core-to-Shore" TIF district for public infrastructure. • Creation of 400 affordable housing units. • Significant contributions to workforce development and minority-owned businesses. This initiative is poised to generate billions in economic benefits, including job creation and substantial public access to the riverfront. It's an exciting step towards realizing Cleveland's potential as a "two-waterfront city." For more details, check out the full article from cleveland.com in the comments. #Cleveland #UrbanDevelopment #EconomicGrowth #Infrastructure #Sustainability #CommunityDevelopment City of Cleveland - City Hall

Mayor Eric Adams is championing a significant initiative dubbed the "City of Yes for Economic Opportunity," which has recently been approved by the New York City Planning Commission and is set for City Council review on April 8. This initiative represents the most extensive modification in New York City's commercial and manufacturing zoning rules in six decades. Its adoption could revolutionize the city's economic landscape by permitting small clean production businesses, like small-scale manufacturers, to operate in commercial corridors across all five boroughs—a first for New York City. Small-scale manufacturing is a vital sector that encompasses businesses creating a variety of products, from electronics to artisanal goods, which are sold both in physical stores and online. These businesses, often originating from home-based operations that tap into the community's unique culture and heritage, can evolve into brick-and-mortar establishments, thereby becoming community assets. This growth not only fosters local employment but also injects money into the local economy, contributing to community development and wealth creation. Importantly, the initiative also aligns with efforts to reduce the racial wealth gap, as business ownership has been linked to significant increases in wealth among minority communities. The proposal includes environmental safeguards and limits on the size of these businesses to ensure they integrate well into neighborhoods without overwhelming them. By potentially aligning New York City with other major cities that have embraced small-scale manufacturing, Adams' initiative aims to catalyze economic revitalization, promote middle-income job creation, and encourage community engagement and pride. If enacted, it could position New York City as a national leader in urban economic strategy, setting a benchmark for others to follow.The initiative is not just about economic growth; it's about building a resilient, inclusive, and vibrant city post-pandemic, embodying New York's spirit of renewal and innovation. #CityOfYes #EconomicOpportunity #SmallScaleManufacturing #NYCRevitalization #CommunityWealthBuilding #InclusiveGrowth #SustainableDevelopment https://lnkd.in/efy4TWrq

I just read an article about the impressive growth and development happening in Newark—it’s an exciting read and I highly recommend checking it out to see the amazing work planned for the next few years! The article highlights Newark's significant economic and urban revitalization, positioning it as a growing hub for technology, innovation, and sustainable development. Despite challenges like socio-economic disparities, the city is committed to inclusive growth that benefits residents and fosters new opportunities. https://lnkd.in/eACFF7Ma

At GHC, we believe in driving more than just development—we aim to make a tangible impact on the communities we serve. With Spark GHC’s Project Scarlet, our $120M+ redevelopment of the historic Rose and Sloan buildings in Downtown Cleveland, is more than a transformative project; it’s an economic catalyst for the region. Here’s how Project Scarlet will uplift Cleveland: 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The project will create hundreds of jobs, spanning construction, hospitality, and ongoing operations. 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: By bringing Marriott International-branded apartments and a Tribute hotel to Downtown Cleveland, we’re enhancing foot traffic and patronage for local restaurants, shops, and services. 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: We’re proud to collaborate with Cleveland-based firms, ensuring that this development fuels Northeast Ohio’s economy directly. 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆: Positioned at the corner of Prospect Avenue and East 9th Street, this development will attract residents, tourists, and businesses, cementing Cleveland as a hub for growth and innovation. At GHC, we’re honored to play a role in Cleveland’s resurgence. Together, we’re creating opportunities that will leave a lasting legacy. #EconomicImpact #ClevelandGrowth #ProjectScarlet #CommunityRevitalization #HospitalityAndHousing Bhavin Patel Bhavesh Lad, MBA Saagar P. Michael J. Smith Amit Patel Aerial Agents

Greg Reaves', Ensemble / Mosaic recently engaged in a discussion with the Philadelphia Business Journal. Topics covered included the importance of increased diversity within the real estate development sector and insights on the our first residential development at the Navy Yard Philadelphia. How do you view the upcoming opportunity at the Navy Yard as the first residential development is underway? We believe that’s a game-changer. When this was originally envisioned as primarily an office community, that worked for the time but it reached the level by which communities are now required to evolve into something more than just office in one place, residential in another. It’s far more integrated. … Also the way we’re doing it, we’re combining luxury and affordable housing together, we’re bringing in businesses of color as a part of our ecosystem and our model. We have a foundation that will invest a percentage of our net income on an ongoing basis to support communities and businesses of color within the Navy Yard to help them continue to thrive and grow. We have a really comprehensive plan that’s focused on how to build this neighborhood in a way that provides a national model but it’s localized to Philadelphia. Click the link below to review the article in its entirety. https://lnkd.in/em7XrPXa Ensemble Investments, LLC Mosaic Development Partners JV PIDC Navy Yard Philadelphia

Join HR&A Advisors Principal Jared H. Press at Placemaking Week for an insightful panel: Retrofitting Suburbia through Placemaking: How Prince George's County, Maryland is using a vision grounded in placemaking to drive equitable economic development along the Blue Line Corridor.     In 2020, HR&A Advisors, Design Collective, Inc., and Toole Design Group were commissioned by Prince George’s County to develop a long-range vision and implementation strategy for this 6-mile stretch along Central Avenue, served by four Metro stations. The vision aims to uplift and enhance the existing community and culture, rather than replacing it, fostering a sense of identity and commercial vibrancy.      Debuted in County Executive Angela Alsobrooks’s 2021 State of the County address, this vision has already secured over $475M in State funding and ignited private development activity. While the full realization of the Blue Line Corridor vision will take years, the early successes and lessons learned provide a valuable blueprint for other suburban jurisdictions aiming for equitable economic development.      Don't miss this opportunity to learn about driving equitable economic development through strategic placemaking!      #EconomicDevelopment #Placemaking #TOD #BlueLineCorridor #CommunityGrowth #EquitableDevelopment