Students will investigate the options, risks, opportunities, responsibilities, principles and procedures related to the project after construction completion including the marketing and/or sale of...
Students will investigate the options, risks, opportunities, responsibilities, principles and procedures related to the project after construction completion including the marketing and/or sale of the project and the operation and management of the project as a single asset, part of a property portfolio, or institutional management plan.
The course will introduce students to the current findings of climate science and concepts for considering and evaluating the social impact real estate development has on communities. Students will...
The course will introduce students to the current findings of climate science and concepts for considering and evaluating the social impact real estate development has on communities. Students will examine the risks posed by climate related hazards, how those risks impact project feasibility, and resiliency strategies that mitigate those risks and the opportunities that emerge from those strategies. Students will study emerging theories of corporate and business responsibilities to balance...
Real estate development is a collaborative endeavor requiring leadership and management of a team of professional experts, diverse participants, and interested stakeholders. This course will present...
Real estate development is a collaborative endeavor requiring leadership and management of a team of professional experts, diverse participants, and interested stakeholders. This course will present the developer as the iterative design thinker and innovator who leads the development team through effective decision-making, communication, and negotiation. Students will study leadership theories, principles of collaboration, negotiation strategies, and communication methods. They will study how...
Emphasizing the importance of innovative and iterative design thinking, this course will stress the role of the developer as the project designer writ large and the developer’s role in leading,...
Emphasizing the importance of innovative and iterative design thinking, this course will stress the role of the developer as the project designer writ large and the developer’s role in leading, managing and collaborating with the spatial design and construction team. Managing project design and construction Students will write a project design brief defining resiliency, social and financial goals, program design parameters, a project timeline/schedule, and the preliminary construction cost;...
Students will study the critical importance of market research and analysis in deciding the use and feasibility of a project and how market research and project marketing is conducted, developed,...
Students will study the critical importance of market research and analysis in deciding the use and feasibility of a project and how market research and project marketing is conducted, developed, and implemented through the different stages of a development project from concept inception to on-going operations and property appraisal. Students will examine resources to assess market trends, to make decisions about acceptance of a proposed use in the marketplace, and to adjust a marketing...
With an emphasis on responsible development practices, students will study real estate development finance concepts and tools such as discounted cash flow, return on investment (ROI), and...
With an emphasis on responsible development practices, students will study real estate development finance concepts and tools such as discounted cash flow, return on investment (ROI), and capitalization rate analyses and how these concepts and tools are implemented from project conception, through development, construction and into asset stabilization for both commercial and residential projects. Students will explore options available for funding and financing a project such as capital, debt,...
Students will review laws and legal principles applicable to real estate development, options for property ownership structures, environmental regulations, identify incentives, policies and taxes...
Students will review laws and legal principles applicable to real estate development, options for property ownership structures, environmental regulations, identify incentives, policies and taxes that influence development, and study real estate contracts and the transactions typically executed for real estate projects. Students will investigate strategies and procedures to gain control of a property and to secure jurisdictional approvals needed for a project. Students will study how to engage...
Developers should think of themselves first and foremost as designers responsible for creating environments that shape human interaction for decades. That responsibility should be grounded in...
Developers should think of themselves first and foremost as designers responsible for creating environments that shape human interaction for decades. That responsibility should be grounded in design, planning, and economic principles that establish the framework for creative and innovative thinking that generates opportunities and ultimately builds projects that contribute to the common good. Recognizing the challenges posed by the marketplace, climate change, and the social impact of the...
Students will investigate the physical characteristics and constraints of a site (and/or an existing building) and how those characteristics and constraints will affect a proposed development...
Students will investigate the physical characteristics and constraints of a site (and/or an existing building) and how those characteristics and constraints will affect a proposed development project. A typical site assessment includes analysis of topography, soils, environmental conditions, infrastructure, site access, adjacent properties and uses, existing building conditions, and other relevant factors.