JULY/AUG/SEPT 2013
American Homes
American Luxury
American Spaces
Case Studies
Constructive Conversation
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Behind every phone call and text is a data center maintaining unninterrupted service. It’s John Carillo and his team’s job at AT&T to get such locations up and running.
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Despite the down economy, venerable United Commercial Realty ventured into retail property management. The results have affirmed the company’s success.
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Andrew Kaye reclaims brownfield with Criterion Development Partners
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As the Internet continues to displace brick-and-mortar retailers, ECHO Realty has chosen to develop supermarket-anchored shopping centers, a niche that’s hard to move online.
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Intelica CRE’s strategic pillars
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Transit-oriented development is convenient, eco-friendly, and lucrative, and Stonebridge- Carras saw the benefits before many of its Washington, DC, rivals.
From the Ground Up
In Profile
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“Growing up with six siblings taught me how to be a good negotiator, so I guess you can say I developed that professional skill early in life.”
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“I’m looking forward to building stores smarter—building in a financially responsible way, incorporating sustainability, and making the store about the customer experience.”
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“I had a kind of baptism by fire coming into the development world.”
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“If I can make sure our stores are comfortable, well lit, inviting, and safe, it gives the other employees here a blank slate to work their magic.”
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“I found that litigation was something that fit more within my comfort zone. I enjoyed the intellectual competition you get into.”
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“Some of my coworkers in the chemical and refinery industry thought I was crazy when I went into retail. That’s not a common career path.”
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“You have to be willing to do a 360-degree review of every situation and have an insatiable appetite to learn and connect.”
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“[Toll Brothers] has a reputation for being aggressive, which is perfect for my litigation style.”