Downtown, Corridor, & Neighborhood Revitalization
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HR&A is excited to welcome Drex Owusu to our Board of Directors. Drex is a dynamic leader at the intersection of education, economic development, and civic engagement. His experience aligns with HR&A’s continued growth in Texas and our efforts to deepen the firm’s leadership and impact. Drex’s career reflects a consistent commitment to catalyzing economic […]
Land values around many campuses are climbing faster than HBCUs can capitalize on them. My first visit to a Historically Black College or University was to Howard University during its famous homecoming celebrations. I was visiting as a student from UC Berkeley, newly initiated into my fraternity, and I was immediately embraced by my brothers […]
We’re proud to welcome three new Partners to HR&A’s leadership: Sarah Solon, Ignacio Montojo, and Erin Lonoff. Each brings a unique perspective and deep expertise that will help shape the future of our firm and the communities we serve. We sat down with each of them to discuss their paths to partnership, the trends they’re […]
We sat down with Partner Erin Lonoff to discuss why housing affordability is driving Midwest growth, the role of millennials in the future of mission-driven real estate, and her path from Intern to Partner at HR&A. Erin also shares how her diverse work focusing on the intersection of real estate and public policy helps her […]
The City of East Palo Alto has officially adopted its Economic Development Strategic Plan, a milestone in efforts to support homegrown businesses, attract new investment, and position the City as “investment ready,” as stated in Palo Alto Online. Over the past year, HR&A and engagement partners, Kearns & West, st, conducted in‑depth economic development research […]
Congratulations to HR&A Senior Advisor Derek Fleming on his selection to the ULI Responsible Property Investment Council (RPIC). Derek brings more than 20 years of experience advancing people-centered, community-driven development at the intersection of real estate, culture, and economic development. His work focuses on cultural capital, centering historic, cultural, and community assets as drivers of […]
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced $150 million in awards to four regions of the state through the inaugural ACHIEVE (Advancing Collaboration for High-impact Initiatives for Economic Visions & Expansion) Competition to support transformational economic development investments. HR&A — in collaboration with Kyanite Partners, Grain, and PingPong Studio — is proud to have partnered with the […]
There’s continued momentum at the Capitol Heights Metro station! WMATA has selected Atlantic Pacific Companies to move forward as the development partner for joint development at the Capitol Heights Metrorail station. The announcement was marked with an on-site celebration earlier this week, joined by Maryland Governor Wes Moore. HR&A has been proud to serve as […]
Sacramento State is advancing plans for a multi-use campus in the heart of downtown Sacramento, proposing student housing for 1,000 to 2,000 upperclassmen and graduate students alongside academic and commercial space. The project draws inspiration from successful models such as Arizona State University’s downtown Phoenix campus, which opened in 2006 to address both enrollment growth […]
HR&A is proud to be an employee-owned, mission-driven company committed to building a robust workforce with the brightest minds in our industry. Our people are dedicated to delivering on our mission to create vital places, build equitable and resilient communities, and improve people’s lives. Our Summer Analyst Internship Program offers students and early professionals […]
This fall, HR&A hosted a series of trainings and immersive experiences across three of the cities we call home: New York, Washington DC, and Los Angeles. By bringing colleagues together in the places where we live and work, we created space for collaboration, shared learning, and new connections — strengthening the foundation that supports our […]
We caught up with CEO Jeff Hébert and Managing Partner Kate Collignon to talk about HR&A’s new Bay Area office, what makes the region special, and how the firm’s work is shaping what’s next for cities across Northern California and beyond. Why did HR&A open an office in the Bay Area? Jeff: […]
