Mike Balaban- Urban Development Impresario (#15)

Episode 15 April 23, 2020 02:04:01
Mike Balaban- Urban Development Impresario (#15)
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Mike Balaban- Urban Development Impresario (#15)

Apr 23 2020 | 02:04:01

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Hosted By

John C. Coe

Show Notes

"Buy good real estate and pay market rate for it with a differentiated plan to create value" Mike Balaban

Bio

Michael S. ("Mike") Balaban is a 40+ year real estate executive who has led several local enterprise initiatives as well as perhaps over 100 investment and/or development projects in his wide ranging career. Growing up in an ethnic neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA he gained perspective of a diverse urban environment early in life that influenced his outlook toward both urban design as an architect early in his career in Boston, MA and subsequently in both acquisitions and development since moving to the DC area in the mid 1980s. After a stint with WRIT (now Wash REIT) in acquisitions, he led the DC area office of Lowe Enterprises for almost 20 years, developing landmark projects including 601 New Jersey Ave. NW and City Vista. He subsequently advocated his "Urban Suites" concept through his venture with SB Urban (now Saul Urban) and later at J Street. Below are the Show Notes that cite links to his relationships and projects.

Show Notes

High Level Overview of Career

COVID 19 Reaction and "What's Next"

Family and Educational Background

Real Estate Career Trajectory

Current Opportunities

His Advice

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