Lorenzo Perez is co-founder and directing principal of Venue Projects, an inspired redevelopment practice based in Phoenix, Arizona. Advocates for LOCAL community, culture and commerce, Venue crafts one-of-a-kind environments and experiences throughout the Metro Phoenix market. A native Phoenician, Lorenzo holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Arizona State … [Read more...] about Magic in the details.
Community
The Aux Evanston
There’s a real estate project underway in Evanston, Illinois, and it's called The Aux. Led by a diverse team, it represents much more than just the revamping of a 16,500 square foot vacant factory building. It represents the aspirational hope of a community. Not only does the community plan to fully renovate the building into a wellness hub, they plan to populate the space … [Read more...] about The Aux Evanston
The King Henry
When developers recognize the value of place, exciting projects emerge. One such project is The King Henry in Alexandria, Virginia. Historic Alexandria in Virginia is just five miles south of Washington DC, a water taxi ride away from the National Harbor and a bike ride from Mount Vernon. The city is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- … [Read more...] about The King Henry
Joyous disruption.
A former banker turned Oklahoma City developer, Jonathan Dodson is passionate about creating value through new partnerships and projects. Jonathan's financial background, paired with his experience as one of the initial members of the ULI Oklahoma, fostered an interest in urban neighborhoods and re-development initiatives. He co-founded Pivot in 2014 -- his creative vision … [Read more...] about Joyous disruption.
Lindsey is a scout.
Lindsey Scannapieco leads Scout, an urban design and development practice that focuses on the activation of underutilized space. Scout’s largest project to date is the redevelopment of Bok into an innovative space for makers, artisans and entrepreneurs. The project has been recently recognized with the Charter Award for Transformational Development by CNU (2021) and long listed … [Read more...] about Lindsey is a scout.