The socially responsible real estate investor

Although publication of a vast amount of socially responsible investment policies suggests that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become a common feature in today’s global real estate industry, in practice and research, the meaning and implementation of CSR principles remains largely unclear. Therefore, this study examines the use of CSR by comparing real estate investment…

Private sector-led urban development: Characteristics, typologies and practices – RCRED

The role of the private sector in shaping the built environment is historically evident and seemingly increasing in contemporary urban development practice. Traditionally real estate developers and investors play a crucial role in realising and financing urban development and real estate projects. In addition, other private sector actors like owners, entrepreneurs, local citizens and all…

Real Estate Development: An overview – RCRED

Introduction to the Companion Real estate development is a significant factor in shaping the built environment. It shapes the way people live and work, and by doing so determines and enables human activity and its evolution. Around the globe, real estate development forms a contemporary reflection of societal needs and the market demand in particular…

Routledge Companion to Real Estate Development

Real estate development shapes the way people live and work, playing a crucial role in determining our built environment. Around the world, real estate development reflects both universal human needs and region-specific requirements, and with the rise of globalization there is an increasing need to better understand the full complexity of global real estate development….

De duurzame private gebiedsontwikkelaar

Nederlandse projectontwikkelaars zien (bij een terugtredende overheid) hun rol en verantwoordelijkheid in gebiedsontwikkeling langzaam aan belang winnen. Het is vrijwel onbekend hoe private gebiedsontwikkelaars zich kunnen committeren aan duurzame gebiedsontwikkeling, wat een nieuwe majeure toekomstige opgave voor steden en uitdaging voor ontwikkelende partijen vormt. Dit artikel laat zien dat Nederlandse projectontwikkelaars zich nog onvoldoende bewust…

Methods and models for international comparative approaches to real estate development

Real estate development is a significant factor in planning the built environment. It shapes the way people live and work, and by doing so enables human activity to evolve. Real estate development forms a contemporary reflection of social, economic, environmental, and political forces at hand. Furthermore, due to globalization, we are increasingly witnessing similar trends…