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Jul 18
Q&A: Arthur Steckler, SNR Group Principal Posted By Tiffany Riccio
Arthur Steckler

Montreal-based real estate developer SNR Group has completed projects in Canada and the United States for 70 years and have always been committed to the respect of nature. The company's newest endeavour is Domaine du Parc, a 400-acre mixed-use development devoted to sustainable living. MetroGreenBusiness caught up with SNR Principal Arthur Steckler to learn more about Domaine du Parc and the company's mission.

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Dec 27
Q&A: Andrew Kimball, CEO The Brooklyn Navy Yard Posted By Anne Pyburn Craig
Andrew Kimball

The Brooklyn Navy Yard (www.brooklynnavyyard.org) is a modern industrial park in a historical setting, dating back to 1802. With tenants representing a variety of industries like construction, theatrical set design, computer and office supplies, contracting, refrigerated distribution facilities, media communications and promotions, motor overhauling, and metal fabrication, the Navy Yard "is capable of handling any type of business." They're building steadily, and their occupancy rates- and the number of jobs being generated- are encouraging indeed.

MGB spoke with CEO Andrew Kimball about the Navy Yard's recipe for success.

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Nov 22
Q&A: Steve Campbell, AMB Property Corporation Posted By Anne Pyburn Craig
Steve Campbell

AMB Property Corporation is a leading owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, focused on major hub and gateway distribution markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia. As of September 30, 2009, AMB’s global portfolio totaled approximately 156.1 million square feet (14.5 million square meters) in 47 markets within 14 countries.

And at AMB, sustainability is a big part of a nimble corporate strategy that’s helping them thrive through hard times. MGB talked to AMB’s Steve Campbell about how it all fits together.

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Oct 11
Q&A: Deanna Polizzo, Vice President, NorthMarq Capital Posted By Christina Jelski
Deanna Polizzo

Since 2005, Deanna Polizzo has worked with NorthMarq Capital, and is currently a vice president and senior producer for their New York City regional office. She is responsible for expanding the origination of debt and equity for commercial properties in the tri-state area, and has also securitized more than $4.5 billion in commercial mortgages throughout her career. Before joining NorthMarq, Polizzo worked with Column Financial, Greenwich Capital Markets, and also served as a vice president with Greystone & Co. in New York. This extensive experience, combined with knowledge of markets in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Northern Midwest, makes Polizzo an ideal speaker for the upcoming Hudson Valley Green Real Estate Development Conference in Kingston, NY, which she will be attending this month. Polizzo took the time to answer a few questions for MGB concerning NorthMarq Capital’s role and the company’s outlook on the real estate markets.

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Jul 19
Q&A: Ben Stapleton, Head of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Cleantech Division Posted By Anne Pyburn Craig
Ben Stapleton

Jones Lang LaSalle traces its roots to 1783, when Richard Winstanley set up shop as an auctioneer in London. Today, they’re a financial and professional services firm specializing in real estate services and investment management, employing more than 30,000 people in 750 locations in 60 countries.

Ben Stapleton is head of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Cleantech division. MGB spoke with him about the role of sustainability in today’s market.

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Jun 28
Q&A: Richard D. Purtell Chair and Chief Elected Officer, BOMA International Portfolio Manager for Grubb & Ellis Management Services, Inc Posted By Anne Pyburn Craig
Richard D. Purtell

The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International has been in existence for over a century- as chief elected officer Richard D. Purtell points out, back when skyscrapers were a newfangled concept. Today, BOMA's 16,500-plus members own or manage more than nine billion square feet of commercial properties in North America; its affiliate member organizations span thirteen other countries.

BOMA has always focused on actively and responsibly representing and promoting the interests of the commercial real estate industry through effective leadership and advocacy, through the collection, analysis and dissemination of information, and through professional development. MGB spoke with Purtell about the greening of commercial real estate and BOMA International’s role.

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Oct 19
Q&A: Matthew Blesso, Owner of Blesso Properties Posted By Lindsay Suchow
Matthew Blesso, Owner of Blesso Properties

Matthew Blesso, owner of Blesso Properties, tells Metro Green Business about his ecofriendly Manhattan apartment and his initiative to provide sustainable living for Central America's severely poor.

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Sep 21
Q&A: Dan Paquette, Director of Development for DPS Sporting Club Development Posted By Lindsay Suchow
Dan Paquette, Director of Development for DPS Sporting Club Development

Dan Paquette, director of development for DPS Sporting Club Development, talks about the company's latest offering – The Green Homes at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.V. – which, upon certification, will be a "green neighborhood."

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Aug 24
Q&A: Jody Rael, owner and president of Solaqua Power and Art Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Jody Rael, owner and president of Solaqua Power and Art

We caught up with Jody Rael to talk about Solaqua Power and Art in Chatham, New York.

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Aug 16
Q&A: Greg Shunick, Managing Principal of G3 Architects Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Greg Shunick, Managing Principal of G3 Architects

We caught up with Greg Shunick to talk about G3 Architects.

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Aug 10
Q&A: Susan Singer, EcoBroker. Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Susan Singer, EcoBroker

We caught up with Susan Singer to talk about what it means to be an EcoBroker.

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Jul 6
Q&A: Brian H. Mende, principal of engineering and environmental consulting firm, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Brian H. Mende, principal of engineering and environmental consulting firm, Partner Engineering and Science, Inc

This week, metrogreenbusiness.com speaks with geologist and due diligence expert Brian Mende.

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May 18
Q&A: Keith Lesser, partner at IS&L Architecture Studio Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Keith Lesser, partner at IS&L Architecture Studio

This week, Keith Lesser talks about how IS&L uses the practice of repositioning as well as adaptive reuse to revamp old structures and get them back on track.

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May 9
Q&A: Matt Harding, President and Chief Operating Officer of Levin Management Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Matt Harding, President and Chief Operating Officer of Levin Management

We spoke with Matt Harding regarding adaptive reuse projects in New Jersey.

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May 3
Q&A: Brian Crowley, Vice President of Private Client Services and Managing Director of Energy Efficiency Solutions at Engineered Tax Services, Inc. Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Brian Crowley, Vice President of Private Client Services and Managing Director of Energy Efficiency Solutions at Engineered Tax Services

We caught up with Brian Crowley to discuss how commercial property owners can obtain federal income tax deductions for energy improvements to both new and existing buildings.

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Apr 27
Q&A: Kurt R. Padavano, COO of Advance Realty Group Posted By Jodi LaMarco
Kurt R. Padavano, COO of Advance Realty Group

This week, we spoke with Kurt Padavano about Advance Realty Group's new energy conservation program...

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Apr 20
Q&A: John Hirschfeld, CEO of Hirschfeld Ventures, LLC Posted By Jodi LaMarco
John Hirschfeld, CEO of Hirschfeld Ventures, LLC

We spoke with John Hirschfeld about the future of Hirschfeld Ventures, LLC.

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Nov 25
Q&A: Ed Walters, founder and partner of The Walters Group Posted By Susan Piperato
Ed Walters, founder and partner of The Walters Group

We spoke to Ed Walters, founder and partner of The Walters Group, a Barnegat, New Jersey-based multidisciplined residential and commercial real estate organization with core competencies in land planning, acquisition, development, construction, marketing, management, and environmental remediation--about his firm's latest project, the redevelopment of the former New Jersey Pinelands landfill into Stafford Park, a new mixed-use redevelopment set to open in the summer of 2008.

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Oct 21
Q&A with Elizabeth Kulik, partner in the Schonbraun McCann Group’s Strategy Group Posted By Susan Piperato
Elizabeth Kulik, partner in the Schonbraun McCann Group’s Strategy Group

We talked about the future greening of the real estate industry with Elizabeth Kulik, a partner in the Schonbraun McCann Group’s Strategy Group, a service that provides specialized strategy to corporate and real estate industry clients with significant real estate interests. Kulik came to SMG to lead the Strategy Group together with Barry Barovick, from HelixGlobal, a business and real estate advisory firm they co-founded.

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