George Papageorge, a seasoned retail development executive, outlines the key roles essential for project success, including legal, leasing, and design professionals. He emphasizes the importance of assembling a diverse, locally-based team. George highlights the growing use of fractional executives, the value of early legal involvement, and the critical role of research and storytelling in project development. He also discusses the importance of food offerings and co-working spaces in modern projects. He also talks about common pitfalls to avoid throughout the development process.

James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. 

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