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Rhys Duggan, President and CEO of Revesco Properties, drives the River Mile project in downtown Denver. With over 25 years in commercial real estate, he began his career in Vancouver, working on large-scale communities with renowned tenants. Prior to Revesco, he led The New Providence Development Company in Nassau, Bahamas, where he developed the island's first mixed-use town center. Now, he divides his time between Vancouver and Denver.
In our series, we chat with Rhys about his journey and the intricacies of real estate development. He discusses negotiating land claims with First Nations and the potential post-pandemic downtown landscape. He also highlights the River Mile project, aimed at creating high-density living spaces and public amenities. Addressing city affordability concerns, Rhys proposes a shift towards secondary and tertiary markets. Tune in to learn from one of Colorado's leading developers about the state's future in real estate.
[00:01 - 14:31] From Public Policy to Private Sector: A Journey Through Entitlements and Land Use Issues
[14:32 - 21:50] Developer Talks Urban Development and the Importance of Choosing the Right Partners
[21:51 - 29:01] Passion and Patience: A Developer's Approach to Challenging Projects
[29:02 - 36:29] The River Mile Development Set to Transform Downtown Denver with Game-Changing Public Amenities and Vertical Living for All
[36:30 - 40:57] Closing Segment
Key Quotes:
“Whatever that new normal is. If that means 7% construction debt, great. We can adapt to that.” - Rhys Duggan
“There are no new ideas, right? Just get out in the world and steal the best ones you can and bring 'em back home and execute on them.” - Rhys Duggan
Connect with Rhys:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rhysduggan
Visit us on our Website: https://www.naiop-colorado.org/
LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Updated for the Next Episode!
By NAIOP ColoradoRhys Duggan, President and CEO of Revesco Properties, drives the River Mile project in downtown Denver. With over 25 years in commercial real estate, he began his career in Vancouver, working on large-scale communities with renowned tenants. Prior to Revesco, he led The New Providence Development Company in Nassau, Bahamas, where he developed the island's first mixed-use town center. Now, he divides his time between Vancouver and Denver.
In our series, we chat with Rhys about his journey and the intricacies of real estate development. He discusses negotiating land claims with First Nations and the potential post-pandemic downtown landscape. He also highlights the River Mile project, aimed at creating high-density living spaces and public amenities. Addressing city affordability concerns, Rhys proposes a shift towards secondary and tertiary markets. Tune in to learn from one of Colorado's leading developers about the state's future in real estate.
[00:01 - 14:31] From Public Policy to Private Sector: A Journey Through Entitlements and Land Use Issues
[14:32 - 21:50] Developer Talks Urban Development and the Importance of Choosing the Right Partners
[21:51 - 29:01] Passion and Patience: A Developer's Approach to Challenging Projects
[29:02 - 36:29] The River Mile Development Set to Transform Downtown Denver with Game-Changing Public Amenities and Vertical Living for All
[36:30 - 40:57] Closing Segment
Key Quotes:
“Whatever that new normal is. If that means 7% construction debt, great. We can adapt to that.” - Rhys Duggan
“There are no new ideas, right? Just get out in the world and steal the best ones you can and bring 'em back home and execute on them.” - Rhys Duggan
Connect with Rhys:
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/rhysduggan
Visit us on our Website: https://www.naiop-colorado.org/
LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Updated for the Next Episode!