David’s over 35 years of experience in land acquisition, development planning, leasing, negotiations, operations, and public benefits programs all enhance BAE's “hands-on” approach to real estate economics, economic development strategies, development advisory services, and public-private partnerships.
He has played a key consultant role in the planning and implementation of the high-profile Presidio of San Francisco/Golden Gate National Recreation Area, NASA Research Park in Mountain View, California, and historic Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. His work has established BAE as a national leader in structuring and negotiating business terms for complex public-private partnerships and mission-driven real estate programs.
David operates from BAE’s San Francisco Bay Area office as a Principal-in-Charge for the firm’s work in support of public-private partnerships, market and highest and best use studies, economic development strategies, general plans, comprehensive plans, specific plans, precise plans, master plans, and associated community benefit programs. He is a member of the Urban Land Institute and American Planning Association and is a frequent speaker on planning, real estate, and public-private partnership topics.
David received a B.A. in Public Affairs from the University of Chicago, and an MCP and MBA from the University of California, Berkeley.
RDEV 210 - Real Estate Economics + Market Analysis