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RESUME R. KEITH ROWAN – CONTINUED Opportunity Area (BOA) program. The focus of the plan will be the creation of a mixed-use development that expands Flushing to the waterfront. Mr. Rowan conducted the market analysis for potential commercial, hotel, and entertainment uses at the site. He also developed the strategy for selecting strategic sites for near-term and long-term development. Long Branch Pier, Long Branch, NJ Mr. Rowan is the Project Manager for the AKRF Economic and Real Estate Advisory Service team responsible for market and feasibility analysis for commercial development on the City of Long Branch, NJ’s proposed new pier that will include ferry service to NYC. The AKRF teams’ scope of work included: market supply and demand analysis, detailed demographic analysis including the life style and spending profiles of the demographic segments in the project’s trade area, development program recommendations, and financial feasibility analysis including pro formas of potential development scenarios. Coney Island: Strategic Redevelopment Plan, Brooklyn, NY Prior to joining AKRF, Mr. Rowan managed a team of urban designers, architects, engineers, real estate analysts, and event planners responsible for developing the master plan and development strategy for the $1+ billion redevelopment of the historic 90-acre Coney Island site in Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Rowan was also responsible for demographic and market demand analysis, project budget analysis, and the development of estimates of the magnitude of public sector and private sector investment. He was involved in several community presentations with project stakeholders. The final report, consisting of redevelopment options and strategies, provided a framework and perspective for New York City development officials and the community to make decisions and inform their review of proposals offered by private developers. Destiny USA: Mixed-use Destination Resort, Syracuse, NY Before joining AKRF, Mr. Rowan led a multi-disciplinary team of real estate, hospitality, retail, and construction consultants responsible for conducting a feasibility assessment of Destiny USA, a proposed $5+ billion retail and entertainment destination resort in Syracuse, NY. The team was responsible for the review of the project’s development strategy, market and financial projections, the design and construction plans as well as the operations strategy for an innovative retail and entertainment concept that would also incorporate renewable and sustainable energy technologies. Mr. Rowan coordinated closely with the Destiny management team and oversaw the preparation of several reports that recommended changes and improvement opportunities to enhance the viability of the project. Masdar City: New Green City Development Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE Prior to joining AKRF, Mr. Rowan led a multi-disciplinary team comprised of economic development, real estate, energy, and transportation analysts based in Abu Dhabi, London, and New York in preparing the feasibility study and the business plan for the development of Masdar City, the Abu Dhabi government’s $20 billion green city which is planned to be the world’s first carbon neutral city. He coordinated closely with the London office of Foster+Partners, master planners of Masdar City, and their engineering, renewable energy, and cost estimating consultants to adjust and refine the master plan and the supporting infrastructure technologies to enhance the project’s financial feasibility and attractiveness to private investors. The business plan was approved by the Abu Dhabi government. 14 Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation RFQ for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY
CHRISTIAN MICHEL, CCIM TECHNICAL DIRECTOR As a Technical Director at AKRF, Christian Michel focuses on economic feasibility studies, demographic and real estate market analyses, financial and fiscal impact analyses, and highest-and-best use assessments. Mr. Michel joined AKRF in 2004 and always strives to find innovative and new solutions by incorporating different approaches and new tools available to uncover value for his clients. With more than 10 years of experience in urban planning and strategic real estate consulting, Mr. Michel understands the challenges and opportunities involved in real estate development. Mr. Michel is proficient in the use of a wide range of software applications for analysis, including Geographic Information Systems (ArcGis & MapInfo), MS Excel, and MS Access. Before joining AKRF, Mr. Michel worked at Deloitte & Touche as part of the management consulting practice. As a member of the strategic real estate consulting group, he worked on projects involving real estate portfolio analysis, economic development consulting and real estate site selection. Prior to that, Mr. Michel worked for Regional Plan Association (RPA) in New York City as a GIS manager and web specialist. He also worked as an independent consultant and project manager for the NYU Real Estate Institute, where he planned and implemented a Geographic Information System (GIS). RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Quincy Center Economic Study, Quincy, MA E: cmichel@akrf.com AKRF has analyzed the economic and fiscal benefits associated with a public private partnership in the redevelopment of Quincy Center in downtown Quincy, MA. The firm performed several assessments, including an econometric evaluation of the benefits from the construction and operation of the project, a tax increment assessment of future municipal revenues, an assessment of revenues and costs associated with the public investment in the project, and a case study analysis of how downtown projects can effect the overall economic base of the larger municipality. Mr. Michel projected future property tax increases and modeled potential effects of the TIF area on neighboring communities. Historic Easton Master Plan, Town of Easton, MD BACKGROUND Education Masters in Economic Geography, University of Heidelberg, Germany, 1999 CCIM, Real Estate Finance, New York University 2007 – 2008 MBA, Finance, New York University, 2011 – 2013 (expected) Professional Memberships Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CCIM) Urban Land Institute, Full Member International Council of Shopping Centers Years of Experience Year started in company: 2004 Year started in industry: 1998 Contact Information T: 646-388-9753 AKRF was retained by Historic Easton, Inc to create a master plan for Historic Easton’s Downtown district to redevelop underused infill areas, to strengthen the existing retail base, and to provide economic development opportunities within the context of Easton’s historic downtown. Mr. conducted a survey of exiting business, evaluated retail expenditures and capture rates of retail stores, and provided recommendation on businesses and services to be attracted to the Easton’s downtown. Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation RFQ for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY 15
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