As always, our selections are not based on sheer numbers—who closed the most deals, for example, or racked up the highest deal volume. Rather, we look for the people, teams and organizations that have that skill and expertise and who made a mark in the past twelve months in this category.

After founding Hines in 1957, Gerald Hines gained notoriety as a visionary in the industry and the firm would go on to be involved in some of the world's most recognizable architectural landmarks.

San Diego's Riverwalk from Hines is a model for the benefits of transit-oriented development.

The developer is planning a 200-acre mixed-use project on a former golf course in San Diego.