Developers Push To Stay on the Frontier

LOS ANGELES—From technology-infused properties to architectural icons, today's developments are not only progressive, they are aiming to change and evolve the way we work and live.

By Kelsi Maree Borland | Updated on September 28, 2015

LOS ANGELES—California developers are feeling pressure to stay ahead of the curve. At the recent Allen Matkins‘ View From the Top conference, developers, including Forest City Enterprises, Related Urban and LBA Realty, talked about their vision to create timeless and progressive buildings.

Alexa C. Arena, SVP of Forest City, said that the company is “staying on the frontier,” and that it is “thinking to the future to create lasting projects.” She focused on Forest City’s San Francisco mixed-use projects, which combine innovative office design with retail and amenities. The company doesn’t exclusively develop office properties. In the residential side, Arena says that the progressive residential development “breaks down formality” and is integral in creating neighborhood culture.

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