Glad to be a part of BP!

[Paul Burrowes]

I was a real estate developer and recently got my real estate license.  

As a principal in a real estate investment and development group over the past 10 years, I've been responsible for overall leadership, growth, direction, cash management and strategic planning for a number of real estate projects, and I know how to maximize positive outcomes for all of the parties involved in the transaction. My projects have included minor-land subdivisions, urban infill projects, affordable housing, condo and townhouse projects, planned developments, tax credits, residential projects, and the only conservation bank in Santa Cruz County. I have worked with Federal, State, County, and City elected officials on land use planning, planned development, zoning, permitting, conservation law, community involvement, and environmental and ecological assessment.

I consult with many real estate professionals, attorneys, architects, civil engineers, surveyors, financial institutions, investors and contractors to verify design studies, plans and cost estimates; this experience makes me effective in studying and evaluating real estate property, raw land and/or rehab for residential or commercial use. My experience developing available market studies with local, state, and federal planning organizations ensures finding the best use for a property. I collaborate with local green building manufacturers and contractors to implemented sustainable building practices in development projects. 

I'm currently working on several potential real estate development projects in Northern California.  

[Orion Walker]

Hi @Paul Burrowes. Are you looking at doing any Zero Net Energy projects? A friend of mine is a project lead on a ZNE project in the Santa Cruz area. As I understand it all new developments in CA will have to meet that standard by 2020. I have an interest and background in sustainable design. With Ca policy driving toward AB 32 objectives, Title 24 updates, solar continuing to boom, electric vehicles hitting mainstream, Tesla battery units, water concerns... seems like there are a lot of interesting elements to consider with new development. Are you seeing ways to do cutting edge developments where the numbers work?

Cheers