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<\/a>\u201cThe Miami River is a microcosm of development, so students not only saw an enormous variety of commercial and residential properties but also heard right from professionals involved in the development of these areas,\u201d Hollander said. \u201cStudents learned first hand how it takes a team to build a real estate project.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis tour took us way beyond textbook learning,\u201d said Lil Suazo, a senior. \u201cTo have the experts show us buildings and developments made issues such as zoning and boom-or-bust come alive.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joseph Semprevivo, a resident of Vero Beach, was one of the students earning a Master of Science in International Real Estate (MSIRE) through online study who came to Miami for the tour.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese professionals showed us examples of what we\u2019re learning on such diverse topics as leverage, eminent domain and density,\u201d said Semprevivo, an entrepreneur already involved in real estate selling. \u201cTo be able to get their insight on developments such as the Miami Riverwalk as we\u2019re viewing it was an incredible opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Area experts share details, insight and perspective.<\/p>\n
In addition to Hollander and Bibeau, the diverse group of professionals included:<\/p>\n
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- Horacio Aguirre, chairman, Miami River Commission<\/li>\n
- Bill Hardin, professor, FRICS and director of the Hollo School of Real Estate<\/li>\n
- Andy Hellinger, attorney, principal and developer, River Landing<\/li>\n
- Sandy Londono, vice president of Commercial Lending, Sabadell Bank<\/li>\n
- Margaret Nee, president, Commercial Real Estate Women and vice president of Development, Pointe Group Advisors<\/li>\n
- Coralee Penabad, attorney, principal and developer, River Landing<\/li>\n
- Tony Perez, chief of Land Development City of Miami<\/li>\n
- Alyce Robertson, executive director, Miami Downtown Development Authority<\/li>\n
- Hal Ruck, chief of Community Planning, City of Miami<\/li>\n
- Dave Snow, Planner 1, City of Miami<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a>Guest lecturers included Horacio Aguirre, Bill Hardin, Andy Hellinger, Sandy Londono, Margaret Nee, Coralee Penabad, Tony Perez, Alyce Robertson, Hal Ruck and Dave Snow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n \u201cAround the world, civilizations started on the water and each waterfront city has incredible stories to tell,\u201d Hollander said. \u201cI\u2019m so pleased our students were able to hear some of those stories right from the people involved in the past, present and future projects that shape Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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