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Asland Capital's Jim Simmons
Nov 20, 2023
Jim Simmons, Executive at Asland Capital, discusses the importance of mixed-use developments, raising money from diverse sources, and getting affordable housing built. The podcast also explores the ongoing demand for affordable housing, the intersection of economics and doing good, the financing of deals with a focus on equity from people of color, diversifying investment opportunities, and the debate on underrepresentation of women and people of color in leadership positions.
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- Mixed-use developments are crucial for addressing the challenges of affordable housing and require diverse funding sources.
- Affordable housing projects cannot be viable without some form of subsidy, highlighting the complexities in financing real estate projects.
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Importance of Mixed-Use Developments
The podcast highlights the significance of mixed-use developments in the real estate sector. According to Asland Capital CEO, Jim Simmons, these types of developments are crucial for addressing the challenges of affordable housing. He explains that getting development financed, especially for affordable housing, is extremely difficult without some form of subsidy. Asland Capital focuses on investments in multi-family, mixed-use, and retail assets. Jim emphasizes the importance of diverse funding sources and the complexities of capital stacks in today's real estate market.
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