Ken Himmel is the President and CEO of Related Urban, the nation’s leader of large-scale mixed-use developments. With over 30 years of experience, he has spearheaded multiple successful projects, all of which unite urban planning, residences and offices with exciting shopping, restaurants, and art venues. His ability to draw inspiration from local culture and lifestyle while also introducing innovative new concepts makes his projects vibrant and memorable destinations. We talk about: the convergence between retail, hospitality, real estate developments, the changes currently occurring in the industry, the unique programming strategies behind the composition of experiences, his upcoming project in Santa Clara, and more.

Interviewed by Mortimer Singer.