Building Creative Missing Middle Housing in Core Urban Areas

with Jake Newell – Ep. 75

About the Guest

We can’t wait to share this next conversation with all of you. Today on the show we have Jake Newell of Newell Development. Jake Newell is most passionate about developing creative core urban projects He has a background in single family, multifamily, and mixed-use developments. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Business prior to pursuing a career in construction management and then transitioning into development with the launch of his company Newell Development. Jake has been involved in the residential growth of Northwest Arkansas for the past 18 years. His extensive background in acquiring, developing, and selling unique infill properties has had a proven impact on real estate development throughout the region. Jake says he is most proud of his work when he sees his clients leading active lifestyles and interacting with the outdoor space around them- walking, biking, or gathering with friends outdoors – all of that plays into his company’s mission of “Curating Place”.

In this episode, we learned about his transition from construction management to his first development project. We discussed the importance of incremental development for growth in a city. Last, but not least, we discussed the importance of focus and knowing your niche when developing properties! There is tons of great information in this episode! I hope you enjoy!

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