Spinnaker Real Estate Partners
This second generation real estate company is primarily engaged in the acquisition, development, ownership, and management of major commercial and residential properties in Connecticut, New York, Oregon, and Missouri. Founded by a predecessor organization in 1950, Spinnaker Real Estate and its affiliates have completed more than $1.5 billion of acquisition, development or re-development. In the last 20 years alone, the firm and its predecessor have owned or developed in excess of 3,100,000 square feet of commercial real estate and over 5,000 single family and multi-family units nationwide.
A major company development in Oregon was awarded the highest commendation for environmentally sustainable design in 2010, LEED Platinum ND (Neighborhood Design), only the second such distinction for a real estate project in the nation. Guided by a steadfast commitment to sustainable and green building, the company's urban redevelopment projects focus on place making and creating vibrant communities that connect people, housing, business, jobs, and recreation.
Steven Wise Associates, LLC (SWA)
Established in 2004, this multi-faceted real estate investment and development firm is based in Stamford, Connecticut. Since its inception, SWA has owned, managed and/or developed more than 2.0 million square feet of commercial real estate including office, retail, flex and industrial product in the New York metropolitan area. In addition, SWA has developed more than 600 luxury and affordable residential apartments. Steven Wise, SWA’s principal, is a 25-year industry veteran having served various roles including as Senior Director-Acquisitions & Development at Tishman Speyer Properties (1986-2000).
SWA undertakes its projects with both an institutional and entrepreneurial focus on opportunity and value creation. Applying its expertise in the disciplines of property acquisition, site planning & zoning, leasing, financing, construction and management, SWA maintains a unique, hands-on approach to each project that to date has yielded substantial positive financial results.