Insights, direction, and programming for human-centered commercial real estate developments.

From Vision to Reality

Comprehensive Strategies for Thriving Human-Centered Commercial Marketplaces, Attractions, Resorts, and Destinations

J. Richard Hill & Co. provides development and redevelopment strategies for world class commercial real estate developments. Grounded in deep market research, sound economic modeling, and the reality of market constraints we provide financially viable, and site-specific pre-design real estate development strategies, land use and area programs, economic blueprints, award winning branding & messaging, and go-to-market strategies infused with transformative big-ideas.

Photo of House of Blues, an entertainment anchor of Barefoot Landing, SC, in which Rick Hill was a partner in the development. (Barefoot Landing, Entertainment Retail Village, Resort Retail, Waterfront Development)

What We Offer

Sourcing, access, and direction of World Class Real Estate Development Professionals. Management of Cutting-Edge Market Research, Project Programs, Strategic Plans, Feasibility Studies, Branding & Messaging Platforms, Merchant & Brand Recruitment, and Go-To-Market Strategies.

Photo of the lobby of Four Seasons Punta Mita where J. Richard Hill & Co. developed a retail experience master plan with Gensler Architects and DBnyc consultants. (Four Seasons Punta Mita, Resort Retail, Resort Consulting Services, Waterfront Retail)

What We Deliver

Big Ideas, Award Winning Designs, Right-Sized Developments, Innovative Concept Development, Authentic Places, Transformative Solutions, Elevated Returns, Sustainable Communities, Best in Class Marketplaces, and World Class Experiences.

We live in an era that has seen shopping devolve into a mere digital transaction. But I believe - and the research supports my view - that there is a bright future for physical marketplaces that offer dynamic, evocative and engaging experiences that cannot be achieved online. People are social by nature, and they gravitate to places and experiences that foster real community. The future: places that reward visitors with meaning and value and the simple pleasure of gathering together.

RICK HILL // Founder & President

Photo of Rick Hill, President of J. Richard Hill & Co.

How We Work

We create thriving human-centered real estate marketplaces.

  • We Provide Market Data, Area Programs, and Financial Projections to Make Informed Real Estate Development Decisions.

  • We Provide Data Driven Pre-Design Project Programs and Development Strategies

  • Project Management

    Go-to-Market Strategies

    Sales & Leasing Management

Streetscape view of a concept for a strategic plan for the development of the Inner Harbor of Redwood City, by Hart Howerton and J. Richard Hill & Co.

Our Innovative Approach

Perfecting the
Art of Marketplace Crafting™

Hawaii Retail, Hawaii Entertainment, Mixed-use Development, Waterfront Development. Streetscape view of a concept for a strategic plan for the development of the Inner Harbor of Redwood City, by Hart Howerton and J. Richard Hill & Co.

Wai Kai: Oahu’s Waterfront Wonder

  • Hotel Del Coronado, Destination Resort, Resort Retail, Coronado Island. Photo of Hotel Del Coronado, subject of a retail master plan by J. Richard Hill & Co.
  • Bardstown, Kentucky, Mainstreet, National Historic District, North 3rd. Street, Resort Illustration of North Third Street during the Christmas season in Bardstown, Kentucky art directed by Rick Hill of J. Richard Hill & Co. & illustrated by Scott L.
  • Pellissippi Research and Technology Center. Aerial illustration from a strategic plan developed by J. Richard Hill & Co for a new mixed use technology center with residential and residential by J. Richard Hill & Co. and illustrated by Scott Lockard
  • Gatherings at Parker, Colorado, Mixed-use Village, Retail & Entertainment Center Illustration of the fountain at the Village Green of the Gatherings at Parker, a project planned by J. Richard Hill & Co.
  • Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach, SC Boardwalk Retail, Entertainment Village Illustration of the boardwalk of Barefoot Landing retail, dining, and entertainment village on the Intra-Coastal Waterway.
  • Great American Cross-Country Festival, Charlotte, NC. Nike’s Great Races of America Photo from the Great American Cross Country Festival created by Rick and Richard Hill in partnership with Nike.
  • Fourth Street Theater District, Louisville, Kentucky Illustration of a revitalized 4th Street in downtown, Louisville Kentucky, subject of a redevelopment strategy created by J. Richard Hill & Co.
  • Willis Tower Observation Deck, Chicago, Illinois Photo of the observation deck in Willis Tower, a subject of a pre-design concept study produced by J. Richard Hill & Co.
  • 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games Photo of spectator and sponsor plaza between sporting venues at the Olympic Games.
Bergdorf Goodman, New York City. Photo from inside of Bergdorf Goodmand Department Store looking out toward 59th Street and Grand Army Plaza.

We are driven to restore community in the marketplace.

Rick Hill // Founder & President

Client Success Stories

I urge the reader to absorb Rick Hill's explanation of his methods.

I urge the reader to absorb Rick Hill's explanation of his methods.

It took me some time to give your strategic plan the attention it deserves, but I finally read every word of it. Twice.

It took me some time to give your strategic plan the attention it deserves, but I finally read every word of it. Twice.

Rick is a sophisticated ideas person blessed with both imagination and vision to allow the biggest dreams to become even bigger realities.

Rick is a sophisticated ideas person blessed with both imagination and vision to allow the biggest dreams to become even bigger realities.

Rick’s approach to art and place making is not common and is gifted at perceiving that vitality and craft.

Rick’s approach to art and place making is not common and is gifted at perceiving that vitality and craft.

A unique ability to see a vibrant operating development and clearly communicate that vision.

A unique ability to see a vibrant operating development and clearly communicate that vision.

Rick’s expertise in combining strategic insight with a profound understanding of community dynamics has been truly transformative.

Rick’s expertise in combining strategic insight with a profound understanding of community dynamics has been truly transformative.

I have witnessed first-hand his ideas at work, which have highly impressed community decision-makers.

I have witnessed first-hand his ideas at work, which have highly impressed community decision-makers.

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