Pioneering Human Centered Marketplaces
As vanguards in the realm of retail real estate, we employ an unparalleled blend of precision, care, and vision to shape real estate developments of significance – from mixed-use developments to shopping centers, hotels, resorts, and unique attractions. Our distinctive touch transforms places into human-centered marketplaces through insightful project programming, financial models, vision blueprints, strategic plans, design programming, brand building platforms, and go-to-market strategies.
Our imaginative and knowledge-based blueprints have touched over 200 properties and destinations, deepening our comprehension of the world’s premier marketplaces.
A Legacy Built on Iconic Destinations
When you collaborate with J. Richard Hill & Co., you’re entering a partnership with an extraordinary knowledge base cultivated by the world’s most iconic destinations, their stakeholders, and both private owners and institutional guardians.
Over four decades, we’ve pioneered numerous trends, leading to transformative and industry-changing real estate developments. This depth of expertise, sought after by shopping centers, resorts, main streets, resorts, attractions, and parks, has enabled us to gain unparalleled insights into consumers and their behaviors in non-traditional marketplace and emerging destinations.
Crafting the Future of Marketplaces
Central to our ethos is a deep-seated passion for “Restoring Community in the Marketplace™”. Our approach to crafting marketplaces of all forms revolves around meticulous research, pragmatic financial modeling, and creating implementable grand visions within the context of site, and financial market realities.
We endeavor to shape human-centered marketplaces that resonate as places of meaning and connection for diverse cultures.
The Art of Marketplace Crafting™
As pioneers in retail real estate positioning, merchandising, and place-making, we’ve honed the “Art of Marketplace Crafting™”. Our methodology is rooted in the very essence of innovation: rigorous research, pragmatic financial modeling, a profound understanding of contemporary culture, and sharp insight into emerging trends.
A Testament to Excellence
As recipients of numerous national and international awards, the projects of our client’s stand as a testament to our unparalleled expertise and unwavering commitment excellence in marketplace crafting.
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We cross pollinate your project with a vast knowledge derived from decades of creating, directing, and co-production of world class destinations
About Rick Hill
J. Richard (Rick) Hill possesses the ability to envision extraordinary marketplaces and orchestrate world-class talent into a singular genius to create extraordinary destinations. With nearly four decades of a rich experience spanning real estate operations, planning, strategy development, financial modeling, concept creation, property positioning, design management, and real estate brokerage and leasing Rick’s expertise is unmatched.
Having been educated in visual arts and with an early career focused on operating, redeveloping, and developing regional malls followed by creating lifestyle and entertainment centers, Rick has cultivated a discerning eye for contemporary culture, art, design, architecture, fashion, and culinary experiences in the marketplace and perfected the “Art of Marketplace Crafting™”. His extensive portfolio includes directing and programming strategies for the value enhancement of over 200 properties, with many standing as iconic landmarks in the global real estate landscape.
Rick’s Notable Accomplishments
Pioneering Ventures:
Rick was pivotal in introducing IKEA to the U.S. market, establishing the foundation for the sponsor pavilions of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, orchestrating visitor service strategies across eleven U.S. National Parks, and creating guest experiences for Four Seasons Punta Mita, Four Seasons Maui, San Franciso’s St. Francis Hotel, and Hotel Del Coranado. Notably, he was the first to use the term “lifestyle center” in a printed article.
His collaboration with Nike on the groundbreaking brand showcase, Great American Cross-Country Festival was covered by the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, US Today and Runners World.
Underscoring his visionary approach, he is currently developing "immersive cultural programs", "brand activations", and "experiential showcases" in the marketplace.
Global Impact:
Rick’s influence is evident in projects like Wai Kai, heralded as an innovative waterfront wonder resort in Oahu, Hawaii, as well as in his strategic plans for expansive mixed-use communities in Beijing, China; Jeddah and Mecca, Saudi Arabia; and American Pavilion in Dubai’s Global Village.
Orchestrating a Collective Genius:
A hallmark of Rick’s leadership is his capacity to empower and orchestrate a team of world-class professionals from diverse fields – be it design, architecture, project management, marketing, branding, brokerage, or finance. This collaborative prowess, steered by Rick’s comprehensive vision, guarantees that each project integrates creative brilliance with pragmatic programming.
At the heart of Rick’s work lies a deep-seated passion: “Restoring Community in the Marketplace™”. He persistently taps into the insights from his extensive network of professionals, merchants, owners, public officials, architects, land planners, and brokers. This continuous engagement ensures each of his projects benefits from a nuanced perspective, enriched by the best practices of leading real estate professionals and trailblazing developments from around the world.
Rick’s outstanding contributions to the retail real estate industry have garnered accolades from prestigious institutions, including the Urban Land Institute, the International Council of Shopping Centers, and the United States Track & Field Federation. His innovative work and insights have been spotlighted in prominent publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fortune Magazine, Shopping Centers Today, and Runners World.
In the realm of retail real estate, Rick Hill’s legacy weaves together imagination, expertise, and a grounded application, creating a lasting emblem of excellence.
A hallmark of Rick’s leadership is his capacity to empower and orchestrate a team of world-class professionals from diverse fields.
