Big Ideas
Sitting on the Edge of the Rivers of Commerce
Fifty Years of Marketplace Crafting: Unforgettable Moments
Rick Hill’s 25 memorable moments from 50 years in the field and the intersection of malls, lifestyle centers, the internet, and radical changes in the consumer goods distribution channel.
The Future of AI in Real Estate: Enhancing, Not Replacing, Human Wisdom
Here’s Five to Trends to Watch
Q1: 2025 — J. Richard Hill & Co. News
The Language of Marketplace Crafting
Retail, Financial, and Demographic Data: 2024-2025
How to Avoid the Breakup Points That Derail the Design of Commercial Developments
5 Keys to Keeping the Architect and Developer Relationship From Breaking Up.
How Architectural Relationships Fail Over the Fine-grained Elements of Process & Deliverables
The Importance of the Pre-Design Phase in Commercial Development
Lessons Learned in the Design of Luxury Hotels
Eight Common Flaws in Shopping Center Market Research Studies
The Expanding Influence of High-Net-Worth Consumers and the Decline of Aspirational Shoppers: Must-Watch Trends for Luxury Resort Destinations and Lifestyle Developments
Why Elected Officials and Local Boards Need a Real Estate Development Consultant
5 Reasons Why Every Commercial Real Estate Developer Needs an Independent Development Consultant
More Rules of Thumb & Benchmarks to Guide Retail Real Estate Planning
15 Valuable Rules of Thumb in Commercial Real Estate Planning and Design.
Understanding the basics of the Huff Retail Gravity Model.
Rick Hill explains the basics of the Huff Retail Gravity Model, one of the most valuable tools in retail site analysis.
Why Competitive Bidding for Architectural Services Can Save Your Project—If Done Right
Storybook
We see the world a little differently.
To create human centered marketplaces, we re-imagine the world we see, have seen, and hope to see. Our past experiences and memories are recalled, made present and then mixed, matched, filtered, and cross-pollinated with the ideas of clients, professional market makers, and the community to collectively tell a story about place filled with fashion, shops, culinary experiences, and entertainment.