With over 30 years of experience, Elias offers a unique perspective on brownfield development and has a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the redevelopment lifecycle. Elias understands that brownfield sites are valuable assets that represent an opportunity for clients and communities, especially in our increasingly-dense communities.?Primarily driven by the revenue and value generation side of project pro-forma, he also knows that community support, resiliency, sustainability, infill, and transit are key complementary components to ensure success.?
A soccer enthusiast, as player and coach, Elias brings a teamwork approach to his role. He believes that successful brownfield development is about more than just remediation. It¡¯s bringing together the right people and Ãë²¥ to transform abandoned sites into valuable destinations. He leads teams through all phases of program management from due diligence, planning, funding, entitlements and approvals to design, construction, operation, and maintenance.
Elias¡¯ most rewarding multi-project redevelopment program is the Sacramento Railyards, the largest infill brownfield in the U.S. This district is being transformed into a mixed-use, transit-oriented community offering public facilities, a major hospital, a soccer stadium, housing, office, retail, hotel, and public space.
