In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Peter Belisle, founder of Belcon Advisors and former executive at JLL, to explore the complexities behind some of today’s most ambitious development projects.

Peter shares his experience advising on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles—a 400,000-square-foot, architecturally stunning project set within a fully mature park—and what it takes to manage projects of this scale from concept to completion.

The conversation dives into Peter’s career journey, from engineering at UCLA to leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and JLL, where he oversaw billions in project development. He also discusses his current work advising institutions like UCSF on cutting-edge facilities, including a first-of-its-kind proton therapy cancer treatment center.

Bruce and Peter explore key trends shaping the industry, including:

• The explosive growth of data centers driven by AI demand
• Private equity’s increasing interest in construction and infrastructure
• The role of AI as a tool—not a replacement—in development
• The importance of communication, alignment, and early problem-solving in complex projects

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What does it really take to create places people love—and why is it so hard to build them today? In this episode, Ryan Lovett shares a fresh, multidisciplinary approach to solving some of the biggest challenges in real estate development, from housing shortages to community resistance.

Ryan Lovett, founder and CEO of Lovett, brings together architecture, planning, and real estate strategy to tackle complex urban problems. With over 20 years of experience across major U.S. cities and international projects, Ryan focuses on large-scale developments that prioritize sustainability, community value, and long-term success.

In this conversation with Bruce Bean, Ryan explains how thoughtful design and storytelling can help overcome NIMBYism by reframing development around what people truly value—walkable neighborhoods, vibrant local businesses, and meaningful places. He shares practical strategies for aligning community interests with smart growth, including how to address concerns like traffic, density, and infrastructure.

Ryan also dives into the realities of affordable housing, explaining why current systems are struggling to scale and how innovation—particularly around land use, policy flexibility, and construction methods—can help unlock new solutions. He highlights the importance of reducing unnecessary complexity and focusing on supply to meet growing demand.

The discussion also touches on iconic projects like New York’s High Line, exploring the importance of not just designing great spaces, but ensuring their long-term economic sustainability through smart planning and partnerships.

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What if commercial real estate could be as easy to invest in as buying a stock? In this episode, Bruce Bean sits down with Mitchell Raimondo to explore how tokenization is transforming access, liquidity, and global participation in commercial real estate investing.

Mitchell shares his journey from early Bitcoin adoption in 2012 to working at the intersection of blockchain and institutional real estate. He explains how tokenization allows owners to fractionalize assets into digital tokens—unlocking capital from investors worldwide and creating new liquidity in traditionally illiquid markets.

The conversation breaks down how tokenization works in simple terms, comparing it to crowdfunding—but with far greater flexibility and global reach. Mitchell explains how investors could soon buy and sell real estate interests as easily as trading stocks, opening the door for both retail investors and institutional players.

They also discuss the biggest hurdle facing this innovation: regulation. Mitchell highlights how evolving regulatory frameworks and recent developments in stablecoins are paving the way for broader adoption. As clarity improves, he believes innovation will accelerate rapidly.

Looking ahead, Mitchell shares his perspective on where the market is going. He predicts a shift from speculative digital assets toward real-world asset backing—bringing credibility, scale, and long-term value to blockchain-based investments.

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