About Us
GDG strives to continuously improve in the retail and mixed-use development industry. Integrity means everything to us because it embodies what we stand for, our successes and the future of where we are going.
Mission
To acquire or develop and operate sustainable, first-class properties that meet the needs of the community, consumer and retailer. Our mission is achieved by a combination of a sustainable merchandising strategy, creative deal-making and thorough financial analysis.
Investment Strategy
Our strategy is achieved by a combination of sustainable merchandising strategy, creative dealmaking and thorough financial analysis. We bring an innovative and creative team approach to each of our projects through:
Our strategy is achieved by a combination of sustainable merchandising strategy, creative dealmaking and thorough financial analysis. We bring an innovative and creative team approach to each of our projects through:
- Strategic acquisitions of underutilized assets through aggressive management, first class institutional assets
- Identifying target growth areas for anchor retailers and develop shopping centers that meet the needs of the community
Why GDG?
- Four decades of retail development experience
- Full service developer with a national support system
- Strong history of redeveloping and repositioning real estate assets as well as new development
- Knowledge of a full range of retail assets, from urban mixed-use to suburban grocery anchored to free-standing triple-net development
- Understanding of the big picture and the importance of the merchandising mix
- Believers in value creation
- Innovative and creative, yet thoughtful about bringing projects in on budget and on time
- Integrity beyond reproach
- Flexibility regarding joint ventures
Reputation
- Integrity, professionalism and passion for excellence
- An entrepreneurial team of executives, with a vision for the future
- Creative development and “turn-around” strategies to maximize value
- Strong operating platform
- Enduring relationships with local and national retailers, the brokerage community and property owners
- Unmatched accessibility of resources and market information