Local Impacts of Federal RE

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Juris Doctor

This practicum explores the impact of federal real estate actions on local economic development. The course examines the history of location policy of federal facilities and how federal decision-making has shaped cities and communities across the nation. The course examines the connection between federal portfolio management and local planning and development. Students learn how real estate and urban planning professionals can best develop local investment strategies around a framework of decision-making that lies outside their own powers. Examples include military base closure, development of federal offices, location decisions for courthouses, post offices and a myriad of other federal facilities in local communities. Content is delivered through case studies, site visits and professional expert briefs. Students conduct research in a final project presented to invited guests.