E89- Developing for the Long Term with David O'Reilly of Howard Hughes Holdings

13/11/2025 23 min
E89- Developing for the Long Term with David O'Reilly of Howard Hughes Holdings

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In this episode, Carter Froelich sits down with David O'Reilly, President and CEO of Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc., a company renowned for its iconic master-planned communities such as The Woodlands, Bridgeland, Summerlin, and Teravalis, along with its expansive commercial and multifamily portfolios. David shares insights from his career journey, key leadership lessons, and how Howard Hughes continues to evolve its business strategy in a rapidly changing real estate landscape. In this episode you'll learn: How David's engineering and finance background shaped his approach to managing a $10 billion real estate portfolio. The projects and mentors that influenced his leadership style. The distinctive business plan and "secret sauce" that set Howard Hughes apart from other master-planned community developers. How Bill Ackman's involvement has guided a new strategic direction and a shift toward a diversified holding company model. Show NotesW  –  www.howardhughes.com The Real Estate Game – By William Poorvu www.amazon.com/s?k=the+real+estate+game+by+william+poorvu&crid=1EXOPS73U45J4&sprefix=the+real+estate+game+by+william+poorvu%2Caps%2C205&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_38 Plus: Whenever you're ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project: Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a projects in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA contact  Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial bond analysis for your project. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project's infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ ("LRS") – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district's costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency. Complimentary Offers for Land to Lots™ ListenersComplimentary Land to Lots book: https://www.launch-mpc.com/offer Complimentary Bond Sizing Analysis:  https://form.jotform.com/231376408765160 Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability Land to Lots™ is a registered trademark of Launch Development Finance Advisors

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