Urban Renaissance Group - WA
About the Company
Creating place, block by block.
We’re a full-service real estate company. We handle it all, from building acquisition to ground-up development and major renovations to property management and engineering. Having all these disciplines in-house is our competitive advantage.
Our mission is to create places that inspire and connect. Places that are beautiful, places where it’s easy to work and places that foster connection. We’re not just developers, we’re stewards of the built environment. And it’s our duty to add something great to the communities in which we work.
Invest. Build. Operate.
Investing in the right properties with the right partners is something we excel at. We source opportunities, find creative approaches and solutions, and execute transactions with a high level of attention to detail. Because of our experience operating buildings, we see the nuances of a deal and evaluate with a more critical eye. We uncover new possibilities to help our partners meet their goals.
Managing development is one of our core competencies. Our build team considers every aspect of our projects to minimize risk, anticipate obstacles and ensure that end-user needs are met. At the forefront of our build approach is our belief in adaptive reuse, one of the most effective sustainable development practices.
Strategic thinking is at the heart of how we operate a building. We enjoy tackling the multi-faced challenges of complex properties. Our vision and expertise produce optimal asset positioning, astute financial management, and strong relationships with partners and tenants alike.
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Benefits at URG
Wellness
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription program
- Generous paid time off
- Paid Family Leave Program
- Employee assistance program
Connection
- Team events
- Management 1:1s and open forums
Growth
- Workshops and training
- Personal learning and development
- Business association sponsorships
- Hosted Lunch & Learns
Security
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Parking and child care FSA
- Long Term Disability
- Free financial planning and advisory services
- Emergency preparedness, first aid, and CPR training
- Transit sponsorship
About the CEO
Matthew Simo
PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Matthew Simo is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Urban Renaissance Group (URG), where he drives the company’s vision and long-term strategy and provides operational oversight. Matthew has been with URG since its inception in 2006.
Prior to becoming CEO, Matthew served as President and Chief Investment Officer, where he led the company’s investment strategy, guided acquisition and development activities, and fostered partnerships with strategic institutional and private investors. Under his leadership, URG invested in and managed a portfolio exceeding 20 million square feet and $7 billion, which included office, retail, multifamily, and hotel properties.
Before joining URG, Matthew worked at Trizec Properties in Chicago. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Wisconsin School of Business at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Development Program in Real Estate at Harvard University. Matthew is also a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional.
Matthew is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (Placemaking National Product Council, Center for Sustainable Leadership, Leadership for Change) and the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association. He also serves on the Runstad Department for Real Estate Advisory Board at the University of Washington and has been a lecturer on Equity Ventures for the University of Washington Commercial Real Estate Certificate Program since 2014.