Responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area, Mr. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single family and large mixed-use and master planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Mr. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.
Blog Post by Erik Hayden
Erik HaydenOct 1, 2024 1:47:23 PM6 min read
Urban Catalyst Honored to Receive Developer of the Year Award
At Urban Catalyst, we are incredibly humbled and honored to have been named Developer of ...
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Erik HaydenSep 26, 2024 10:23:15 AM7 min read
Sunbelt's Oversupply vs. Silicon Valley's Demand: What Makes San Jose an Attractive Option for Multifamily Investors
Recently investors have been drawn to the Sunbelt states—like Texas, Florida, and ...
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Erik HaydenAug 14, 2024 2:14:13 PM7 min read
BART has officially started construction in Downtown San Jose
Exciting things are happening in Downtown San Jose as significant updates to its transit ...
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Erik HaydenJul 23, 2024 12:15:59 PM6 min read
Google’s Downtown West Project Moves Forward with Affordable Housing Development
Google is back on track, with construction potentially starting as early as 2025 for ...
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Erik HaydenJun 25, 2024 2:22:24 PM6 min read
San Jose’s Bold Move to Revive Downtown Housing Development
San Jose is taking big steps to address a stagnant pipeline for housing tower development ...
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Erik HaydenMay 30, 2024 2:12:10 PM13 min read
San Jose Shines: Top Ranking in the 2024 Global Cities Index
Not only is San Jose ranked number one in our hearts, it has also garnered other notable ...
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Erik HaydenMay 30, 2024 11:59:07 AM16 min read
Inside the AI Revolution: How NVIDIA is Shaping Silicon Valley's Tomorrow
Forget the hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI); let's focus on the reality unfolding ...
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Erik HaydenApr 25, 2024 11:10:31 AM14 min read
Meeting the Demand: The Rise of Purpose-Built Student Housing
(Our Spartan Vista rendering near San Jose State University, highlighted in yellow) San ...
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Erik HaydenMar 20, 2024 12:57:55 PM13 min read
Celebrating Urban Catalyst's Achievements in Real Estate Development and Fund Management
In the changing world of real estate, Urban Catalyst combines the jobs of a fund manager ...
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Erik HaydenFeb 14, 2024 10:35:53 AM13 min read
Grand Opening of Urban Putt: A Landmark Moment for Our Tenant
In anticipation of the grand opening of Urban Putt, we couldn't resist immersing ...
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