Erik Hayden

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 HaydenJul 14, 2021 3:56:57 PM6 min read

Why Owning Land Provides Control

Urban Catalyst recently announced closing on the final parcels of property for the Delmas ...

Erik HaydenJul 13, 2021 2:38:45 PM6 min read

The California Dream is Still a Reality

Mark Twain once famously said, "The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”

Erik HaydenJul 6, 2021 10:29:40 AM6 min read

What Does it Mean to be an Accredited Investor?

Not just anyone can invest in Opportunity Zone Funds. You need to be an accredited ...

Erik HaydenJun 30, 2021 9:13:32 AM4 min read

Is Time on Your Side? The Clock is Ticking!

If you’re considering investing capital gains into an Opportunity Zone, your days may be ...

Erik HaydenJun 23, 2021 11:13:29 AM6 min read

The Forbes OZ 20 Lists Urban Catalyst as a Top Opportunity Zone Fund

Urban Catalyst is in the business of creating premier projects to revitalize downtown San ...

Erik HaydenJun 17, 2021 1:12:12 PM4 min read

Project Spotlight: Icon/Echo

Today we’ll check in on the Icon/Echo projects in our Fund II as part of our Project ...

Erik HaydenJun 9, 2021 11:38:42 AM6 min read

Fund I Projects - Moving Forward at Lightning Speed!

I always enjoy discussing Urban Catalyst projects, and never more so than when I have ...

Erik HaydenJun 3, 2021 3:11:55 PM5 min read

National Expert on Opportunity Zones Tracks Down Erik Hayden for Podcast on Who’s Investing in OZs

Jimmy Atkinson, the brains behind OpportunityDb, tracked down Urban Catalyst Founder Erik ...

Erik HaydenMay 28, 2021 8:53:16 AM6 min read

City Council Gives Mega Yes to Google Mega Development

Erik HaydenMay 26, 2021 9:52:59 AM5 min read

Have You Already Run Out of Time?

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