WDGV is committed to a business philosophy that is strongly linked to the professional orientation of its management team. Central to this business approach is the management of development in consultation with potential users, local residents, businesses and public entities that are impacted by each real estate project. Since much of WDGV’s development portfolio is in the Bay Area in infill urban locations, WDGV is experienced in handling complex real estate issues ranging from public entitlements to multi-tenant leasing. The firm’s most successful projects exemplify the effectiveness of public-private partnerships in creating well-designed real estate, which is completed expeditiously, operates profitably, energizes its surroundings and serves as a catalyst for economic revitalization.
WDGV takes pride in maintaining strong national institutional relationships, which provide access to investment capital and direct links to macroeconomic trends and conditions. The WDGV Principals are active in a range of national and local business and civic associations, and have served as Directors and Advisory Board Members of two financial institutions. Among the industry-related awards the company has received recently include:
· San Francisco Business Times Mixed-Use Deal of the Year 2001 – Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
· TODCO Great Neighbor 2001 Award
· Profile in Excellence 2001 KGO TV
· Entrepreneur Achievement Award 2000 National Coalition of Black Women
· San Francisco Business Times Hotel Deal of the Year 2000 – Four Seasons Hotel and Residences
· Entrepreneur of the Year 2000 City Flight Magazine
· The Rudy Brunner Award for Excellence in Urban Environment Gold Metal 1999
· Business of the Year 1999 – Black Expo