Toby is Regional Partner for Transwestern Development Company and is based in Washington. In this role, he oversees and directs the company’s development pipeline in the Mid-Atlantic region.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Throughout his nearly 30-year career, Toby has developed over 15 million square feet of residential, office and retail space. Prior to joining Transwestern, Toby was Senior Vice President at Brookfield Properties, where he oversaw the development pipeline in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions. Prior to Brookfield, he was Senior Vice President at Vornado Realty Trust, creating and leading the multifamily development group for Vornado’s Washington division. Earlier in his career, Toby owned and operated Agora Development, a development and homebuilding company, and worked for Washington-area developers EYA and Abdo Development.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION / RECOGNITION

• DC Building Industry Association (DCBIA), Board of Directors, Vice President
• DC History Center, Board of Trustees
• Urban Land Institute, Member
• Cornell Real Estate Council, Member

EDUCATION

Toby earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University and a master’s in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Joining Transwestern (00:06:37)
Toby shares his recruitment to Transwestern and his role overseeing development activities.

Overview of Transwestern’s Operations (00:07:05)
Toby explains his responsibilities and the scope of projects in the mid-Atlantic region.

Business Development Strategies (00:08:39)
Discussion on joint ventures and project strategies in competitive markets.

Toby’s Family Background (00:09:20)
Toby shares insights about his family and their careers in engineering and consulting.

Influence of Childhood Experiences (00:12:14)
Toby reflects on how his childhood experiences shaped his interest in urban planning.

Early Inspirations in Urban Design (00:15:19)
Toby discusses a pivotal lecture by architect Andres Duany that solidified his passion for urban planning.

Education at Cornell University (00:18:08)
Toby talks about his experience at Cornell and how he focused on urban planning.

Graduate Studies at UNC (00:22:03)
Toby shares his decision to pursue a master’s degree in city planning at UNC Chapel Hill.

Engineering Coordination in Large Projects (00:23:10)
Discussion on coordinating various engineering disciplines for significant projects like Boston’s Big Dig.

International Project in India (00:24:49)
Overview of planning an interstate highway project in Karnataka, India, including city development.

Zoning Analysis for Office Park (00:26:33)
Toby describes conducting a zoning analysis for an office park acquisition outside Boston.

Transition to Real Estate (00:28:45)
Toby reflects on his motivation to shift from planning to the real estate side.

Interview with Toll Brothers (00:29:53)
Details of Toby’s interview process with Toll B...