PHILADELPHIA, PA—Philadelphia has the potential to become a “gateway” city, but is not quite there yet, says David B. Rubenstein, founder of Rubenstein Partners, a Philadelphia-based real estate investment firm.
“Today there are more reasons than ever to believe that it might,” Rubenstein told the packed ballroom at the Union League Club. “It hasn't yet, we've been talking about it for years. I think it's being priced today with the ability to get there.”
Rubenstein was one of four Philadelphia based industry heavyweights who cited unfavorable tax policy, the crumbling public school system in Philadelphia, political inertia, and lack of job growth as reasons why commercial development has eluded the Center City area. Also appearing on the panel were: Daniel DiLella, principal, Equus Capital Partners; William P. Hankowsky, president and CEO, Liberty Property Trust;and Gerard H. Sweeney, president, chief executive officer and trustee, Brandywine Realty Trust.
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