In Washington, D.C., our North American property business partners with Project Destined, a social impact investment and education platform that offers apprenticeship-style training to college students from underserved communities pursuing careers in commercial real estate. Through mentorship and guidance, our team helps provide them with learnings and experiences across various aspects of real estate.

This year, as part of this partnership, we launched the Grosvenor Bridge Program in response to the gap between academic and practical training that can exist in the property industry. This includes a four-part speaker series with Grosvenor employees sharing insights into development, investment, asset management and sustainability; meanwhile, coursework is designed and delivered by a graduate school professor.

Our dedication to community impact in 2024 extends beyond education.

Building on past momentum seen from donating vacant retail spaces to non-profits and local artists, we partnered with D.C.-based artist Robin Bell and the Friendship Heights Alliance to transform a unit at 5221 Wisconsin Avenue into a vibrant pop-up art gallery, enriching the streetscape.

Together, these initiatives helped Grosvenor to be recognised as Best Philanthropic Real Estate Investment Management Agency, North America, in BUILD Magazine’s 2024 Real Estate & Property Awards.