ECON 2216 Real Estate Colloquium II

Real Estate Colloquium II - Innovation Field Study provides first-hand experience touring innovative projects, buildings, neighborhoods, and factories that define real estate's future. The course will explore critical debates within the industry by exploring the city and region with leaders and professionals working to change the face of our cities and communities. Students will explore how innovation strives to meet contemporary challenges. Topics will include office-to-residential conversion, retail and revitalization, climate crisis mitigation, modular construction, and infrastructure. This course offers students an immersive experience beyond theoretical concepts and a view into the fundamentals of many different topics and career paths. The course will feature six 3-hour field visits, with each student attending three. Field visits will include an orientation lecture, a group debrief, discussion, and reflection. Students will attend an opening and closing lecture in person at Boston College. They will also be required to submit written reflections after each field visit, and a final paper. The Corcoran Center will provide transportation to each field visit via minibus.