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May 8, 2025
Green Cities Announces First Closing of Green Cities Debt Fund I

Green Cities Announces First Closing of Green Cities Debt Fund I

The Green Cities Company is pleased to announce the initial closing of our inaugural debt fund. Its innovative strategy embodies our entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to providing tailored financing solutions, targeting a gap in the market left by commercial and regional banks for small and mid-market owners. Debt Fund I is designed to deliver efficient...
Apr 14, 2025
Green Cities' Releases 2024 Environmental & Community Impact Report

Green Cities' Releases 2024 Environmental & Community Impact Report

The Green Cities Company is pleased to present our Annual Environmental & Community Impact Report for the 2024 reporting year. This comprehensive report highlights the innovations and progress we have achieved over the past year, particularly in creating more compelling living spaces for our tenants. Today’s renters, driven by environmental awareness and a demand for...
Oct 30, 2024
Celebrating Industry Recognition & Positioning for the Future

Celebrating Industry Recognition & Positioning for the Future

The Green Cities Company is a leader in the investment and creation of highly sustainable residential properties, recognizing where the marketplace is heading and coupling that with our innovative, data driven investment analytics.  Our unique approach, grounded in our Green Cities Index, seeks to improve the environmental footprint of our properties, the health and wellness...
Apr 15, 2024
Green Cities’ Releases Annual Environmental & Community Impact Report

Green Cities’ Releases Annual Environmental & Community Impact Report

The Green Cities Company is pleased to present our Annual Environmental & Community Impact Report for the 2023 reporting year. The comprehensive report highlights the innovations and progress we made this year, particularly in enhancing transparency through our Green Cities Index (GCI). Our commitment to detailed reporting spans the entire spectrum of our operations, from...
Mar 19, 2024
Driving Sustainable Value

Driving Sustainable Value

Green Cities Launches Update to Groundbreaking ESG Index Lauren Winkler, Senior Director, ESG & Innovation At Green Cities, we have a long history of realizing investment value in alignment with sustainability and social impact goals.  Through our vertically integrated, in-house expertise, we are able to leverage our deep understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG)...
Aug 16, 2023
Fitwel Accelerates Global Adoption of Healthy Building Certification at Scale; Announces New Champions, Partners, & Providers

Fitwel Accelerates Global Adoption of Healthy Building Certification at Scale; Announces New Champions, Partners, & Providers

Jul 26, 2023
Mindful MATERIALS launches Forums Signaling Building Industry Alignment

Mindful MATERIALS launches Forums Signaling Building Industry Alignment

The Forums are designed to accelerate the creation, specification and use of holistically sustainable materials, facilitating a more equitable, just, and sustainable future. Release Date: July 26, 2023 mindful MATERIALS (mM) today announces the official launch of three building industry groups, The Forums, representing leading owners and over 80 individuals from more than 40 leading...
May 3, 2023
Green Cities Releases Annual Environmental & Community Impact Report for 2022

Green Cities Releases Annual Environmental & Community Impact Report for 2022

The Green Cities Company is pleased to present our Annual Environmental and Community Impact Report for the 2022 reporting year. Our Green Cities Funds are committed to investing in and managing assets that deliver strong returns while also positively enhancing local communities, tenant wellbeing, and the planet.  This year’s report highlights the innovations and progress we made with...
Apr 4, 2023
The Green Cities Company Continues to Support Industry Leadership with Team Promotions and New Hires

The Green Cities Company Continues to Support Industry Leadership with Team Promotions and New Hires

PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 4, 2023 – The Green Cities Company (Green Cities or the Firm), a real estate investment management firm focused on multifamily with unique leadership in environmental and social responsibility , is pleased to announce the growth of the Firm with several new hires and team promotions. This expansion and promotion of...
Nov 16, 2022
Mergers & Acquisitions Introduces the 2022 PE Workplace Pioneers

Mergers & Acquisitions Introduces the 2022 PE Workplace Pioneers

Mergers & Acquisitions has named six firms as honorees for the inaugural Private Equity Workplace Pioneers. The latest in our series of annual honors programs recognizes private equity firms who are pioneering a new approach to address shifts in the workplace in recent years. The 2022 class of PE Workplace Pioneers have demonstrated leadership and innovation in...
Sep 8, 2022
The Green Cities Company Advances Research Department with Appointment of Director, Research & Strategy

The Green Cities Company Advances Research Department with Appointment of Director, Research & Strategy

Portland, OR – September 8, 2022 – The Green Cities Company (Green Cities or the Firm), an investment management firm pioneering environmental and social responsibility in the real estate sector, is pleased to announce the hiring of Blake Walker as Director, Research & Strategy. In this role, Blake will oversee all macroeconomics and market specific...
Jul 29, 2022
Green Cities IV Adds Eighth Asset to Portfolio

Green Cities IV Adds Eighth Asset to Portfolio

The Green Cities Company announces acquisition of 230-unit apartment building, in San Diego, CA. The 230-unit apartment building currently known as Heritage, is located in San Diego’s Cortez Hill neighborhood with exceptional accessibility to commuter rails connecting to San Diego’s major employment hubs and within walking distance of 400+ shops, restaurants, bars, coffee shops and nightlife...