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Philippe Demers

Founder and CEO, MASSIVart

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Philippe Demers

Founder and CEO, MASSIVart

About the author: Philippe Demers is the Founder and CEO of MASSIVart, a global placemaking consultancy and production firm helping real estate developers, property owners, and city builders enhance asset performance through culture, design, and community-driven experiences. With over 16 years of experience and more than 400 projects delivered across North America, Latin America, and the Middle East, Philippe has collaborated with commercial developers, airports, and municipalities to create destinations that help generate long-term value. He can be reached at philippe@massivart.com.

Culture as infrastructure: What developers can learn from municipal placemaking policies

Philippe Demers Commercial Placemaking National 4 days ago

With construction costs still elevated, entitlement timelines stretching and public scrutiny intensifying, predictability has become a scarce asset. For developers, setbacks rarely come from a single issue.

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