HISTORY Since its inception in 1979, Tolkin Group has developed or redeveloped twenty-nine (29) properties, totaling approximately 1,000,000 square feet. Tolkin Group is a driving force behind several of California's most successful downtown shopping districts, including: Main Street and Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica; Old Pasadena; the Metlox Block Project in Downtown Manhattan Beach; Claremont Village Square in the City of Claremont; Downtown Merced California - Mainplace Merced an entertainment and dining destination; the Historic Bank of Italy Building housing University of California at Merced (UC Merced) staff; and MLofts, an affordable live-work loft project; Pine Avenue in Long Beach; Glendale Marketplace in Downtown Glendale; Vroman's Bookstore and Laemmle Theatres in the Pasadena Playhouse District'.
CREATING PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY SHOPPING DISTRICTS - URBAN PLACES Tolkin Group’s success in creating and constructing urban places where people live, work, shop, dine, and play, is a result of Tolkin Group’s: I) understanding of the unique elements which comprise successful downtowns; ii) sensitivity to the needs of the community; iii) interest in quality urban design and architecture; iv) established relationships with desirable tenants and an ability formulate unique tenant mix; v) ability to finance its projects; and vi) a qualified project team of professionals to implement the vision.
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS - EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT As a result of Tolkin Group''s track record developing projects in downtown redevelopment areas, Tolkin Group has considerable experience and much success working closely and partnering with government entities, and specifically cities and redevelopment agencies. This success is a result of Tolkin Group’s philosophy that a well conceived project is one that achieves the goals and vision of the owner, the tenants, the community, and government.
REDEVELOPMENT AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE TOLKIN GROUP has considerable experience in the renovation and adaptive re-use of structurally and functionally obsolete, under-performing properties. Tolkin Group has recycled over twenty such buildings (all URM buildings), including six certified historic tax credit restoration projects. Tolkin Group’s has successfully completed building adaptive re-use conversions involving retail, restaurant, entertainment, residential, live/work loft, artist loft, industrial, and office uses. These complex projects highlight Tolkin Group expertise and creativity. Tolkin Group continues to pursue opportunities to recycle obsolete buildings. Tolkin Group also pursues a strategy of integrating architecturally significant older buildings into its newer projects; where the results can be spectacular.
CREATING PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY SHOPPING DISTRICTS - URBAN PLACES Tolkin Group’s success in creating and constructing urban places where people live, work, shop, dine, and play, is a result of Tolkin Group’s: I) understanding of the unique elements which comprise successful downtowns; ii) sensitivity to the needs of the community; iii) interest in quality urban design and architecture; iv) established relationships with desirable tenants and an ability formulate unique tenant mix; v) ability to finance its projects; and vi) a qualified project team of professionals to implement the vision.
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS - EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH GOVERNMENT As a result of Tolkin Group''s track record developing projects in downtown redevelopment areas, Tolkin Group has considerable experience and much success working closely and partnering with government entities, and specifically cities and redevelopment agencies. This success is a result of Tolkin Group’s philosophy that a well conceived project is one that achieves the goals and vision of the owner, the tenants, the community, and government.
REDEVELOPMENT AND ADAPTIVE RE-USE TOLKIN GROUP has considerable experience in the renovation and adaptive re-use of structurally and functionally obsolete, under-performing properties. Tolkin Group has recycled over twenty such buildings (all URM buildings), including six certified historic tax credit restoration projects. Tolkin Group’s has successfully completed building adaptive re-use conversions involving retail, restaurant, entertainment, residential, live/work loft, artist loft, industrial, and office uses. These complex projects highlight Tolkin Group expertise and creativity. Tolkin Group continues to pursue opportunities to recycle obsolete buildings. Tolkin Group also pursues a strategy of integrating architecturally significant older buildings into its newer projects; where the results can be spectacular.