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  • January 2019
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Richard Taylor—African-American Investors Break into Boston's Downtown Real Estate Market

By: Steven Rogers and Alyssa Haywoode
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:15
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Abstract

African-American investors in Boston could typically invest in commercial real estate opportunities that were located in the “community,” neighborhoods where people of color live. But it was tough to break in and invest in the downtown market. But when an opportunity come up to develop a downtown hotel, Richard Taylor, a seasoned, African-American real estate developer, was determined to structure a deal that would create a chance for African-Americans to get involved.

Keywords

Real Estate; Investing; African-american Investors; Hotels; Commercial Real Estate; Property; Investment; Opportunities; Race; Real Estate Industry; Boston

Citation

Rogers, Steven, and Alyssa Haywoode. "Richard Taylor—African-American Investors Break into Boston's Downtown Real Estate Market." Harvard Business School Case 319-084, January 2019.

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