We’ve all witnessed instances where a passionate restaurateur opens somewhere, and the area suddenly becomes more desirable. Soon, other restaurateurs and retailers join in, and a domino effect occurs. Sketchy or just overlooked areas are replaced with bustle, and property values improve. Even individual buildings can see their fortunes change instantly by attracting the right ground-floor tenants.

 

Another way to think about it: a good coffee shop sells espresso. A great coffee shop sells hotel rooms, office space, and residences.

 

This powerful concept is the root of Automatic. But not every retailer or restaurateur has this power, only a small subset has captured the lightning in a bottle required to transform neighborhoods.

 

Automatic identifies these catalytic retail and hospitality operators and connects them to top property developers. This relationship is valuable for both sides - for those who make their properties more desirable, developers are happy to offer attractive terms.

 

And when property values have the prospect of jumping, capital providers see opportunity. Automatic attracts not just large institutional investors but agile family office and niche private equity investors. By definition, they “get it” - they’ve all self-selected to join a community centered on creating better places.

 

And when there’s a chance to transform properties, there’s an important role for visionary designers. Automatic attracts world-class architects capable of transforming projects large and small. Add in leading contractors, artisans, and intermediaries, and an entire mixed-use development ecosystem is created.

 

Automatic brings together industry leaders, curates introductions, and provides a place where new opportunities are born.