Craig Ustler
President, Ustler Development, Orlando
Ustler’s firm focuses on urban infill projects, including Creative Village, a $1.5-billion redevelopment project on 68 acres of the city’s economically challenged west side. Anchored by a new joint University of Central Florida and Valencia College campus, the project will also feature a headquarters for video gaming giant Electronic Arts, as well as apartments, retail and other office space.
| EDUCATION | University of Florida (BA, MA) |
| FLORIDA LOVE | There is a lot of opportunity in Florida. But that opportunity will erode if we don’t do a better job with big issues like transportation, education, affordable housing and parks/open space. |
| SABBATICAL TOPIC | Putting my real estate “tool kit” to work for social and local issues, like affordable housing, homelessness, public space or the arts. |