(Chicago)–March 14, 2017–Scott R. Muldavin, CRE®, noted authority on real estate sustainability, spoke today at MIPIM–the world’s largest conference for real estate–in Cannes, France. He is the 2017 chair of The Counselors of Real Estate professional association and president of The Muldavin Company, a real estate advisory firm in San Rafael, Calif.

Mr. Muldavin led a panel session which addressed how real estate is adapting to the healthcare industry’s increasing focus on chronic diseases, cost pressures, new technology, and the world’s aging population. ”From Sick Care to Well Care: How Does Rethinking the Healthcare Industry Impact the Real Estate Industry?” featured discussion with Frederic Durosseau, group chief – real estate and development officer, Korian; David Lewis, partner, NBBJ; and Luke Savage, director – European operations and acquisitions, Medical Properties Trust.
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Mr. Muldavin is one of the world’s leading experts on sustainability including development, finance and investment in the sector. He is senior advisor to Delos, founder of the WELL® Building Standard.

“With healthcare spending averaging 10% of Gross Domestic Product in Western Europe, and 17% in the United States, healthcare has become a critical economic engine,” Mr. Muldavin said. “These trends are critical to predicting regional real estate success, and are redefining the type and nature of health care facilities, including the role all buildings and communities can play in promoting health and wellness.”

The Counselors of Real Estate, established in 1953, is an international group of high profile professionals including members of prominent real estate, financial, legal and accounting firms as well as leaders of government and academia who provide expert, objective advice on complex real property situations and land-related matters. Membership is selective, extended by invitation only. The organization’s CRE (Counselor of Real Estate) credential is granted to all members in recognition of superior problem solving ability in various areas of real estate counseling. Only 1,100 people in the world hold the CRE credential. For more information, contact The Counselors of Real Estate, 430 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; +1 312/329.8427; https://cre.org.