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Kimco Realty’s (NYSE: KIM) President and Chief Investment Officer Ross Cooper says that retail and mixed-use property owners and tenants have become partners. In a wide ranging discussion he talks about the challenges facing real estate investors today, the evolution of the shopping experience and the possibilities for mixed-use properties. SOME KEY INSIGHTS:1. Taking on equity partners through joint ventures can offset high capital costs and support diversification efforts.2. For e-commerce companies, a physical retail presence can often complement digital platforms.3. Now is the time to explore investment opportunities outside conventional real estate, such as infrastructure projects or green bonds targeted at energy-efficient construction.&nbsp;

Ross Cooper is President and Chief Investment Officer of Kimco Realty Corporation, a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) owning 90 million sq. ft. of retail space across the country. Ross works closely with Kimco’s Investment Committee, risk team, and regional leadership in overseeing the development and implementation of Kimco’s acquisition and disposition strategy. He is also a voting member of the Company’s Investment Committee which approves all new investments, development projects and property dispositions.

Ross Cooper 

President & Chief Investment Officer Kimco Realty

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