New Orleans (November 10, 2020) – SVN | Urban Properties, a New Orleans-based commercial brokerage, property management and development firm, is pleased to announce that Michael Bucher has become a partner in the firm.

Bucher joins the firm’s three founding partners as the most recent addition to Urban’s executive team. Bucher initially joined the firm in the summer of 2017 as its Director of Project Management, responsible for managing SVN | Urban Properties' development and project management initiatives from entitlements through delivery. His current projects include the renovation and expansion of Avala Hospital in Covington as well as the historic renovation of the former Union Savings Bank Building at 353 Carondelet, New Orleans into the new headquarters for Fidelity Bank.

“Mike has been the perfect fit for our team, his development expertise is invaluable, and I’m proud to announce his partnership,” said Eugene Schmitt, Director & Partner, SVN | Urban Properties. “Mike’s vigor and passion for our industry makes him a natural fit for our leadership team. We have a lot of projects in the pipeline and having Mike onboard in this role will help us grow in the trajectory we’ve envisioned for our firm.”

Prior to joining Urban, Mike served as VP of Development at Stirling Properties where he was responsible for leading new and ongoing development projects with a specialization in office and medical office product types. In addition, Mr. Bucher managed Stirling Properties’ New Orleans office at the Pan American Life Center, where he was responsible for new business development, specifically focused on the New Orleans market.

Mike is an active member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), for which he was a member of the Centerbuild “20 Under 40” inaugural class. Mr. Bucher holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University, and an M.B.A. from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, with specializations in corporate finance and investment banking.

About SVN | Urban Properties

SVN | Urban Properties is a boutique real estate consulting, development, brokerage, and property management firm focused on urban projects in New Orleans. Clients are investors and business owners that value investing in socially vibrant urban projects that enhance neighborhoods to drive long-term value. With backgrounds in development, finance, and asset management, coupled with the understanding of the local market, the firm is able to craft innovative and practical real estate solutions.

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