Kenneth A. Himmel

President and CEO

Related Urban

Developing Time Warner Center was like climbing the mountain of mountains. The way we executed it and the way it has become a part of the city and a catalyst for the West Side of New York speaks very well of the work we did. We really pulled off something pretty special.

Kenneth A. Himmel is President and Chief Executive Officer of Related Urban, the nation’s leading developer of large-scale mixed-use properties. Related Urban, formed in 1997, is the mixed-use development division of Related Companies. Mr. Himmel is also Managing Partner of Gulf Related, a joint venture of Related Companies and Gulf Capital, one of the largest alternative asset managers in the GCC, formed to pursue marquee large-scale mixed-use real estate development opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Under Mr. Himmel’s leadership, Related Urban has opened two award-winning iconic destinations -- Time Warner Center in New York City and CityPlace in West Palm Beach.  Both of these projects have created a significant impact in the growth and transformation of their respective surrounding urban core.

Time Warner Center is the 2.8 million square foot mixed-use project at Columbus Circle in New York City which serves as the world headquarters for Time Warner, Inc., Mandarin Oriental New York, Jazz at Lincoln Center, One Central Park Residences, The Shops of Columbus Circle, The Restaurant & Bar Collection including restaurants operated by world-class chefs Thomas Keller, Masa Takayama, Michael Lomonaco and Marc Murphy, as well as renowned nightlife entrepreneur, Rande Gerber. In 2000, CityPlace, a 72-acre mixed-use property opened and immediately revitalized downtown West Palm Beach into a vibrant and active destination. Mr. Himmel is also responsible for the formation of a restaurant collection in Boston which includes the legendary Grill 23, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, The Harvest, Post 390 and Bistro du Midi, a joint venture with Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (MARC). 

With over 30 years experience, Mr. Himmel is a renowned expert in developing successful mixed-use developments that combine architectural design and urban planning with dynamic shopping, entertainment, residences, offices and world-renowned restaurants to bring forth the energy and vitality of an urban destination with resonance to the local lifestyle and culture. Past developments include Water Tower Place and 730 North Michigan in Chicago, Copley Place in Boston, Reston Town Center in Reston and Pacific Place in Seattle.

Mr. Himmel received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from Cornell University - School of Hotel Administration in 1970 and a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of William and Mary in 1968.

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Kenneth A. Himmel

President and CEO

Related Urban

quote left Developing Time Warner Center was like climbing the mountain of mountains. The way we executed it and the way it has become a part of the city and a catalyst for the West Side of New York speaks very well of the work we did. We really pulled off something pretty special.quote right

Kenneth A. Himmel is President and Chief Executive Officer of Related Urban, the nation’s leading developer of large-scale mixed-use properties. Related Urban, formed in 1997, is the mixed-use development division of Related Companies. Mr. Himmel is also Managing Partner of Gulf Related, a joint venture of Related Companies and Gulf Capital, one of the largest alternative asset managers in the GCC, formed to pursue marquee large-scale mixed-use real estate development opportunities in Abu Dhabi and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Under Mr. Himmel’s leadership, Related Urban has opened two award-winning iconic destinations -- Time Warner Center in New York City and CityPlace in West Palm Beach.  Both of these projects have created a significant impact in the growth and transformation of their respective surrounding urban core.

Time Warner Center is the 2.8 million square foot mixed-use project at Columbus Circle in New York City which serves as the world headquarters for Time Warner, Inc., Mandarin Oriental New York, Jazz at Lincoln Center, One Central Park Residences, The Shops of Columbus Circle, The Restaurant & Bar Collection including restaurants operated by world-class chefs Thomas Keller, Masa Takayama, Michael Lomonaco and Marc Murphy, as well as renowned nightlife entrepreneur, Rande Gerber. In 2000, CityPlace, a 72-acre mixed-use property opened and immediately revitalized downtown West Palm Beach into a vibrant and active destination. Mr. Himmel is also responsible for the formation of a restaurant collection in Boston which includes the legendary Grill 23, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, The Harvest, Post 390 and Bistro du Midi, a joint venture with Marlon Abela Restaurant Corporation (MARC). 

With over 30 years experience, Mr. Himmel is a renowned expert in developing successful mixed-use developments that combine architectural design and urban planning with dynamic shopping, entertainment, residences, offices and world-renowned restaurants to bring forth the energy and vitality of an urban destination with resonance to the local lifestyle and culture. Past developments include Water Tower Place and 730 North Michigan in Chicago, Copley Place in Boston, Reston Town Center in Reston and Pacific Place in Seattle.

Mr. Himmel received a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from Cornell University - School of Hotel Administration in 1970 and a Bachelor of Science degree from The College of William and Mary in 1968.

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