George Banks - Thesis Driven

Los Angeles, 2036

A city built around cars and entertainment could be remade over the next decade by forces now transforming both

Daniel Kronovet Sep 24, 2026

Affordable Housing

When Housing Disappears Because It’s Too Cheap

In struggling urban markets, the path to preserving affordable apartments may begin with creating more expensive ones

Robby Mulcahy Sep 22, 2026

Real Estate Investment

When Will Spec Office Get Built Again?

Office demand is recovering, but speculative development in most markets remains stubbornly out of reach

Brad Hargreaves Sep 17, 2026

George Banks is the founder of Revel, a retail development and advisory firm specializing in destination retail, placemaking, and mixed-use projects across the United States.

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Retail Real Estate / Robotics & Automation

The Driverless Car Is Coming for the Strip Center

How autonomous vehicles will break the economics of convenience retail

George Banks May 26, 2026