Milstein Center Research Lab
The Milstein Center Research Lab advances transformative research, fosters collaborative insight beyond traditional academic boundaries, and tackles complex global challenges. By bridging rigorous academic research with real-world application—and actively engaging with public leaders, business innovators, and policymakers—we spark meaningful dialogue and drive lasting impact. Our interdisciplinary approach keeps our work both relevant and strategically essential.
Real Estate Forum Podcast
Presented by the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate at Columbia Business School, the Real Estate Forum podcast brings you insights into the evolving real estate landscape—from candid conversations with real estate thought leaders to cutting-edge research.
Hosted by Raphael Sidelsky, the podcast features short-form interviews with Columbia alumni, faculty, and professionals across the real estate sector and explores the ideas, people, and research driving innovation—from capital markets and development to sustainability and strategy.
In the upcoming season, we spotlight the insights emerging from Columbia Business School’s real estate ecosystem, including the MBA Real Estate Program and the Milstein Center Research Lab, and the impact these ideas are making across the built environment.
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Explore Annual Center Report
It is with great pleasure that we present this annual report, highlighting the 2024–2025 academic year at the Paul Milstein Center for Real Estate. This report captures the depth and diversity of activity, thought leadership, and specialized expertise that define our work and reflect the ongoing dynamism of the real estate industry. See more from the report below.