The Caruso Affiliated team focuses on a singular vision: developing innovative shopping, entertainment and residential destinations that create significant economic, cultural and social value in their communities.

Our starting point is always the guest experience. Caruso Affiliated creates uncommon – and uncommonly beautiful -- physical spaces that are far more than simply a collection of stores and restaurants. In many cases they become "the center of town" in their communities; places where people can come together to live, shop, dine, and spend time with one another.

This focus on community begins early on, as we closely involve the community members who will become our neighbors in the planning and development process. I believe that when the community participates they take ownership and pride in our properties, and become integral to their success.

Sophisticated, thoughtful design creates a sense of place and intimacy that's unique to Caruso Affiliated projects. The properties are built around public spaces; courtyards, patios and landscaping that create a warm and welcoming environment, encouraging guests to take their time and enjoy their surroundings. At the same time, we offer a diverse array of the most contemporary and exciting retail stores and restaurants. It's this seamless mix of neighborhood feel and upscale amenities that marks every Caruso Affiliated property.

To execute our vision, I'm proud to say that I've brought together the most creative and talented team of professionals in the real estate industry. I hire the very best, and expect them to act with urgency and relentless determination. We've brought a fresh, outsiders' perspective to the industry, and our tremendous success over the years has helped produce an entirely new model for retail development.

Because we're so passionate about our properties, our business model is to continually reinvest in their ongoing development, ensuring they remain fresh and relevant and maximizing their value over time. By keeping our focus on the long term, we achieve a return on investment that's substantially higher than industry standards.

As we broaden the scope and ambition of our projects, Caruso Affiliated will continue challenging the conventional wisdom about what creative and disciplined development can accomplish. For each new project we take on we will look to address a new challenge; to reinvent the experience. We will discover new ways to inspire and delight, always redefining the possibilities for our guests, for ourselves – and for the communities we serve.

Rick J. Caruso
Chief Executive Officer
Caruso Affiliated