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CBRE/New England's Febres-Mazzei honored as Urban Land Institute's inaugural 40 Under 40 Award recipient

CBRE/New England's Carlos Febres-Mazzei has been selected as a winner of Urban Land Institute's (ULI) inaugural 40 Under 40 competition, recognizing the best and brightest young land use professionals from around the globe. Urban Land magazine, the flagship publication of ULI, announced the winners of its first-ever competition, as determined by a jury of leading ULI members. The winners were selected from more than 400 nominations submitted by ULI members from around the world. Febres-Mazzei is a senior vice president with CBRE/NE's debt & structured finance team, focusing on institutional originations. Febres-Mazzei has contributed to some of the most innovative urban renewal projects in Boston, including Fan Pier, the Fort Point District and Congress Square. Encompassing a full city block in downtown Boston and formerly world headquarters for Fidelity Investments, Congress Square is a mixed-use redevelopment of five iconic interconnected buildings. He also has received capital markets assignments for office, hotel, multi-housing, retail and urban mixed-use assets. Febres-Mazzei has taken active leadership roles in the ULI Boston district council as well as national initiatives. "It's an honor to be recognized by ULI, a global organization that has provided me with one opportunity after another throughout my career," said Febres-Mazzei. "I happily share this distinction with my family and my colleagues, who have been tremendous in their support over the last few years."
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