New England Real Estate Journal

Team Innovator Profile: Innovative Redevelopment Partners - DeLucia and De Lise - Innovative Redevelopment Partners

August 28, 2026 - Spotlight Content

For over 20 years, DeLucia and De Lise have driven innovation in real estate through strategic redevelopment. Guided by a mission to unlock hidden value in prime locations, they transform underutilized properties into vibrant, high-performing assets by combining deep industry expertise, seamless execution, and a commitment to revitalizing local communities.

THE INNOVATION STORY
Anthony DeLucia and David De Lise bring passion and experience to unlocking untapped value for financial partners and local communities. Drawn to vibrant locations like Manchester, NH they execute projects spanning new builds, retail updates, and mixed-use renovations to spearhead regional revitalization.

By studying local demographics and travel patterns, DeLucia & De Lise address the “missing middle” underserved by typical developments. Their core strategy focuses on preserving cherished historic buildings, combining original architectural character with comprehensive, state-of-the-art M.E.P. (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) system updates to ensure long-term functionality.

OUR INNOVATIVE APPROACH
De Lise and DeLucia point to integrity as their cornerstone approach to innovation. They hold themselves and their development partners to a high standard. “We don’t just deliver value and tenant retention, but also an increase in the functionality and livability of the area. It’s not just about creating a beautiful end product, but something durable that we can be proud of for decades,” said De Lise. “We believe in honesty above all else, from how we approach the right size for the water intake line to how we direct a leasing and marketing team; we don’t believe in surprises and don’t accept a low quality result.” This is why functional M.E.P. is a must in all of their projects. Fresh air makeup systems, new electrical, and energy efficient HVAC with tenant control are priority.

DELIVERING MEASURABLE RESULTS
Rendezvous on Elm, the transformation of Manchester, NH’s historic Dunlap building, exemplifies our approach to delivering measurable, high-impact results. In just 12 months, we converted this abandoned commercial structure into a vibrant, mixed-use development, proving that speed and quality can coexist. By prioritizing durability, transparency, and strategic vision, we created lasting value for every stakeholder: investors achieve strong returns through high-performing assets, while long-term tenants and community members enjoy a significantly enhanced environment. This project underscores our ability to turn underutilized historic assets into community anchors. Our process not only revitalizes the surrounding neighborhood but also establishes a new standard for functional, modern housing. By breathing new life into structures over 100 years old, we demonstrate that thoughtful, expert-led redevelopment consistently yields excellence and community progress.

LOOKING AHEAD
We’re actively exploring ground-up developments to 20,000+ s/f retail projects, in growth-oriented communities. Having successfully completed several developments in the greater Manchester, New Hampshire area, we’d like to maintain a presence in this market. We thrive in diverse communities where vibrancy and innovation are encouraged. There’s an appetite for redevelopment in Manchester. The buildings are historic and beautiful. We especially enjoy the opportunity to reposition and bring back value to downtown neighborhoods, and can’t wait to do it again.

COMPANY SNAPSHOT:

DIVISION/GROUP: Mechanical, Adaptive, Holistic

PART OF COMPANY: Innovative Development

HEADQUARTERS: NH

TEAM SIZE: 2

MARKETS SERVED: NH, MA, FL, SC, AL

FOCUS AREAS: Manchester luxury apartments

WEBSITE: www.rendezvousonelm.com

INNOVATION TEAM