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Paul "Bear" Cheezem is a Lecturer in Real Estate Development at Tulane University's School of Architecture. He co-founded Basin Street Development in 2024 to pursue historic tax credit properties in the hospitality sector, focusing on lifestyle boutique properties. His professional experience spans over $600 million in real estate projects across New Orleans.
- Master of Real Estate Development, Clemson University
- B.S. in Economics and Political Science, Clemson University
Bear specializes in adaptive reuse of historic buildings, tax credit financing, and urban redevelopment. His work emphasizes preserving architectural heritage while creating modern functional spaces.
Notable projects include:
- Four Seasons Hotel & Residences ($550M, historic World Trade Center renovation)
- The Julia at St. Charles ($55M, 198-unit apartment complex)
- Alder Hotel ($16M, former dormitory conversion)
- 864 South Peters Street ($16M, office building redevelopment)
- The Academy Apartments ($4M, historic school conversion)
Bear serves on the ULI Louisiana Management Committee, chairs the Real Estate Diversity Initiative, and co-chairs the Advisory Services. He also contributes to youth development as a soccer coach at Louisiana Fire Soccer Club.
