ERIK HAYDEN
Founder / Managing Partner
Responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area, Mr. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single family and large mixed-use and master planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Mr. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.
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Erik HaydenMay 13, 2026 2:17:03 PM5 min read
Urban Catalyst Recognized Among Top Opportunity Zone Fund Managers by Novogradac
Urban Catalyst has been included in Novogradac's 2025 ranking of Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) managers, coming in at 36th ...
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Urban CatalystMay 11, 2026 1:22:37 PM10 min read
Downtown San Jose Opportunity Zone Developments: Turning Tax Incentives Into a Built Pipeline
Downtown San Jose is one of the most active Opportunity Zone (OZ) markets on the West Coast, and 2026 has made that clearer ...
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Urban CatalystApr 27, 2026 3:11:02 PM8 min read
Urban Catalyst's Experience in Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones have evolved from a niche tax strategy into a widely discussed component of urban redevelopment. As the ...
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