Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Development Consulting & Brokerage Services for Owners and Entrepreneurs in Walkable Urban Neighborhoods in the Twin Cities

Successful projects don’t happen unless you embrace the idea of possibility.

Founded in 2015 by JoAnna Hicks and Kevin Kuppe, Element was created with the belief that the best solutions come from collaboration between people with diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills. We offer a unique approach to real estate that is based on people-centered problem-solving.
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We bring a different perspective.

By actively seek a mixture of development consulting, tenant advisory, landlord representation, and project management, it gives us a deeper understanding of the motivations of all parties. That balanced perspective helps us to craft satisfying solutions for our clients.
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We explore options and consider angles that typically go ignored.

We’re able to push beyond what might ordinarily be possible. Those boring and uninspiring projects suddenly become interesting and transformative and leave a real impact on both our clients and the community they serve.
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How We Deliver Results

VisionWorking with our client to come up with what the desired future state looks like... and then most importantly, charting a path of how to achieve it.
CreativityIntentionally doing something different and better... for our clients and the community.
DriveSimply tenacity... you're not going to find a firm that works harder, regardless of the project.

We focus on walkable, urban, neighborhoods.

We focus on delivering beautiful spaces in neighborhoods where you want to live, work and play. Our spaces available to purchase or lease include office, retail, restaurant, flex, and industrial at a variety of price points.
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We help create lasting impact in our communities.

We bring deep commercial real estate expertise and relentless execution to every project – revitalizing neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, and delivering long-term value for our clients.
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50+
Tenant Advisory Clients
Shinebox
$100M
Value of Projects Currently in Development
Avenues for Youth
$41M
Value of New Markets Tax Credit Projects
Juxtaposition Arts
678,500
Total SF Leased on Behalf of Landlords
The Coven Expansion at Blair Arcade
As we near the end of this partnership, please know that your role in this move for us will never be forgotten! Thank you for being willing to use all the blue tape!
Amy Anlauf
Senior Director of Education, Project for Pride in Living
Browse our featured case studies
Click on a logo to learn more about projects that have showcased how we help bring bold ideas to life.
Project for Pride in Living
Springboard for the Arts
117 Washington
Francis
Blair Arcade
Shinebox
Discover Strength
The Line Up
The Graves Foundation
Avenues for Youth
Juxtaposition Arts
Pillsbury Creative Commons
Bolster Creative
Terra Firma
Lifelong Wealth Advisors
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We are looking for clients who are passionate about their business and community.
We would love to work with you!
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