Daniel Tellalian

1998

Daniel Tellalian

Urban Analysis Project (UAP)

Los Angeles, California, United States

Community Improvement & Economic Development

The Bold Idea:

The primary mission of the Urban Analysis Project (UAP) is to catalyze urban infrastructure development by linking community interests and real estate developers. UAP brings community vision to experienced developers by producing site analyses and real estate proposals that make the case for new investment. Specifically, UAP makes proposals for potential industrial, office, retail and residential developments in the Los Angeles Empowerment Zone -- roughly South Central and East LA. By conducting and presenting the same due diligence that real estate developers rely on, UAP hopes to shatter the perception that neglected low-income communities cannot be developed successfully. UAP believes superior market, legal, and financial analysis proves otherwise. By providing free pre-development consulting, UAP eliminates one of the barriers to community-based development.  UAP no longer operates in its current form.

Biography:

Daniel Tellalian is the Director of Emerging Markets, Inc., an economic development consulting firm that assists financial institutions pursue business opportunities in low-income areas of Los Angeles.  In partnership with Emerging Markets' team of social entrepreneurs, Daniel leads client engagements with the firm’s regional banking initiatives, strategic grantmaking initiatives, market expansion strategies, and inner-city investment recommendations.  Under Daniel’s direction, Emerging Markets leads place-based community development initiatives for several of Los Angeles’ largest commercial banks in eight of the region’s most identifiable low-income neighborhoods.  Daniel holds a degree in Economics from the Wharton School of Business, as well as a JD/MBA from UC Berkeley.  He is a licensed California attorney and certified public accountant.  In previous capacities, Daniel has worked as part of a real estate and land use law firm, a major public accounting firm, a commercial real estate developer, and several community development agencies.  Daniel lives, works, and plays in Los Angeles.