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Advisory Board
Who We Are


James Pope
Managing Director
Urban Development Direct LTD
James is an acclaimed real estate developer and master craftsman with over 30 years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has spearheaded more than 80 large-scale projects globally, including over 60 high-rise buildings and 2,200 single-family homes. A prolific innovator, James holds 17 patents, including the revolutionary seismically-sound G-Panel system. His career spans international leadership—directing projects across nine countries—and significant federal contract work with FEMA and the GSA. James is dedicated to redefining community through high-quality residential planning and sustainable construction technologies.
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