HHX - The Innovation Hub at Howard Hughes

"The work that Howard Hughes does serves as the perfect canvas for reimagining what cities will look like 10-20 years from now," says Kenechukwu Onubogu, our 2024 Summer Associate at HHX.   A current economics student at Rice University, Kene grew up in Nigeria with a strong passion for innovation. She began her journey toward innovation at just 15 years old, exploring science, economics, and new ways of thinking about urban development.   This summer, she's been working with the HHX team at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. to find more ways to weave technologies and innovative solutions into our business and our communities. Learn more 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gs4kC-C2

Raise your hand if you've ever seen a drone light show! ✋ These displays are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional fireworks. The dazzling light shows deploy a group of synchronized drones, each equipped with LED lights, to create intricate patterns and animations in the sky. Controlled by advanced software, drone light displays offer a quiet, safe, eco-friendly alternative to traditional fireworks for cities in the U.S. and around the world. Hoping everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day! #hhx #drones #fourthofjuly #innovation #sustainability

It was a great day with my Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. colleagues at Deloitte's Greenhouse Lab in Houston going deep into the benefits of enterprise Generative AI.   From enhancing the tenant experience to streamlining operations, it's clear that this technology is a transformative force and is here to stay.   At HHX - The Innovation Hub at Howard Hughes we are excited to put the learning and insights from the day into action and to lead in our AI-enabled future. It's an exciting time ahead.

Great to join CREtech and innovation colleagues last week to talk about the emerging power of AI and how it is transforming the built world. Replay 👇🏻

Excited for this session and looking forward to hearing Jonathan Goldberg chat with colleagues about the power of AI in real estate!   Register now and be part of the conversation: https://lnkd.in/dY2zkQK8

We're thrilled to welcome this year's class of summer associates to Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.! During their nine week program at our headquarters in The Woodlands, HHX will benefit from their fresh perspectives as we explore cutting-edge opportunities for innovation within the built world, including: • Investigating the benefits, challenges, and potential of drone delivery within our master-planned communities. • Developing a thesis for decentralized physical infrastructure to revolutionize cellular and WiFi coverage within urban and suburban environments. • Pinpointing key opportunities to deploy generative AI within an enterprise context, supercharging productivity and efficiency.

"Innovation is about looking ahead and anticipating the needs of future generations," says Jim Carman, Houston Regional President at Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. We recently sat down with Jim to discuss the role of innovation in #HowardHughes communities, including Bridgeland, one of our newest developments in Cypress, TX.   Inspired by The Woodlands founder, George Mitchell, our Houston Region has created a local innovation team called H2i. The group consists of diverse domain experts dedicated to bridging the gap between the reality of today and the imagination of tomorrow. We're excited to collaborate with and support H2i in its mission to explore novel design concepts, groundbreaking technologies, and to ensure Bridgeland continues growing into the ideal community of the future. Learn more about Bridgeland: https://lnkd.in/g7ZZBrJC #HHX #innovation #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanPlanning

The name #HowardHughes has long been synonymous with the relentless pursuit of innovation. From drilling and aviation to film and real estate, Hughes' pioneering spirit inspires us as we push boundaries toward cutting-edge and sustainable cities of the future. #HHX #CorporateInnovation #RealEstate

Busy trip to Austin this week with the team! Stopped by CoinDesk's Consensus to discuss the future of bringing real-world assets on-chain, checked out Pipedream’s progress on autonomous delivery, spent time with the team at Capital Factory, and dropped by ICON’s House Zero – 3D homebuilding in action. Naturally, we also squeezed in some great Texas BBQ.

We recently partnered with Yale School of Management to host over 400 students, investors, and technologists for a deep dive into innovations shaping the world of tomorrow. Panelists included leaders from New Mountain Capital, Endeavor, Techstars, RedBird Capital Partners, Fifth Wall, MetaProp, Scale AI, Purpose Built, Amazon, and more. Discussions covered topics ranging from climate tech to sustainable infrastructure and artificial intelligence. As we explore and shape the cities of tomorrow, we're committed to fostering collaboration on the topics most vital to advancing the built world and our communities.