Peter Belle Isle: Advising Landmark Projects from the Lucas Museum to UCSF

In this episode of SF Commercial Property Conversations with Bruce Bean, Bruce sits down with Peter Belisle, founder of Belcon Advisors and former executive at JLL, to explore the complexities behind some of today’s most ambitious development projects.

Peter shares his experience advising on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles—a 400,000-square-foot, architecturally stunning project set within a fully mature park—and what it takes to manage projects of this scale from concept to completion.

The conversation dives into Peter’s career journey, from engineering at UCLA to leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company and JLL, where he oversaw billions in project development. He also discusses his current work advising institutions like UCSF on cutting-edge facilities, including a first-of-its-kind proton therapy cancer treatment center.

Bruce and Peter explore key trends shaping the industry, including:

• The explosive growth of data centers driven by AI demand
• Private equity’s increasing interest in construction and infrastructure
• The role of AI as a tool—not a replacement—in development
• The importance of communication, alignment, and early problem-solving in complex projects

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