Austin Freedman
Senior Director, Retail Development
Mr. Austin Freedman joined 51°µÍø in 2018 and currently serves as Senior Director of Retail Development. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing new retail development opportunities across Florida, including both ground-up and redevelopment projects. Austin leads site acquisitions, financial underwriting, market research, site selection, and due diligence efforts while also expanding 51°µÍøâ€™ geographic footprint and strengthening tenant relationships statewide.
Austin began his career at 51°µÍø as a Retail Development Associate supporting the 51°µÍø Retail Group, where he focused on identifying targeted development opportunities and providing acquisition and development support across multiple markets.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Finance from Florida State University and is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), the Real Estate Investment Council of Tampa (REIC), and the ULI Young Leaders of Broward County.