Introductory Post

My name is Jason Permenter. This blog will serve as a collection of my projects, observations and thoughts as I begin the Master of Land and Property Development program at Texas A&M University's College of Architecture.

In a sense, I've always been interested in development. I've wanted to "build buildings" for as long as I can remember. As a child, I was fascinated with buildings, from houses to skyscrapers. I initially decided, at a very young age, to pursue a career in architecture and stuck with that decisions for quite some time. I began my undergraduate experience studying at Northeastern University in Boston, a big change for a born-and-raised Texan. It was an incredible life experience that I will certainly never forget.

I eventually began to realize, for a variety of reasons, that I had chosen the wrong school, wrong city, and wrong college environment entirely, leading to my decision to transfer to Texas A&M. The more I studied architecture, and began to work in the industry, the more I realized that while I was fascinated with architecture and design, I saw my career taking a slightly different trajectory.

The emergence of sustainable technologies and mixed-use development strategies has made the development industry a very interesting place to be. This is what ultimately led to my decision to pursue a graduate degree in land development. Following my graduation from this program, I hope to eventually own and operate a company focusing on sustainable mixed-use development. I believe this program will provide me with the knowledge and connections to achieve success as a developer.