Philippe Demers

Founder and CEO, MASSIVart

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Philippe Demers

Founder and CEO, MASSIVart

About the author: Philippe Demers is the Founder and CEO of MASSIVart, a global placemaking consultancy and production firm helping real estate developers, property owners, and city builders enhance asset performance through culture, design, and community-driven experiences. With over 16 years of experience and more than 400 projects delivered across North America, Latin America, and the Middle East, Philippe has collaborated with commercial developers, airports, and municipalities to create destinations that help generate long-term value. He can be reached at philippe@massivart.com.

Bread and mortar: Food’s growing influence on asset performance

Philippe Demers Commercial Food National Sep. 3 2026

Food has always brought people into real estate projects. Its newer role is helping owners create daily rituals, cultural identity and more durable asset performance. Food has become one of the most reliable ways people form attachments to places.