Taylor Kaplan

Taylor Kaplan is a Principal and co-founder of Gibbins Kaplan Development (GKD), a real estate development firm based in Portland, Oregon.14 Here are some key details about Taylor Kaplan:

Professional Background

Taylor Kaplan manages due diligence, entitlements, design, and construction for GKD's projects.4 Prior to co-founding GKD in 2017, Kaplan worked at Williams & Dame Development, where he met his future business partner, Wylie Gibbins.1

Expertise and Focus

Kaplan specializes in:

• Multifamily and mixed-use development projects
• Working with architects, contractors, and city officials
• Overseeing project design and construction processes

Notable Projects

Kaplan has been involved in several significant developments in the Portland metro area, particularly in Gresham:

• Arts Plaza Apartments: A 97-unit mixed-use building in downtown Gresham, developed in partnership with Capstone Partners2
• Twelve Mile Crossing: An 82-unit apartment complex in Gresham1
• The Archibald and Douglas Grove: Two multifamily projects in Gresham, developed in partnership with Urban Asset Advisors1

Business Approach

Kaplan and his partner Gibbins have shown a strategic approach to development by:

1. Identifying underserved markets like Gresham
2. Partnering with established developers to gain access to capital and expertise
3. Focusing on workforce housing and Opportunity Zone projects
4. Maintaining consistent relationships with industry partners like MWA Architects1

Education

Taylor Kaplan attended the University of Pennsylvania.3

Taylor Kaplan's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/taylor-kaplan-42776446.3