ERIK HAYDEN
Founder / Managing Partner
Responsible for developing more than $3.5 billion in real estate projects, including over 2,300 residential units in the California Bay Area, Mr. Hayden has experience in acquisition, contract negotiation, due diligence, risk assessment, financing, construction, and disposition of multifamily, single family and large mixed-use and master planned developments. He maintains relationships with a broad network of property owners, enabling him to identify and acquire prime investments. Mr. Hayden also has expertise in navigating projects through the entitlement process by working with elected officials, community groups, and political organizations to gain support and get projects approved.

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BLOG POSTS BY ERIK
Erik HaydenApr 17, 2025 10:54:01 AM5 min read
Urban Catalyst Celebrates Grand Opening of Marriott TownePlace Suites in Downtown San Jose
We’re proud to announce the official opening of our latest development: the Marriott TownePlace Suites—the first extended-stay ...
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Erik HaydenApr 10, 2025 11:47:45 AM6 min read
Paseo’s Award-Winning Journey: A Catalyst for Downtown San Jose
Our Paseo project is making waves, earning prestigious awards in its first few years and setting the stage for continued ...
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Erik HaydenMar 19, 2025 12:57:52 PM6 min read
San Jose’s Fee Reductions Making Aquino a Reality—Thank You, City Leaders
San Jose’s new fee reduction policy is already making a tangible impact—and Urban Catalyst is proof. After a year in which no ...
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