Dr. Matthew Kiefer

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Biography

Matthew J. Kiefer is a Lecturer in Real Estate at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, where he has been teaching since the inception of the Master Real Estate Program. With 25 years of experience as a land use attorney, he is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers and has received recognition from Chambers USA for his expertise in development land use work. His law practice focuses on securing entitlements, managing parcel dispositions, and working with public agencies on complex urban projects. Kiefer's work involves market-oriented, mixed-income affordable housing, life science, and commercial mixed-use projects, as well as facilities master plans for universities and cultural institutions. He plays a significant role in land use planning and policy development in Boston and is active in various organizations, including the ULI Boston and the Boston Municipal Research Bureau. Kiefer has authored numerous publications and contributed to policy formulation bodies with public agencies, demonstrating his commitment to advancing land use development law and policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Land Use Attorney

— Present

Goulston & Storrs • Boston

Focused on securing entitlements and public agency negotiation for complex urban projects.

Courses

SES-5250 Real Estate, Society, Environment ADV-9850 Master Real Estate Practicum Prep

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).