Strategic Real Estate Development |Mixed-Use | Master-Planned Communities
Building Value Through Vision and Precision
Vicus Development Group (VDG) is a boutique real estate advisory and development firm specializing in the strategic planning and execution of complex, mixed-use and master-planned communities.
With a deep understanding of urban design, economic viability, and place-making, VDG brings clarity and structure to large-scale developments. VDG partners with national and international stakeholders to unlock value to deliver projects that shape the future of cities.
Experience
Founded by Dipl.-Ing. Peter Johannknecht, architect and real estate professional with over two decades of experience. Peter Johannknecht’s career includes roles at General Growth Properties (GGP), where he directed the design and economic underwriting and secured as part of the development team entitlements for projects worth over $2.5 billion. Peter began his career as an architect with Krueck + Sexton Architectsand Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), involved in award-winning, international projects.
Peter holds a Master of Real Estate Development and Economics from the European Business School (EBS) and a Master of Architecture / Diploma of Engineering from the Technical University Berlin (TUB) in Germany.
The approach is grounded in design excellence, disciplined financial analysis, and a commitment to long-term impact—from neighborhood infill to regional-scale transformations.
Services
Strategic Development Advisory
Master Planning, Financial Modeling & Investment Analysis
Mixed-Use Programming & Densification Strategies
Inspired by History. Designed for the Future.
The name Vicus—Latin for neighborhood or small settlement—reflects our focus on place, community, and connection. Every project we take on is a chance to design not just buildings, but better ways to live, work, and interact.