Where Policy Meets Capital: Inside the U.S.– Vietnam Dialogue at APEC Lima
GardnerGlobal reflects on APEC Economic Leaders’ Week in Lima, examining how policy, sustainability, and long-term development are shaping global growth.
LIHTC Stretching & Affordable Housing Financing: How Developers Stretch Every Dollar
A clear breakdown of how LIHTC financing works in 2025, current policy updates, and how developers stretch funding to deliver affordable housing.
THE MISSION IS BIGGER: Inside the Mind of Jaebadiah, Founder & CEO of GardnerGlobal
A powerful look at Gardner Global’s mission: land ownership, affordable housing, community impact, and the legacy driving Seattle’s most influential Black developer.
Washington’s Growth Management Reality: What This Moment Means for Development, Housing, and Community Investment
New questions surrounding Washington’s Community Reinvestment Program raise concerns about transparency and accountability. Here’s how these changes may reshape community development and why responsible builders remain essential to regional growth.
From Vision to Reality — Jaebadiah Gardner Keynotes the Take All Summit
Gardner’s message was clear from the jump: dreaming is free — execution costs everything.
He opened with humor, calling out the distractions we all know too well, before flipping the mood into something deeply motivational. His talk wasn’t about lofty theory or buzzwords; it was a challenge to stop waiting, stop doubting, and start building.
Seattle’s Housing Market: Cooling, Resetting, or Preparing for Growth?
Seattle’s housing market is shifting — but is it cooling, resetting, or preparing for the next wave of growth? Gardner Global explores what this change means for developers, buyers, and the city’s long-term future.
Announcement: Jaebadiah Gardner to Keynote at Take All
We’re excited to announce Jaebadiah Gardner, Founder and CEO of Gardner Global, will be the keynote speaker at the Take All event on October 4th, 9:00 a.m. at Whitworth University.
From Layoff to Legacy: GardnerGlobal’s $50M Sarah Queen Project in Seattle
Over a decade ago, during the turbulence of the Great Recession, Jaebadiah experienced a personal setback that would ultimately shape his life’s work. What once looked like a dead end has now become the foundation for a legacy.
Sarah Queen Renders Revealed: A Glimpse Into Legacy, Light & Living
Explore the newly released architectural renders for The Sarah Queen project. Elegance, identity, commerce and community converge in this tribute to Black entrepreneur Sarah Queen Gardner.
The Business of Timing: Why Starting in a Down Market Isn’t Always a Bad Move
In 2009, while many were pulling back and waiting out the Great Recession, Jaebadiah Gardner made the opposite move. He wrote a business plan and launched Gardner Global, a real estate development company, at one of the most uncertain economic moments in recent history.
On the Up & Up: Jaebadiah Gardner Talks Resilience, Wealth & Respecting the Craft
In his recent sit-down on The Up & Up Podcast, Gardner Global CEO Jaebadiah Gardner breaks down what it really takes to build wealth, community, and legacy in real estate. From his early years in Southgate, Los Angeles to founding Gardner Global during the 2009 recession, Jaebadiah shares raw lessons on resilience, cultural identity, and why true wealth is measured far beyond money. This is a masterclass in discipline, risk tolerance, and staying authentic in an industry that often resists change.
Believe in Yourself: Jaebadiah Gardner on Mentorship, Mindset & Community-Driven Development
Real estate developer Jaebadiah Gardner shares how mentorship, mindset, and self-belief shape GardnerGlobal’s mission to build communities brick by brick.
The Sarah Queen Project: Honoring Legacy, Building Forward: Demolition of Mount Calvary Christian Center
Change is never easy, especially when it touches sacred spaces. But as developer Jaebadiah Gardner, founder of GardnerGlobal, shared: “It’s bittersweet. But it’s a new day.”
This Is Reclamation: Inside GardnerGlobal’s Vision to Build Legacy Through Land
Walk with us. Imagine a luxury apartment building with a market-hall approach. Grabbing a Seattle Sorbet or a Boon Boona Coffee on the street level. Upstairs, the rooftop bar/cafe hums with energy; espresso martinis, sunset on your skin, a cool breeze, and Kaytranada playing just loud enough to make you move.
Count Down to Demolition! (respectfully): The Excitement Builds for the Sarah Queen Project
Slated for completion by the end of 2027, this eight-story mixed-income housing development will offer 125 to 130 homes, including studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedroom apartments. True to our values, we’re dedicating a significant portion of the units to affordable housing, ensuring that longtime residents can continue to call this vibrant neighborhood home.
From Gumballs to Real Estate: A conversation on Lessons in Hustle and Investment with Besa Gordon.
Discover valuable insights on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and real estate investment from my in-depth interview with Besa. Learn how to turn opportunities into profits.
Building Legacy: The Sarah Queen Project Transforms Seattle’s Central District
The Sarah Queen is a mixed-use development on 23rd Ave. in the Central District, one of Seattle’s most progressive neighborhoods. The building rises to a commanding eight stories and will feature 112 stunning apartment homes, as well as above-street-level commercial and live-work studios. Our goal is to seamlessly blend luxury, innovation, and cutting-edge design to redefine urban sophistication.
SEattle Business Journal: OUR GOAL IS TO HELP FOLKS CREATE THAT WEALTH CYCLE
Much like the affordable housing projects that the Housing Equity Fund invests in, Amazon plays the role of financier and partner, staying hands-off in the development process.
SEATTLE STATE OF THE MARKET
This event will be one of the few times industry leaders give insight on difficulties, or barriers that are hindering the restoration of the Seattle’s core. We’ll also discuss plans that can be employed to address and overcome the obstacles and revitalize the city's core.
RECLAIMING SEATTLE’S CENTRAL DISTRICT
I was quoted in a Seattle Mag article along with a hand-full of organizations making strategic efforts to ensure Black people remain a vital part of the Central Area of Seattle.
