Colin is the first non-American to receive this honour.

ARES state that ‘the David Ricardo Medal recognises a person who has created a significant body of published research in academic and refereed professional journals, spanning at least two decades, that includes multiple important, influential writings in journals and/or books.  This award represents the highest recognition by ARES of scholarly work in the real estate discipline’. Colin’s citation records that the award was made

for his innovative and extensive publications on real estate office markets and the role of capital in urban development. It is presented in recognition of his thought leadership, his profound influence on new directions of research, teaching, public policy and practice.