Shagun Kalra

Shagun Kalra is a real estate professional whose work connects property development, investment strategy, and urban policy. Her expertise focuses on the financial and regulatory factors that influence housing and large-scale urban developments. She is pursuing a Master of Science in Real Estate Development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she has received the Thomas G. Eastman Memorial Fund and SREDA scholarships. Her academic interests include real estate finance, development economics, and investment strategy.

Shagun Kalra’s professional experience spans architectural design, financial analysis, and real estate investment. At The RMR Group, she led pre-development financial assessments and portfolio evaluations aimed at improving asset value and capital allocation. Previously, at Elkus Manfredi Architects, Shagun Kalra contributed to major mixed-use developments valued in the billions of dollars, working on financial modelling, density optimisation, and long-term development strategies.

Alongside her professional and academic activities, Shagun Kalra advises Cambridge Innovation Center on the expansion of its innovation campus model into India. She has also contributed to historic preservation policy and regulatory reform through her work with the American Institute of Architects Massachusetts. As a Board Director at Architects/Designers/Planners for Social Responsibility and a LEED Accredited Professional, Shagun Kalra maintains a strong interest in connecting responsible investment with economically sustainable and inclusive urban development.