The Commercial Group owns, develops, acquires and operates shopping centers, office buildings and mixed-use projects including hotels. It represents two-thirds of the company's total assets. The Residential Group owns, develops, acquires and operates the company's multi-family properties. The Land Group owns and develops raw land into master planned communities and other residential developments for resale. The Lumber Trading Group , which operates the company's lumber wholesaling business, is one of the largest lumber wholesalers in North America.
Corporate assets represent the balance of Forest City's holdings.