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Ever Evolving Skyline

Emerging Pockets of Growth and Development in South Austin, East Austin & the Innovation District

Charlie Musgrave
The Waller & 1121 at Symphony Square

Charlie Musgrave

VP, U.S. Office & Life Science Leasing

Ivanhoé Cambridge

Fausto Barba
Waterloo Hotel

Fausto Barba

Principal

The Hesperus Group

DeLea Becker
Highroller Studio

DeLea Becker

Broker/Founder

Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate

Frank Navarro
Moontower Multifamily - South Austin Entertainment District

Frank Navarro

Partner

MNO Partners

Hachem Domloj

Hachem Domloj

President

CIVE

David Webber
Moderator

David Webber

Principal

Webber + Studio

Charlie Musgrave

The Waller & 1121 at Symphony Square

Ivanhoé Cambridge

As Vice President, Office & Life Science Leasing within Ivanhoé Cambridge's Leasing & Development

Team, Charlie oversees all leasing efforts within IC’s portfolio of Office & Life Science assets across

North America. He has a particular focus on & fascination for the conceptualization, design, customer-

experience and ultimately, the lease-up of world-class & magnetic commercial real estate.

Charlie’s nearly 20 year career as a commercial real estate professional spans various world-class

markets including: Toronto, Hong Kong and New York City.

He is a graduate of McGill University with a MSc in Real Estate Development from Columbia

University.

Charlie currently sits on both the NAIOP Corporate Board of Directors (as a Member At Large); and is

the co-Chair of the Eva’s Golf Classic - raising funds & awareness to benefit homeless and at-risk

youth in the Greater Toronto Area. He is a past member of the Board of Directors for NAIOP Greater

Toronto and the Canadian Leadership Council for CoreNet Global.

Fausto Barba

Waterloo Hotel

The Hesperus Group

Fausto’s hospitality development and financing projects have a combined value in excess of US$2.5 billion. He helped create, finance and grow a leading luxury hotel management company/brand with an international footprint. Fausto’s ventures in both gateway cities and resorts have helped accomplish the investment goals of public companies, private equity, institutional investors and family offices in 16 countries throughout the Americas and Europe.

Among his positions throughout his career was investment and development officer for CBRE, Grupo Posadas, Harding Capital in partnership with DLJ Real Estate Capital Partners and Capella Hotel Group.

Fausto graduated cum-laude from the University of Monterrey with a BA in Architecture and holds a master’s degree in Urban Planning with a concentration in Real Estate Finance and Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

DeLea Becker

Highroller Studio

Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate

DeLea Becker is Founder & Broker for Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate & Beck-Reit Asset Management. In addition, DeLea owns Beck-Reit & Sons, Ltd. – a company that has successfully been in business for 23 years. Beck-Reit & Sons is a Heavy Civil Contractor focusing on TxDOT Road and Bridge Repair.

Her "Boots On The Ground" experience makes her the ideal Commercial Broker in Austin to work with in the sale/purchase of property or leasing commercial space. She works with clients using her own personal knowledge and skills learned in the market as a Buyer, Seller and Landlord. She specifically specializes in East Austin. Due to her 22 years of being immersed in the community handles many off-market sales on both the Buyer and Seller side.

Her time is spent running the businesses, and she is always seeking and buying Commercial Properties that are income-producing or need to be gutted, rehabbed and repositioned in the market. This utilizies her 3 companies and creates a synergetic feedback loop. The majority of her holdings are in Austin, but Beck-Reit’s focus on Retail & Office properties spans across Texas.

As Broker & Developer, DeLea utilizes her knowledge of Austin Real Estate and the City of Austin Development and Planning Department with her network of Lenders, Investors, Architects, Engineers, Inspectors, Appraisers, Attorneys, CPAs, and Contractors to supply her clients with a wealth of information concerning their commercial space and investment property endeavors.

Frank Navarro

Moontower Multifamily - South Austin Entertainment District

MNO Partners

Frank leads on deal selection and capital structuring at MNO Partners. He previously worked as a project manager and financial analyst at Aspen Heights Partners and was involved in a variety of multifamily development projects at the Greylock Property Group. His experience includes development, asset management, capital markets and acquisitions. He graduated with an M.S. in Finance from Boston College and a B.S. in Economics from Wake Forest University. Frank also served as a Company Commander in the Texas Army National Guard and is a graduate of the US Army’s Ranger School

Hachem Domloj

President

CIVE

As CIVE®’s President & CEO, Mr. Domloj has over 20 years of experience in Civil & Structural

Engineering, Construction Management and Design. Mr. Domloj has driven the company's growth

starting from a small engineering consulting firm to its existing state of being a Design Build firm,

providing top-down design, engineering and construction services to Commercial, Industrial and

Community sectors. He is now responsible for developing, designing, coordinating, reviewing and

evaluating projects and ongoing work of the engineering and construction division at CIVE.

Under his leadership, the company has expanded into international markets by establishing presence in

Doha, Qatar, while also establishing CIVE Ready Mix in Houston and A2Z Building Material in Dubai, UAE

as part of the company’s long-term vision. CIVE continues to receive recognition and accolades by

independent publishers both at local, regional, and national level.

He has also been appointed by the Mayor of Houston, and Councilman Ed Pollard to serve the Houston

community as member of Board of Directors to TIRZ #1 - a redevelopment initiative by the Houston City

Council.

David Webber

Moderator

Webber + Studio

David is the Principal, founder, and heart of Webber + Studio. His work as a distinguished architect has been recognized nationally and internationally. His commitment to both his craft and his team is reflected in the many award-winning designs and satisfied clients the studio continues to create.

Born and raised in Austin, TX, David achieved his Bachelor of Architecture with Highest Honors from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992. He founded Webber + Studio in 1997. He is a registered architect in several states.

David’s commitment to his craft is evidenced not only by the award-winning designs he creates, but also by the exemplary team he leads. In addition to his numerous accomplishments as a distinguished architect, David is a gifted manager, mentor, and friend to each and every young designer he works with. He is passionate about building a better world and has served on the Board of Directors for Frameworks Community Development Corp., the Board of Directors for the Ballet Austin, AIA Austin’s Facilities Committee, and was a Co-Chair for the AIA National Committee on Design at the Spring 2017 Conference.

Recipe for Success

Insights and Trends That Shape Restaurant and Bar Development

Todd Reppert
Uchi

Todd Reppert

Chief Development Officer

Hai Hospitality

Steph Steele
Tiny Grocer & Bureau de Poste

Steph Steele

Owner

Tiny Grocer

Katie Kim
Playground ATX

Katie Kim

CEO

The Kim Group ATX

Drew Hanish

Drew Hanish

CEO, Founder

Pravo Construction

Channing Henry
Moderator

Channing Henry

Managing Director - Head of US

PKF Hospitality

Todd Reppert

Uchi

Hai Hospitality

Todd Reppert is the Chief Development Officer for Hai Hospitality overseeing site

selection, lease negotiations, design and construction of the company’s Uchi and

Loro concepts. Todd has over 25 years of real estate development experience

having previously overseen site selection, deal negotiation, financing, design

development and construction for hospitality brands Standard Hotels, Bunkhouse

Hotels, Andre Balazs Properties, Morgans Hotel Group, and W Hotels. Prior to

entering the hospitality field, Todd was a project and investment manager with

international developer, Hines Interests, working in the firm’s New York City

regional office and on the company’s Emerging Markets Real Estate Funds with

office, industrial, and residential projects in Brazil, Mexico, China, Russia and

Poland. Todd also served as a combat engineering officer in the United States Air

Force and as chief of field operations for the 3 rd Air Expeditionary Force deployed to

Qatar during Operations Rugged Nautilus and Southern Watch. Todd received an

M.B.A. from the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania and

a B.S. in civil engineering from Clarkson University.

Steph Steele

Tiny Grocer & Bureau de Poste

Tiny Grocer

Longtime Austinite Steph Steele is the owner and grocer of Tiny Grocer, a small specialized grocery store serving the Austin community with locations on South Congress and in Hyde Park.

Steph started her career making sandwiches in the Whole Foods deli, before working her way up through every department and eventually running Whole Foods stores. She moved to Austin to run Whole Foods’ flagship store and ultimately worked for the company for 24 years. After her time at Whole Foods, Steph served as Director of Operations for Bunkhouse, then as Project Director for Swedish Hill, where she opened and ran the bakery, deli, and café. After many years in the grocery retail industry, Steph opened her first Tiny Grocer location on South Congress in 2021. At Tiny Grocer, Steph curates a selection of small batch, locally-produced items by artisans who share her values in sustainability and ethical production. In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, coffee, spices, everyday and specialty grocery items, dairy, meat, and a homemade deli case, Tiny Grocer also offers an apothecary, wine, a housewares section, kids, pets and cleaning products, bodycare, and tinctures. The shop also offers plenty of gluten-free, dairy-free, non-alcoholic, and vegan options for those with dietary restrictions. With a deli menu and fresh coffee and pastries from Gati and Swedish Hill, Tiny Grocer is a one-stop-shop for groceries and a quick breakfast or lunch.

Tiny Grocer’s second brick-and-mortar in Hyde Park is home to Bureau de Poste, a French neighborhood bistro opened in partnership with Chef Jo Chan. The eatery serves dishes like Steak Frites, French Onion Soup, and Duck Leg Cassoulet, and guests can even purchase some of the ingredients used in the restaurant at Tiny Grocer after they dine.

Katie Kim

Playground ATX

The Kim Group ATX

Katie Kim, CCIM, is a dynamic and accomplished real estate professional with a passion for excellence. As a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), she brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to The Kim Group. With a sharp focus on maximizing value for clients, Katie has a proven track record in real estate development, asset management, and brokerage services. Her commitment to providing innovative and strategic solutions has earned her recognition as a trusted advisor in the industry. Katie's dedication to delivering results and building long-term relationships sets her apart as a driving force behind The Kim Group ATX's success.

Drew Hanish

CEO, Founder

Pravo Construction

Drew Hanish is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Pravo Construction, a commercial general contractor in the Austin area specializing in tenant improvements for historical buildings and first-generation spaces. In addition to having extensive knowledge in Austin's historical sites, buildings, and preservation methods, Drew works closely with top-area architects, designers, subcontractors, and brokers that work with high-end material who caters to some of the largest tech giants and industrial companies in America. As more and more companies begin to relocate to the area, there is a greater need to help facilitate and build spaces that support a growing sophisticated and tech-savvy workforce while preserving the area's cultural values. Drew graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS in Construction Management and was awarded a scholarship to play for the University of Minnesota's Men's Baseball Team. Drew is an active member of RECA as a Christmas in October committee member and ULI as a Creative Culture committee member. When not overseeing developments or attending City of Austin Construction committee meetings, Drew enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, working out with a fitness community, and cheering on his Gophers.

Channing Henry

Moderator

PKF Hospitality

Channing Henry joined the PKF hospitality group in 2019 as Managing Director | Head of US, leading the US consulting practice from the New York office. With more than 15 years in hospitality development and consulting, she brings a development perspective to the firm’s extensive advisory work. Channing advises hotel developers and owners on highest and best land use analyses, capital strategies and fundraising services, brand positioning and negotiation, and planning and development services in the US, Canada, the Caribbean, and Latin America.

Channing co-developed the 148-key Downtown LA Proper Hotel, a historic rehabilitation project, in partnership with the Kor Group. She also partnered with BV Resorts on a 1,500-acre luxury resort master plan in Baja Mexico and a New York consortium on a 400-acre sustainable master plan in Dominical, Costa Rica. Channing has led the pre-development and performed extensive advisory work for urban hotels in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Fort Worth, and Todos Santos, Mexico, for brands ranging from Aman Resorts to Bunkhouse and Soho House. Channing previously worked as a development manager for the Kor Group, where she helped expand the Viceroy and Tides brands in Latin America and Miami. She began her career in real estate as a consultant with Robert Charles Lesser (RCLCo) in Los Angeles, where she performed market and feasibility studies for public and private sector developments across all land uses.

Channing was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to Argentina and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Princeton University and an MBA from Yale’s School of Management.

Channing is on the Leadership Committee for ULI’s Recreational Development Council and an Executive Committee member of the South Park Business Improvement District (BID) Board in Downtown Los Angeles.

Concrete Horizons

Trends and Innovations in Austin's CRE Landscape

Brad Stein
44 East Ave

Brad Stein

President

Intracorp Texas

Max Leifer
Two Twenty South

Max Leifer

Principal

Leifer Properties

Marshall Durrett
The Parker House

Marshall Durrett

Managing Director

Franklin Street

Jason King

Jason King

Principal - Computational Design

Arcadis

Nick Moulinet

Nick Moulinet

Development Services

DPR Construction

Jason Atkinson
Moderator

Jason Atkinson

President

Grey Wolf Engineers

Brad Stein

44 East Ave

Intracorp Texas

Brad Stein leads Intracorp’s Texas region, operating out of Austin, Texas. With Brad’s experience, he is responsible for building and leading a multi-functional local team and overseeing Intracorp’s growth in Texas. Brad is well versed in real estate deal making and joint venture partnerships. Prior to joining Intracorp, as a VP with Forestar Group Inc. Brad managed Forestar’s real estate assets through investment and development of mixed use communities in Texas and other markets. Previously, Brad practiced as a real estate attorney in private practice and as in-house counsel for publicly traded companies, Forestar and Temple-Inland.

Max Leifer

Two Twenty South

Leifer Properties

Max Leifer is a Principal at Leifer Properties and leads the firm’s new market acquisition and developments. Prior to Leifer Properties, Max was a partner at Deco Capital, The South Florida operating partner of RWN, Marc Rowan’s family office. While at Deco, Max sourced and evaluated investment and development opportunities throughout South Florida.

Max started his career at CBRE where he completed the Wheel Program, a rigorous 14 months rotational program throughout CBRE’s various business lines. Max was an associate in CBRE’s National Loan & Portfolio sale group where he assisted in the sale of over $7B in performing and nonperforming loans and REO.

Marshall Durrett

The Parker House

Franklin Street

Marshall Durrett serves as Managing Director of Franklin Street’s land and investment sales team in Central Texas and senior partner in the rapidly growing Austin office. In his land advisory leadership role, he spearheads the acquisition and disposition of developable land for diverse commercial projects such as multifamily, light industrial, mixed use and retail, as well as suburban land for development of master planned communities. His responsibilities extend to cultivating a multi-market team of land experts and collaborating with various business lines at Franklin Street to deliver a comprehensive, full-service experience for owners, investors, and developers.

With almost three decades of experience in real estate development and business leadership, Durrett brings a unique perspective to the needs of his clients. He possesses a keen ability to analyze real estate opportunities, consistently demonstrating an urgent yet focused attention to yield optimal results in the best interest of his clients.

His experience as a previous business owner bolsters Franklin Street’s leadership team while his dual master’s degrees in Land Development and Construction Management amplify the firm’s significant roster of real estate expertise.

Before joining Franklin Street, Durrett served as Senior Director for Cushman & Wakefield’s Land Advisory Services team where he was a perennial top producer. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in assisting buyers and sellers of commercial real estate in Central Texas, providing expert investment advisory and turnkey brokerage services. He is a licensed real estate broker in the state of Texas.

Marshall specializes in providing a wide variety of capabilities for landowners, end users, investors and developers of commercial, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use properties:

Market analysis

Property acquisitions and dispositions

Land use analysis and entitlement

Strategic corporate site selection

Clandestine negotiations for high profile properties

Durrett’s civic activity includes service on multiple boards & charities, as well as past presidency of the Homebuilders Association of Greater Austin.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Texas Alliance of Land Brokers (TALB)

Real Estate Council of Austin (RECA)

Commercial Brokers Association of Austin (CBA)

Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP)

National Association of Realtors (NAR), Texas Association of Realtors (TAR) & Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR)

Century Club Member – The Association of Former Students of Texas A&M University

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Board Member – Beyond Batten Disease Foundation

Board Member – Williamson County MUD Board 51 (Nolina)

EDUCATION

Texas A&M University, Master of Science in Construction Management

Texas A&M University, Master of Science in Land Development

Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design

Jason King

Principal - Computational Design

Arcadis

Mr. King is an architect, planner and computational designer with more than two decades experience in designing cities, drawing from a background of architecture, spatial analysis, algorithmic design and optimization, active transportation and sustainable land use. The ability to use complex datasets to make evidence-based decisions across sectors is central to his work. His parametric planning and design process allows projects to be done more efficiently while exploring exponentially more iterations of design solutions. He taught architectural studios at universities throughout Los Angeles, researching computational solutions to architectural and urban problems. Before joining Arcadis, King worked in the Shared Mobility Department for the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, primarily focused on the expansion of the City’s bikeshare program. Prior to his career in design, Jason was a professional skateboarder.

Nick Moulinet

Development Services

DPR Construction

Nick Moulinet leads DPR Construction’s Austin-based business development and client relationship efforts. He is recognized as a leader in the private sector for his ability to cultivate lasting relationships and seamlessly guide stakeholders through the land acquisition, due diligence and commercial development processes. Nick’s extensive knowledge of the industry, combined with professional experience in land development and acquisition, allows him to fully grasp the unique needs and challenges facing his clients, regardless of market or market sector. Whether he’s working with local, national or international clients, Nick leverages this holistic understanding to strategically approach opportunities, tailor counsel, enable resources and effectively navigate the development landscape of each project. Nick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California (USC) and is a past Chair of the Real Estate Council of Austin and a current board member of the Downtown Austin Alliance.

Jason Atkinson

Moderator

Grey Wolf Engineers

Jason R. Atkinson founded Grey Wolf Engineers in early 2020 on the best practices learned from four of the top civil

engineering firms in Texas. He is a sixth-generation civil engineer and surveyor who started in the business at age 13

carrying the surveying bag for his family’s firm. He has over 27 years of civil engineering experience in Greater Houston.

His primary role is in project and client management.

Why You Should Attend this Austin Construction & Development Commercial Real Estate Event

What You’ll Learn 

  • How have supply chain delays impacted current and future development pipelines and what strategies can be employed to mitigate challenges and keep projects on track?

  • How are emerging innovations reshaping traditional construction practices?

  • What are some unique strategies that developers are engaging with to combat the current challenges in the market? Is covered land play, office conversion, and adaptive reuse something we are going to be seeing more of in the future? 

  • What factors make a building a strong candidate for repositioning, redevelopment, or adaptive reuse?

  • What are some examples of the most innovative, unusual, or creative projects in the works or underway in Austin?

  • How are contractors currently balancing tight budgets in the construction industry?

  • What considerations and concerns do developers have in the evolving real estate landscape?

  • What are the emerging trends that developers are most interested in, including grocery and restaurant-anchored tenant attraction?

  • What role do social spaces play in attracting and retaining consumers in the competitive restaurant landscape?

  • How are developers creating community-engaging spaces within restaurant developments?

  • How are developers collaborating with chefs in the construction phase to bring culinary visions to life?

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event

Over the past few years, Austin has experienced growth that has transformed the city skyline and culture in unprecedented ways, which has brought companies and people alike in droves to the capital city from all over the U.S. and the world. What is even more remarkable, however, is that even amongst recent uncertainty within the commercial real estate space, Austin has remained one of the top cities for construction in the nation. While leaders in the industry still keep a watchful eye on the market, development activity continues in the city to produce new and exciting projects on the cutting edge of demand and innovation. Join Bisnow at “Trends and Transformations in Austin Construction and Development: Concrete Ideas and Dynamic Spaces” for an engaging exploration into the dynamic world of construction and development within the vibrant landscape of Austin. Dive into the most exciting developments, the latest construction trends, and consumer-driven projects within the city’s flourishing restaurant industry.  We're bringing together the brightest minds in commercial real estate to explore the shifting landscape of Austin’s commercial real estate market. By attending, you'll connect with industry leaders, visionaries, and key decision-makers, opening doors to potential partnerships, investments, and collaborations.

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, Developers, Investors, Brokers, Lawyers, Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Designers, Tenants, End Users, Leasing Agents, Accountants, Financial Institutions, Business Consultants, Restaurant Owners, Technology Leaders, City and Government Officials. 

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Breakfast & Networking
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Concrete Horizons

Trends and Innovations in Austin's CRE Landscape
1. Various strategies and considerations for development, such as asset class and land selection, covered land play & more
2. Latest technologies and advancements in construction and development
3. Overcoming challenges for construction timelines, financing, zoning, etc.

2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Networking Break
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Ever Evolving Skyline

Emerging Pockets of Growth and Development in South Austin, East Austin & the Innovation District
1. What are the latest pockets of growth in Austin and why are they experiencing such growth
2. Consumer-centric approach to amenities, retail selection, and desire for walkability
3. Importance of building quality and taking history, culture, and longterm potential impact on the community into consideration in development decisions
4. Multifamily mixed-use developments catering to live-work-play lifestyle and how it can be achieved both in and outside of downtown

3:45 PM
4:30 PM
Recipe for Success

Insights and Trends That Shape Restaurant and Bar Development
1. Importance of creating immersive dining experiences through design
2. Incorporating adaptive reuse principles in restaurant projects
3. Market trends and forecasts for restaurant real estate demand and development

4:30 PM
5:00 PM
Closing Networking

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