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Boston Higher Ed Development & Student Housing Summit
The Future of Investing, Expansion & Campus Revitalization
Event Ended On: Wednesday April 3 2024
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Speakers and Panels
Keynote Speech
Discussing The Important Role Universities Play in Growing the Next Generation of Leaders
Fireside Chat: Exploring Commercial-Mixed Use Projects Across University Campuses
Observing Strategic Development Opportunities
Opening Remarks
Sarah Stack
Transforming On-Campus & Off-Campus University Developments
Identifying Key Design & Build Trends
Ruth Bennett
Sarah Felton
Forward-Thinking Strategies: Universities' Plans for Growth and Innovation
Discussing Impact on the Local & Regional Commmunity
Why You Can't Miss This 2024 Boston Campus Development Event:
What You'll Learn:
- From market trends and the state of capital markets, to the biggest projects, what is the current landscape of investing in student housing?
- Boston has a housing shortage problem. What role do public-private partnerships play in offering student housing solutions?
- What economic drivers are currently in place to push universities in the direction of building more commercial, mixed-use projects?
- What strategic initiatives do universities have in place to prepare their students for the world of tomorrow?
- How does the feasibility of financing for higher education projects differ from other asset classes?
- Do current tailwinds in higher ed and student housing offer a lifeline for development firms currently in limbo due to macroeconomic conditions?
- How does the development of research buildings foster collaboration between local businesses and universities?
- Economic impact of higher ed development: What are the economic ripple effects of higher ed projects on the local and regional economy?
- Limited student applicant pool: How are universities using campus development to attract top applicants?
- Real Estate Investment Analysis: Where do investment opportunities and risks lie in the higher ed market?
How You'll Do More Business: Join us to interact with key players in Boston's higher education real estate market. You'll gain critical insights into student housing development, financing strategies, and emerging real estate trends in higher ed. This is an essential event for developers, investors, urban planners, and anyone involved in Boston's higher ed sector, providing tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving real estate landscape.
Who You'll Meet: Network with a diverse group of industry leaders, including university professionals, investors, owners, developers, brokers, lawyers, designers, contractors, architects and policy makers. This event is a melting pot of ideas and strategies, fostering connections and collaborations in the Boston real estate market.
For questions regarding content, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities, please email our Event Producer, Joshua Piquion, at joshua.piquion@bisnow.com
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
Ballroom/Floor: Essex South Ballroom / 3rd Floor
Parking Information:
$45 day rate (not valid for overnight)
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Pre-Event Networking
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9:00 AM 9:05 AM |
Opening Remarks
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9:05 AM 9:15 AM |
Keynote Speech: Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll
Discussing the important role that universities play in growing the next generation of leaders and talent in the state.
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9:15 AM 9:55 AM |
Fireside Chat: Exploring Commercial-Mixed Use Projects Across University Campuses
1. The importance of public-private partnerships in supporting new developments at universities.
2. Understand how mixed-use developments offer new ways to generate revenue while maintaining a university's mission. |
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9:55 AM 10:05 AM |
Networking Break
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10:05 AM 10:50 AM |
Transforming On-Campus & Off-Campus University Developments
1. Innovative development solutions for increasing campus appeal.
2. Understand how amenities and design expectations from students are changing how institutions are approach developments. |
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10:50 AM 11:35 AM |
Forward-Thinking Strategies: Universities' Plans for Growth and Innovation
1. How universities are leveraging real estate to combat a competitive applicant pool.
2. The fine line universities need to balance between institutional needs and developments that benefit the local community. |
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11:35 AM 11:45 AM |
Post-Event Networking
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BOSTON'S 2024 STUDENT HOUSING PROJECTS, ARTICLES & CURRENT EVENTS
- UMass Lowell Transforming Campus with $800M Mixed-Use Project
- Wentworth Institute of Tech Unveil Their New 10-Year Master Campus Plan
- Northeastern to Build 23-story Student Tower
- Harvard Presents New 10-Year Master Plan for Allston Campus
- First Phase of Harvard's Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) Breaks Ground
- Tufts Making Upgrades Through Multiple Campus Projects
- Mass Housing Provides $41.2M Financing For North 116 Flats
- The Demand For Student Housing Despite Economic Headwinds
- College Students Squeeze Boston's Rental Market
- Massachusetts State College Building Authority (MSCBA) Sells its First Public Community College Bonds
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