Boston Higher Education & Campus Development
Design Trends, Building Student Housing and Master Plans Shaping Universities
Event Ended On: Wednesday April 30 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Fireside Chat: The Critical Role of Higher Education
How Ecosystems Develop Around Institutions
Behind The Institution's Vision: Master-Planning Campuses
How Universities Are Shaping The Future of Their Campus Design, Expansion, and Long-Term Strategic Planning
Next Wave of Campus & Student Housing Development
New trends, Challenges, and Opportunities In Delivering Modern Student Living and Academic Spaces
Maureen Hickey
Douglas Marshall
Richard Lampman
Impacts of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) on Growth
Collaborative Development Models Are Transforming Campus Infrastructure and Funding Strategies
Karen Cutone
Barbara Kroncke
Lee Kennedy
Bryan Holmes
Why You Can't Miss This 2025 Boston Higher Education Event:
What You'll Learn:
- What are the economic ripple effects of higher education projects on the local and regional economy?
- Massachusetts colleges took in more than 700k of the 14M college applications for the 2023-'24 school year. What unique advantages are attracting so many students to the state?
- Thousands of new beds are being built across different universities in the next couple of years. What impact will this have on attracting students to Boston, and what impact will it have on the schools they choose?
- Boston has a housing shortage. What role do public-private partnerships play in offering student housing solutions?
- It is becoming more competitive for universities to attract students. What types of academic buildings are universities prioritizing to make themselves more competitive?
- What economic drivers are currently in place to push universities toward building more commercial, mixed-use projects?
- What strategic initiatives do universities have in place to prepare their students for the world of tomorrow?
- Does the combination of a low housing supply and high demand create an opportunity for investors in the student housing sector?
- How does the development of research buildings foster collaboration between local businesses and universities?
How You'll Do More Business: Join us to network with key players in Boston's higher education sector. Gain critical insights into student housing development, financing strategies, and emerging development trends in higher ed. This is an essential event for institutions, developers, investors, urban planners, and anyone involved in Boston's higher education 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
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Venue
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
296 State Street
Boston, MA 02109
Ballroom: Grand Ballroom / Foyer
Parking Information:
$45 Event Daily Parking is available until 11:00 PM
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:30 AM |
Fireside Chat: The Critical Role of Higher Education: How Ecosystems Develop Around Institutions
Discussion around ways universities and colleges act as economic engines and long-term anchors within cities and regions.
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9:30 AM 10:15 AM |
Behind The Institution's Vision: Master-Planning Campuses
1.) Exploring what the next generation of campuses will look like and how it positions a university to remain competitive for students.
2.) Discussing the community impact of large-scale campus projects. |
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10:15 AM 10:30 AM |
Networking Break
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10:30 AM 11:15 AM |
Next Wave of Campus & Student Housing Development
1.) Discover the trends being implemented in campus and housing projects, ranging from design, layout, and decarbonization efforts.
2.) Explore the impacts of building new facilities and providing housing for students. |
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11:15 AM 12:00 PM |
Impacts of Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) on Growth
1.) Explore how strategic projects and partnerships are beneficial for all parties involved.
2.) The role of P3s in fostering economic development and connecting campuses with surrounding communities. |
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12:00 PM 12:15 PM |
Post-Event Networking
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