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Construction & Development Chicago

In-person Event: Creating a Safe, Healthy, & Equitable City

Event Ended On: Thursday November 4 2021

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Our Commitment to Your Safety

We have experienced the enthusiasm of returning to live in-person events this year, having safely and successfully hosted more than 10,000 executives to date. While we are thrilled to convene together to propel growth within CRE, COVID-19 remains a worldwide concern and Bisnow is committed to practicing safe protocols at our events. You can expect the following:

 

  • In accordance with CDC guidelines, we are recommending that all participants wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. Masks will be made available at the door.
  • Temperature checks will be conducted at entry.
  • Attendance at the event will be capped.
  • Contact tracing procedures will be employed for any reported exposure.
  • Socially distanced seating will be available in the main event space.
  • Enhanced sanitization protocols will be adhered to throughout the event space including regularly disinfecting surfaces throughout the event and hand sanitizer provided to all attendees.

 

As local regulations and guidance evolve, the CRE industry continues to lead the way forward. We look forward to gathering safely to do what we do best: network, connect, and engage to do more business. We look forward to hosting you soon.

Speakers and Panels

The Pandemic Pivot

Bob Wislow
Keynote

Bob Wislow

Chairman & CEO, Parkside Realty

Advancing Equitable Development and Inclusive Growth with Chicago Emerging Minority Developer Initiative

Graham Grady

Graham Grady

Partner, Taft, Founder, Chicago Emerging Minority Developers Initiative (CEMDI)
Leon Walker

Leon Walker

Managing Partner, DL3 Realty

Construction & Development: Trends, Opportunity, & Growth Forecast

Heather Morrison

Heather Morrison

Founder & CEO, MAP Strategies
Jason Pammler
Moderator

Jason Pammler

President, Shorecrest Project Management Group

Building and Financing a More Sustainable Chicago

Thomas McElroy

Thomas McElroy

Principal & CEO, Level-1 Global Solutions
Rich Reizen
Moderator

Rich Reizen

Partner, Gould + Ratner

Why This Matters

What You’ll Learn:

  • How will green initiatives affect the bottom line in construction design?
  • What adaptive technologies are being utilized to create pandemic resistant spaces?
  • What costs will consumer-centric and smart technologies add to building budgets?
  • In what ways has Covid-19 influenced the future of Chicago building?
  • How has work from home influenced retail, office, and multifamily tenant needs?
  • What action plans has Chicago implemented to secure a more sustainable and equitable cityscape
       

How You’ll Do More Business: 

In an era of pandemics and climate change, how we live, work and interact with our communities has been redefined. Join us as we navigate a multi-stakeholder approach to improving resource efficiency, environmental stewardship, and quality of life for residents, visitors, and generations to come.
     

Who You'll Meet: Investors, developers, architects, brokers, tenants, and engineers. 
   

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 in Chicago to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity.

 

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Chicago event producer, Jane Jenkins at 

Jane.Jenkins@bisnow.com

Venue

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
221 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601

Ballroom & Floor: Atlantic Ballroom Foyer (Networking), Atlantic E (Content) - Lobby Floor


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Agenda

Time Activity
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
Networking & Registration
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
Advancing Equitable Development and Inclusive Growth with Chicago Emerging Minority Developer Initiative
Led by Gwendolyn Hatten Butler, Graham Grady, and Leon Walker to advance equitable development and inclusive growth, The Chicago Emerging Minority Developer Initiative (CEMDI), aims to source and build a pipeline of community-focused developers from African-American, Latinx and other minority communities to participate in commercial real estate development projects city-wide, including projects prioritized by City of Chicago’s INVEST South/West initiative.
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Construction & Development: Trends, Opportunity, & Growth Forecast
1. What costs will consumer-centric and smart technologies add to building budgets?
2. How will green initiatives affect the bottom line in construction design?
3. How will rising construction costs affect timelines?
9:45 AM
9:55 AM
Stretch-Break
9:55 AM
10:40 AM
Building and Financing a More Sustainable Chicago
1. What action plans has Chicago implemented to secure a more sustainable and equitable cityscape?
2. In what ways has Covid-19 influenced the future of Chicago building?
3. How has work from home influenced retail, office, and multifamily tenant needs?
4. How are developers financing projects today?
10:40 AM
11:00 AM
The Pandemic Pivot
Parkside Realty CEO, Bob Winslow discusses how the pandemic influenced adaptive innovations which resulted in growth and opportunity.
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Networking