Arlington State of the Market

Wed Sep 30, 2026

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Arlington State of the Market

How corporate relocations, sports-led development, manufacturing growth, and mixed-use investment are redefining the city's commercial real estate landscape

Wednesday September 30 2026 @ 8:00 AM CDT

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Garret Martin

President, Downtown Arlington

Monica Luera

Monica Luera joined Trademark in June 2010 and currently serves as Vice President – Development, bringing over 18 years of experience in commercial real estate development, due diligence, and project management. Throughout her career, she has led a wide range of development activities, including entitlements, public-private partnerships, incentive negotiations, and full project execution. Known for building strong, collaborative relationships with owners, municipalities, and partners, Monica has played a key role in advancing Trademark projects across multiple markets. Her project portfolio includes the $70 million redevelopment of Victory Park in Dallas, TX, where she managed $16 million in city incentives, as well as leading predevelopment and entitlement efforts for several of Trademark’s projects. These include regional mall, mixed- use, and retail developments in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Austin, Houston, and North Texas. Currently, Monica is leading the redevelopment of Lincoln Square in Arlington, TX, while also supporting a range of active pursuits in key growth markets across the country. Beyond her core responsibilities, Monica is actively engaged in both community and industry leadership. She serves on the boards of the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth (RECGFW) and Goodwill North Central Texas, and holds the role of Foundation Champion Director for the CREW Network Foundation. Monica is also an active member of Innovating Commerce Serving Communities (ICSC) and the Fort Worth chapter of CREW Network, where she is a Past President and continues to contribute through ongoing committee involvement. Her accolades include the CREW Fort Worth 2020 Susan A. Halsey Excellence in Leadership Award, RECGFW 2018 Outstanding Young Leader of the Year, and CREW Fort Worth 2014 Member of the Year. Monica holds a B.A. in History from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a graduate of the 2019 CREW Network Leadership Certificate Program, focused on leadership development, industry training, and mentorship. In June 2022, she also completed the CRE Analyst FastTrack Program.

Trademark Property Company

VP, Development

Monica Luera

VP, Development, Trademark Property Company

Nadia Christian

Nadia transitioned into real estate after a 15-year career in behavioral health. In 2014, she founded a very successful construction company, Petersen Construction, specializing in building custom homes and construction management services—that eventually led to a partnership with Wolverine Interests. Nadia focuses on helping cities activate their central business districts through P3’s. Her roles at Wolverine Interests include feasibility analysis, entitlement, acquisition, development management and project capitalization. Nadia has exceptional knowledge of construction management, oversees multifamily development projects, and works closely with FHA MAP Underwriter on the 221 (d) (4) New Construction. As a tech enthusiast, Nadia creates and implements strategic road maps and tech recommendations to ensure the company is optimizing technology in the most efficient manner. Nadia manages the asset management software that involves managing and optimizing the purchase, deployment, maintenance, and utilization of software within the organization. Firmly committed to the philosophy, enriching people’s lives through communities, Nadia enjoys being involved in mixed-use developments where she can enrich the lives of others by creating environments and experiences—valued community assets that we call mixed-use developments. Nadia’s sphere of influence expands beyond real estate and into the community at large. She is actively involved in and understands the value of communities, its schools, and its divergent neighborhood dynamics. Her community involvement validates her label to more than merely a real estate professional, but further a trusted advisor. Nadia is notorious for her integrity and equanimity in difficult situations; her background in behavioral health plays a dominant role in her ability to thrive in any arena. As an active member of the nonprofit Urban Land Institute (ULI) both as Chair of the Small-Scale Development Council and UrbanPlan for Public Officials, Nadia is a workshop instructor for UrbanPlan which is a lively, interactive six-hour workshop for local decision-makers including mayors, city council members, plan commission members, and senior staff. Nadia’s problem solving expertise in walk-able, mixed-use development, land planning, community development, and zoning has given her the opportunity to participate in Technical Assistance Panels. TAP’s are part of the ULI Advisory Services program. These one- to two-day work sessions address land use challenges that require local knowledge to resolve. She also served as a board member of the Dallas Builders Association and was active on the Government Relations Committee. Nadia grew up in East Texas where she received her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management from the University of Stephen F. Austin then achieved her Masters in Professional Counseling from Argosy University. Nadia holds a Texas Real Estate license. In her free time you can find Nadia staying active by participating in Ironman events, trail running through the mountains, and exploring yoga events with her husband and three children.

Wolverine Interests

Partner

Nadia Christian

Partner, Wolverine Interests

Why You Should Attend this Arlington State of the Market Event

What We'll Cover:

Major Mixed-Use & Entertainment District Development in Arlington: An in-depth look at catalytic mixed-use projects reshaping Arlington’s Entertainment District, including new residential, retail, hotel, and public-space investments surrounding AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Impact on Arlington Real Estate & Infrastructure: How Arlington’s role in the FIFA World Cup 2026 is accelerating investment in hotels, public infrastructure, transportation, and visitor-oriented commercial real estate, and what this means for long-term market fundamentals.
Retail Innovation, Adaptive Reuse & Experiential Concepts: How projects like container-based retail centers and boutique redevelopments are driving experiential retail, adaptive reuse, and flexible development strategies across Arlington’s evolving commercial corridors.
Multifamily, Hospitality & Destination-Oriented Development: Insights into large-scale multifamily communities, luxury residential projects, and hotel redevelopments designed to support Arlington’s growing live-work-play ecosystem tied to sports, tourism, and corporate growth.
Redeveloping Legacy Assets & Modernizing Arlington’s Built Environment: Best practices for repositioning aging retail centers, hotels, and commercial properties through phased renovations, capital reinvestment, and mixed-use conversions.
Corporate Relocation, Office Growth & Industrial Expansion: Why companies in design-build, advanced mobility, and industrial sectors are relocating and expanding in Arlington—and how office demand, workforce access, and industrial site availability are shaping future development.
Public-Private Partnerships, Incentives & Arlington’s Development Pipeline: How city-led initiatives, grants, and public-private partnerships are unlocking development opportunities and positioning Arlington as a competitive North Texas market for institutional and private capital.

How You'll Do More Business: Join Bisnow for an in-depth look at the forces driving commercial real estate development and investment across Arlington, Texas. From mixed-use and multifamily projects near the Entertainment District to hospitality, retail, office, and industrial growth, this event connects the dots between public-private partnerships, capital deployment, and market-shaping development strategies. Bisnow brings together Arlington’s top developers, investors, city leaders, and corporate real estate decision-makers to reveal where projects are moving forward, where opportunities are emerging, and how businesses can position themselves to win work and capitalize on Arlington’s next phase of growth.

Who You'll Meet:

City Leadership, Economic Development & Planning Officials: Arlington city leaders, economic development executives, and planners guiding zoning, infrastructure, incentives, and long-term growth strategy.
Developers, Owners & Investors Active in Arlington: Decision-makers behind Arlington’s mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, retail, office, and industrial projects, especially near the Entertainment District and major growth corridors.
Corporate Real Estate, Office & Headquarters Executives: Leaders overseeing corporate relocations, office expansions, and headquarters strategy as companies move and grow in Arlington.
Hospitality, Tourism & Sports-Driven Development Leaders: Executives shaping hotels, destination retail, residential, and event-driven development tied to sports, tourism, and major global events.
Architects, Engineers & Construction Firms Delivering Major Projects: Design and construction leaders executing large-scale redevelopment, adaptive reuse, and ground-up projects across Arlington.
Industrial & Logistics Leaders Expanding the Employment Base: Owners, developers, and operators driving industrial growth, advanced manufacturing, and logistics development in the Arlington market.

Why You Should Attend: Bisnow events convene the most influential leaders in commercial real estate and healthcare to identify opportunities, build meaningful connections, and drive business growth. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, Bisnow delivers unmatched access to the people, projects, and insights shaping the market. Join us for a focused look at Arlington, TX and the strategies defining its next phase of growth.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:15 AM	Opening Remarks Presented by Arlington EDC
9:15 AM 10:15 AM	Arlington at the Center of It All: Growth, Investment & Identity in a Regional Powerhouse How corporate relocations, sports-driven development, manufacturing growth, and mixed-use investment are reshaping the city's commercial real estate landscape
10:15 AM 10:30 AM	Closing Networking

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