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The Future of Southern California K–12 Learning Environments
Building, Designing & Modernizing Schools for Safety, Flexibility, Technology & the Student Experience
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Alix Walsh O'Brien, FAIA
Deputy Chief Facilities Executive
Los Angeles Unified School District
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Micah Ali
President
Compton Unified School District
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Kelvin Okino
Executive Director of Facilities and Construction
Irvine Unified School District
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Anney Hall
Principal
Lionakis
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Rick Willison
Project Executive
Blach Construction
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Jerry Lam
Principal
Lam + Tea Engineering
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Corey Harris
Director
Kitchell
From Bond to Building
Tracking the Capital Improvement Pipeline, Funding, Procurement, and Delivering K-12 Projects in Today's High-Cost Environment
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Carey Upton
Chief Operations Officer
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District
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Kate Hirsh
Co-Head and Managing Director, Healthcare + Education
Turner Impact Capital
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Tracy Nishihira
Executive Director, Facilities Development & Planning
Long Beach Unified School District
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Tyree Dorward
Partner
BBK
Remarks
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Mick Dunn
Technical Manager, Energy Saving Ceilings
Armstrong World Industries
Why You Won't Want To Miss This Conference:
Current Themes & Market Factors Driving K-12 Facilities Projects: Considerations influencing the market today include:
Aging campuses requiring modernization
Enrollment shifts
State & local bond measures driving construction budgets
Heightened demand for safety, security & emergency infrastructure
Energy efficiency and electrification mandates
ADA compliance & accessibility upgrades
Prop 39 and other sustainability funding sources
Tech-ready classrooms & 21st-century learning spaces
Pressure for faster project delivery & creative contracting models
Facility repurposing
What You'll Learn:
What major development, modernization and construction projects are planned across Southern California K–12 districts
How projects are being funded, bonds, state funds, federal aid, partnerships and private financing
How schools are adapting to demographic changes, declining enrollments and under-utilized facilities
Design and construction trends transforming classrooms and student support spaces
Which strategies enable campuses to deliver modern technology, safety, and learning improvements
How districts can accelerate project delivery despite rising construction costs and labor shortages
How sustainability requirements are influencing new development and modernization work
What opportunities exist for architects, builders, developers, service providers and suppliers
Notable Projects, Assets, Deals & Bids:
Los Angeles Unified: Capital Bond Program: The Budget: $41.8 billion bond program ///// The Track Record: 24,950 new school construction, rehabilitation, modernization and replacement projects to upgrade facilities and improve the learning environment for students, have been completed ///// The Current Work: 890 Board-approved projects valued at $9.5 billion are currently underway, of which nearly $5 billion is active construction. Additionally, over $1 billion in projects will go to bid and award for construction within the next year.
Irvine Unified School District Current Projects: Solis Park School, Loma Ridge Elementary School, Cadence Park K-8 Beacon Park K-8, Portola High School ///// Irvine Unified School District Bids
Lam + Tea Engineering: John Thomas Dye School Expansion in Los Angeles: MEP Engineering Services. This exciting project supports the school’s continued growth and commitment to academic excellence by adding two new east wing and west wing buildings. Collaborating with Pica + Sullivan to deliver thoughtful, efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions that support the school’s long-term vision ///// Carlthorp School Multipurpose Building project in Santa Monica, California. The new building will feature a new 300 seat auditorium, a basketball gym, meeting rooms and subterranean parking. Contribute engineering solutions that will help the campus serve future generations of students while strengthening the school’s mission and commitment to education. Collaborating with Gruen Associates and contribute to the continued growth of a vibrant educational community.
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This CRE Event: Southern California school districts are navigating enrollment fluctuations, aging facilities, bond measures, safety requirements, energy mandates, and rapid technological change, while also being expected to deliver modern, flexible learning spaces that support student outcomes. This event brings together school districts, developers, architects, contractors, facility directors, consultants, government leaders, and real estate professionals to explore new opportunities in the K-12 development and capital improvement pipeline. Learn where funding is flowing, how projects are being approved and delivered, which modernization programs are reshaping buildings & campuses, and what opportunities exist for private partnerships, procurement, design, construction and operations.
Why You Should Attend This Session: 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.
Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Superintendents, School Districts, Facility Directors, Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Construction, Designers, Consultants, Lawyers, Financial Institutions & Government Officials.
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Samantha D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com.
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Contact avery.warren@bisnow.com to get information on sponsorship, pricing and availability at this event.
Venue
Omni Hotel and Resort Los Angeles
251 S. Olive Street
Los Angeles 90012
Ballroom Name/Floor: 2nd floor - Watercourt/Bunker Hill
$22 Hotel Valet Parking
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$16-45 depending on length of time. Self-Parking, next to the hotel, at ABM Parking Services California Plaza- 300 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles. (Highly recommended for faster exit)
Agenda
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4:00 PM
5:00 PM
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Networking, Coffee & Breakfast
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5:00 PM
6:00 PM
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From Bond to Building
Tracking the Capital Improvement Pipeline, Funding, Procurement, and Delivering K-12 Projects in Today's High-Cost Environment |
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6:00 PM
6:30 PM
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Networking Break
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6:30 PM
7:30 PM
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The Future of Southern California K–12 Learning Environments
Building, Designing & Modernizing Schools for Safety, Flexibility, Technology & the Student Experience |
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7:30 PM
8:00 PM
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More Networking!
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