Southern California Development, Construction & Design Conference
Tue May 19, 2026
Southern California Development, Construction & Design Conference
Unifying the Forces Behind SoCal’s Built Environment: Creative Planning, Project Strategy & Building Excellence
To be hosted in Downtown Los Angeles
$117.00
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Event Host
843 N Spring St
843 N Spring St is a newly constructed ±122,380 SF creative office and retail building in the heart of Chinatown, Los Angeles. Designed by LEVER Architecture, the five-story mass timber (CLT) structure combines sustainable design with highly flexible, light-filled floor plates ranging from ±2,600 RSF to ±30,000 RSF.
The property features 12’–18’ clear heights, private outdoor decks, landscaped courtyards designed by James Corner Field Operations, operable glass, and a rooftop amenity deck with sweeping views of DTLA and the surrounding hills. On-site restaurant and retail, 141 secured parking spaces (2/1,000), valet, bike storage, locker rooms with showers, and touchless smart entry systems support a modern tenant experience.
Located steps from Chinatown Station and minutes from Union Station, 843 N Spring St delivers architectural distinction, sustainability, and premier accessibility in one of LA’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Speakers and Panels
The Southern California Development Pipeline & Investment Outlook
Forecasting Trends, Capital Markets Shifts & The Future of CRE Projects
Construction Execution in a Challenging Market
Costs, Labor, Supply Chain, Risk Mitigation & Project Delivery Strategies
Tom Veje
Paul Giorgio
Ryan Heeter
April Stock
Designing for a New Era
Innovation, Technology & Future-Forward Architecture
Why You Won't Want To Miss This Conference:
What You'll Learn:
Development & Capital Markets
- What trends are developers forecasting across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and surrounding markets?
- How are interest rates and inflation shaping underwriting, pro formas, and deal flow?
- Which asset classes are attracting the most capital and where is demand shifting?
- How are lenders evaluating risk in today’s economic climate?
- What financing models are emerging? JV structures, mezzanine, PACE, private credit?
Design & Technology
- How is AI transforming design workflows, building operations, and long-term planning?
- What role does BIM, digital twins, and data analytics play in optimizing projects?
- How are smart building technologies reshaping tenant expectations and leasing strategies?
- How can flexible-use design mitigate market volatility across CRE sectors?
- Which amenities add the most value in today’s competitive environment?
Construction Trends & Risk Mitigation
- How are GCs and developers navigating material shortages and long lead times?
- How are teams addressing labor shortages through training, partnerships & tech adoption?
- What strategies reduce cost overruns, schedule delays, and project risk?
- How are modular, prefab, and hybrid construction methods changing SoCal project delivery?
- What are lenders and investors requiring around construction risk management?
Urban Policy, Planning & Regulation
- Which policy shifts and permitting changes are most affecting timelines and budgets?
- How can density be increased without displacing communities or straining infrastructure?
- How adaptive reuse regulations are evolving and how they apply to CRE redevelopment.
Sustainability & Resilience
- How are electrification and decarbonization mandates impacting design + construction costs?
- Which green building standards are emerging as must-haves for investors and tenants?
- How can resilience strategies be incorporated economically into new developments?
- How can urban density be balanced with open space, mobility, and community needs?
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This CRE Event: Join leading developers, architects, general contractors, engineers, and CRE leaders as they come together for the SoCal Development, Construction & Design Conference. Discover how Southern California’s top CRE teams are navigating policy challenges, pushing ahead amid cost pressures, implementing groundbreaking design strategies, and leveraging new technology to deliver resilient, future-ready projects. Gain insights across the full project lifecycle, from early design vision to development feasibility to construction delivery, across all major asset classes including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, life sciences, mixed-use, hospitality and more. Meet leaders from Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and surrounding cities.
Notable Projects, Assets + Deals:
Cityview: 6136 Manchester (breaking ground this year): 6136 Manchester is a 489-unit project in the heart of the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the largest projects to be entitled in Los Angeles in many years, its features 489 units of multifamily housing and 16,120 square feet of ground-floor retail ///// Apollo: Apollo is a 265-unit community in Los Angeles’ South Bay. The transit-oriented developed is located in a high-growth area of the South Bay near major tech, automotive and aerospace employers, including SpaceX, the Tesla Design Center and Ring ///// Belle on Bev: Belle on Bev is a 243-unit mixed-use project in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) featuring modern apartments stylized with art deco design inspired by the area’s cultural and musical influence ///// Silva: Silva is a 221-unit, Class A multifamily community in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles. Situated on a hilltop that provides 360-degree views of the city, Silva is the first institutional grade multifamily asset of its size delivered in the Silver Lake/Echo Park neighborhoods.
HLB Lighting: SAN Terminal 1 ///// Warner Bros. Discovery Second Century ///// Orange County Museum of Art
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: Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Construction, Designers, Brokers, 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.
Venue
843 N Spring St
843 N Spring St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking Information:
821 N Spring St $5 parking
Agenda
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Networking, Coffee & Breakfast
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Construction Execution in a Challenging Market
Costs, Labor, Supply Chain, Risk Mitigation & Project Delivery Strategies
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9:45 AM 10:00 AM |
Networking Break
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Designing for a New Era
Innovation, Technology & Future-Forward Architecture
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
The Southern California Development Pipeline & Investment Outlook
Forecasting Trends, Capital Markets Shifts & The Future of CRE Projects
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11:30 AM 12:00 PM |
More Networking!
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