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Speakers and Panels
Viva White Oak Fireside Chat: A Bold New Chapter for East County
P. David Bramble
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
MCB Real Estate
Marc Elrich
County Executive
Montgomery County
Elana Fine
Board Chair
Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation
Finding the Sweet Spot: Site Selection, Zoning & Housing Strategy in MoCo
Kent Marquis
Principal
Stonebridge
Marc Dubick
Principal/President
Duball
Chelsea Andrews
President, Executive Director
Housing Opportunities Commission
Stephanie Roodman
VP, Real Estate Development
Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP)
Stephen Morel
CEO
Montgomery County Green Bank
Phil Hummel
Shareholder, Land Use and Zoning
Shulman Rogers
Reinventing Moco's Mixed-Use and Experience Driven Development
Bob Elliott
CEO
Lantian Development
Aakash Thakkar
Chief Acquisitions Officer
EYA
John Ziegenhein
CEO
The Chevy Chase Land Company
Jeff Edelstein
Partner
Roadside Development
Justin Kennell
VP
Bozzuto Development Company
Chris Caron
General Manager
Industrious
Nancy P. Regelin
Shareholder
Shulman Rogers
Opening Remarks
Kevin Reynolds
Regional President
United Bank
What you'll learn
How is Montgomery County redefining its development future with new zoning tools, housing incentives, and land use amendments?
What projects are leading the way in affordable and mixed-income housing?
How are developers leveraging expedited approvals, workforce housing zoning changes and tax incentives to turn vacant office buildings into thriving residential hubs?
What role are transit-oriented developments and high-profile mixed-use projects like Strathmore Square and Chevy Chase Lake playing in reimagining urban centers across the county?
How is the county balancing growth with community concerns over density, affordability and infrastructure demands?
How You’ll Do More CRE Business:
Montgomery County is entering a transformative era. With bold new zoning text amendments, aggressive affordability goals and a strong push for commercial-to-residential conversions, the county is unlocking a wave of opportunity for developers, investors and public-private partnerships. Hear directly from the public officials, planners and real estate leaders shaping this next chapter—from Bethesda to Silver Spring and East County. Bisnow panels will unpack major policy shifts and spotlight high-impact developments, and dive into the infrastructure and financing tools making it all possible.
Who You’ll Meet: The county's owners, developers, investors, brokers, construction, designers, architects, financial institutions and more!
Projects & Articles:
Montgomery County Faces Pushback On 'Landmark' Housing Package
Council Considers New 300-Acre District in White Oak
For questions, recommendations, comments, press inquiries, or if you are interested in sponsoring, please email our Mid-Atlantic Senior Event Producer, Katie Telder, at katie.telder@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact sabrina.cole@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Ballroom: Washingtonian Ballroom
Free on-site parking
Agenda
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7:00 PM
7:45 PM
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Registration and Networking
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7:45 PM
8:15 PM
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Viva White Oak Fireside Chat: A Bold New Chapter for East County
Hear insights on the $2.8B Viva White Oak development, Montgomery County’s first-ever TIF and what it means for the future of East County. |
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8:15 PM
8:30 PM
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Networking Break!
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8:30 PM
9:15 PM
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Finding the Sweet Spot: Site Selection, Financing & Housing Strategy in MoCo
As Montgomery County refines its approach to growth with updated zoning policies and targeted infrastructure investments, discover how site selection and financing strategies are evolving, where new opportunities are arising and how innovative tools are unlocking more residential and affordable housing throughout the county. |
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9:15 PM
10:00 PM
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Reinventing Moco's Mixed-Use and Experience Driven Development
Explore the latest mixed-use projects, flexible office concepts and vibrant retail strategies. Learn what’s driving investment, how demand is shifting, and what it takes to create places where people want to live, work and play. |
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10:00 PM
11:00 PM
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Post-Event Cocktail Party
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