Asbury Park & Long Branch Real Estate Conference

Wed Aug 19, 2026

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Asbury Park & Long Branch Real Estate Conference

Development, Investment & Redevelopment Along New Jersey's Most Sought-After Coastline

Wednesday August 19 2026 @ 8:30 AM EDT

$109.00

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Speakers and Panels

Michael Sommer

Chief Development Officer, Kushner

Brian Cheripka

Principal, Starfield Companies

Michele Alonso

Director Planning & Redevelopment, City of Asbury Park

Roy Stillman

President, Stillman Development International

Matt Errico

Director, Acquisitions, Toll Brothers

David Minno

Founding Principal, MINNO & WASKO

Todd Katz

Todd Katz is an accomplished Realtor with over 35 years of experience, Todd has been representing buyers and sellers in the real estate market since graduating from Emory University in 1987. His dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence have earned him a solid reputation in the industry. Todd’s diverse background in his family’s retail business and real estate holdings gives a unique perspective to his real estate practice. His strong negotiation skills and attention to detail ensure that his clients receive exceptional service throughout the entire transaction process. Having grown up in Long Branch and Rumson, NJ Todd has an intimate knowledge of the local market and a deep appreciation for the community. He takes pride in helping clients navigate the complexities of the real estate market, whether they are small business owners, seasoned investors, builders or land developers. Being Residential Construction Certified and a Certified New Home Specialist, he has gained respect with local builders where he often helps clients talk through design plans and is well-versed with new construction and development. He is extremely passionate about helping you make one of the most important decisions in your life – purchasing or selling your home, land or business. Todd’s natural networking abilities also position him well to form strategic partnerships across the real estate industry. Beyond his professional achievements, Todd finds solace and inspiration in his family and community. He resides in Ocean Twp NJ with his wife and fellow real estate agent, Chris Katz, and their 4 daughters. Todd’s philosophy is rooted in respect and service. His guiding principle is straightforward in his life and business dealings: “We get what we give.” He prioritizes his time on giving back to the community and supporting causes close to his heart through volunteering. He works closely with many charitable organizations, including RWJ Barnabas Medical Center, Long Branch Chamber of Commerce, Jewish Federation, NJ Repertory Company and the National Historic Registry’s Church of The Seven Presidents. With a passion for real estate and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, Todd Katz is your trusted guide in achieving your real estate goals. Connect with him today to make your real estate dreams a reality.

The Katz Team at Douglas Elliman

Principal

Todd Katz

Principal, The Katz Team at Douglas Elliman

Eric Ballou

Partner, InSite Engineering

Stephen Carlidge

Mr. Carlidge is President of Shore Point Architecture, P.A. and founded the company in 2001. He has 45 years of professional experience spanning a wide range of project types including residential, commercial, institutional and mixed-use buildings. As founder and principal of Shore Point Architecture, P.A., Mr. Carlidge has concentrated his design efforts on mixed-use projects, educational facilities and luxury residential developments and balanced this with a significant concentration on affordable housing. In recent years, Mr. Carlidge has been involved in the design and development of several oceanfront mid-rise (6-10 stories) luxury residential projects in Long Branch, New Jersey. These include South Beach at Long Branch, The Lofts at Pier Village and most recently, the Atlantic Club, a 132-unit, multi-tower development featuring two residential towers over a three-story underground parking garage. Mr. Carlidge has also been directly involved in a large mixed-use project on the oceanfront in the national historic district of Ocean Grove. This project is extremely unique in that it features a six-story hotel, two 4 story luxury residential buildings, boardwalk retail and single-family homes all sitting atop and underground parking deck. Prior to founding Shore Point Architecture, Mr. Carlidge was a Principal at Vitetta, a large multidisciplined A/E firm based in Philadelphia with satellite offices in seven states. At Vitetta, Mr. Carlidge directed the firm’s Educational Studio executing projects valued at nearly $900M across the country. He also directed the firm’s Sports Facilities Studio where he was responsible for projects including the Liacouras Center at Temple University, a 10,000 seat multi-purpose arena and the Sun Bank Arena (now the CURE Arena), a 12,000-seat hockey arena in Trenton, New Jersey. Prior to his tenure at Vitetta, Mr. Carlidge practiced at GRAD (formerly the Grad Partnership) in Newark, NJ where he was responsible for numerous projects including high-rises, office buildings, research laboratories and residential work.

Shore Point Architecture

President

Stephen Carlidge

President, Shore Point Architecture

Why You Should Attend This 2026 New Jersey Asbury Park & Long Branch Event

What You'll Learn:

How are developers balancing luxury for-sale product with workforce and affordable housing across Asbury Park and Long Branch?
What role are PILOT programs and redevelopment designations playing in making coastal projects financially viable for developers and municipalities?
With Jersey Shore home values up 49.1% over five years, what's sustaining demand, and what are the risks ahead?
How are developers structuring capital stacks for large coastal projects as construction costs rise and rate volatility persists?
What types of investors are entering the Asbury Park Opportunity Zone and how is that capital reshaping the development landscape?
How do Asbury Park's height restrictions and Long Branch's high-rise waterfront create two distinct markets for developers and capital?
As hospitality and mixed-use projects multiply, how is the Shore's year-round economy evolving beyond its seasonal roots?
Monmouth County has just 2.6 months of housing supply. How are local governments and developers responding to persistent inventory shortfalls?
How are coastal permitting requirements and flood resilience standards reshaping construction budgets and timelines for Shore-market developers?
As hospitality and mixed-use projects multiply, how is the Shore's year-round economy evolving beyond its seasonal roots?

How you'll do more business:

Hear from developers, investors, builders, city officials and capital providers on the future of development and investment activity in New Jersey. Furthermore, learn how the industry is increasing housing supply, prioritizing affordability as well as attracting and keeping investment in the state vs. other competing markets.

Who attends:

Investors, owners, developers, architects, general contractors, engineers, lenders, brokers, lawyers, city officials, housing advocates, consultants, property managers and more!

Why should you attend:

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you 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.

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Northeast Event Producer at joshua.piquion@bisnow.com

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:30 AM 9:30 AM	Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
9:30 AM 10:15 AM	Waterfront Development: Housing, Hospitality & Mixed-Use 1.) Assess the growing demand for year-round residential product versus seasonal hospitality-oriented development, and how developers are balancing both. 2.) Examine the development pipelines shaping Asbury Park and Long Branch, from luxury condominiums to affordable mixed-use redevelopment.
10:15 AM 11:00 AM	Aligning the Deal and Build: Connecting Capital, Design & Construction Execution 1.) Examine how rising construction costs along the Shore are influencing what gets designed, what gets value-engineered and where lenders draw the line on project feasibility. 2.) Explore how developers are aligning capital partners, architects and general contractors earlier in the process to reduce risk and keep projects on schedule.
11:00 AM 11:30 AM	Post Event Networking