The Future of Philadelphia Suburbs

WHY THIS MATTERS

What You'll Learn: 

• Among the Philadelphia suburbs, which areas have the largest amount of sublet office space available? What are some notable examples of buildings with significant vacancies?
• What role does zoning play in suburban communities and how does it impact developers' ability to repurpose or adapt non-prime office buildings?
• What unique challenges and opportunities arise in shaping commercial spaces in suburban areas as compared to urban environments within the Philadelphia metropolitan area?
• How do commuting patterns and transportation infrastructure influence the development strategies in different suburbs around Philadelphia?
• How does the diversification of recreational activities, like pickleball, influence the demand for commercial real estate, particularly in terms of securing prime locations and attracting tenants in a dynamic market?
• What implications does the projected moderation in retail fundamentals in 2024  have for retail tenants and landlords in the Philadelphia suburbs, and what strategies can they adopt to navigate potential challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the market?

Why You Should Attend: 

Engage with influential owners, developers and industry leaders in an insightful exploration of the ongoing transformation of Philadelphia's suburban landscape. Gain valuable insights into the evolving preferences of today's tenants for office spaces and discover strategies employed by developers to seamlessly blend the historical significance of existing structures with contemporary standards. Delve into the latest trends that have emerged in the retail, industrial and mixed-use markets over the past few months and receive a comprehensive overview of the dynamic developments in the region.

How You'll Do More Business: 

Network with top developers, property managers, brokers, owners and more!

What Does Your Ticket Get You: 

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. 

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Director of Event Production, Elizabeth Baker, at liz.baker@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

PROJECTS, ARTICLES & CURRENT EVENTS

Check out some of the projects our panelists will be discussing, as well as the latest news about design, construction and development in the Philadelphia Suburbs:

• Brandywine sells Radnor retail center for $14.2M amid 'incredibly high' investor interest
• The winners and losers in Philadelphia's post-COVID office market
• Few are working full-time in the office anymore, but some argue it’s nowhere near a ‘real estate recession’ in Philly
• Toll Brothers plans 280-home Malvern development after buying land for $33M
• Retailers Back On Store Expansion Trail At 40,000-Person Conference, See Big Gains From AI
• Whitemarsh Township releases draft zoning changes that could bring more apartments and townhouses to area of Spring Mill Train Station in Conshohocken
• Change could be coming to office park along Ridge Pike/Colwell Lane in Conshohocken
• Mall Giant Simon Property Plans To Drop $800M On Retrofits This Year
• Boomi to relocate its headquarters after hitting a half-billion dollars in revenue last year
• Federal Realty set to break ground on redevelopment of former Lord & Taylor store in Bala Cynwyd
• DRA, KPR Secure $55 Million Refinancing for Quartermaster Plaza in Philadelphia