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Higher Education & Student Housing – Campus Growth and Housing the Next Generation

Anthony Bracali

Anthony Bracali

AVP for Planning, Design & Construction

Drexel

Emanuel Gunn

Emanuel Gunn

AVP, Public Private Partnerships

American Campus Communities

Joe Coyle

Joe Coyle

President, Student Living

The Michaels Organization

Anne Papageorge

Anne Papageorge

SVP, Facilities & Real Estate

University of Pennsylvania

David Hincher

David Hincher

National Market Lead

Colliers Engineering & Design

Matthew Stein
Moderator

Matthew Stein

Vice President

MSC University

Anne Papageorge

SVP, Facilities & Real Estate

University of Pennsylvania

Anne Papageorge is the Senior Vice President for Facilities and Real Estate Services at the

University of Pennsylvania. Anne joined the University in October 2006 and has responsibility

for Planning; Design and Construction; Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Utilities; and

Real Estate Operations and Development. She oversees a department of approximately 1,000

staff, $200 M in operating expenses and a capital budget averaging approximately $350 M per

year, the Penn Connects campus development plan, and the Environmental Sustainability

Advisory Committee responsible for developing and implementing the Climate and

Sustainability Action Plan for the university.

Anne is a licensed landscape architect and was previously the Senior Vice President and

Memorial Design Director for the Lower Manhattan Development Corp., managing the planning,

design and construction of the nearly $1 billion project encompassing the World Trade Center

Memorial, Memorial Museum, Visitor’s Center and related facilities.

Prior to joining the LMDC in 2004, she worked in design and construction for the City of New

York, where she served as first deputy commissioner of the Department of Design and

Construction, managing a staff of 1,200 and overseeing 750 projects valued at $4.4 billion.

Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from the State University of New York

College of Environmental Science and Forestry School of Landscape Architecture and an

M.B.A. from the City University of New York Baruch College. She serves on the executive

boards for Longwood Gardens, the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the

University City Science Center, and the Schuylkill River Development Corporation; she also

serves on the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Executive Leadership Team.

Matthew Stein

Moderator

MSC University

As Vice President and Director of MSC U, Mr. Stein helps to redefine campuses and business improvement districts all over the country to attract students, impress alumni, retain talent and engage the community. MSC U is a full service advisory firm offering comprehensive retail solutions to institutions of higher education, developers, municipalities, medical centers, not-for profits as well as professional service companies, including, but not limited to: market analysis, portfolio evaluation, master planning, concept design, retail merchandising, existing lease analysis, strategic long term planning and end user placement.

Mr. Stein’s diverse experience within the higher education sector was developed during a 9 year career at American Campus Communities (NYSE:ACC). While with ACC, Mr. Stein held various positions in both management and development. Mr. Stein spent the majority of his tenure at ACC managing on-campus developments and was responsible for multiple ground-up, mixed-use projects totaling over half of a billion dollars in investments for institutions including Arizona State University, Drexel University and the University of New Mexico, amongst others. He is an active member of a number of professional organizations, including ICSC, Lambda Alpha International, and NACAS, serving as both a member and speaker/panelist for such groups. Mr. Stein was recently recognized by Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly 2014” as the “Best Real Estate Visionary”.

Matthew Stein on MSC University: “Our approach is simple. We add value by looking at and understanding the bigger picture throughout the development continuum. From construction advisory services to portfolio analysis, we provide comprehensive solutions based on our partner’s needs. We are experienced enough to be the safe choice, while creative and imaginative enough to be the group you want helping define your project.”

Mr. Stein lives in Philadelphia with his wife Emily, their daughter Lenora, and their rescue dog, Cassidy.

Building the Education Pipeline: From Early Learning to K-12

Maria Sourbeer

Maria Sourbeer

EVP

Mosaic Development

Carolyn Green

Carolyn Green

Chief of Staff

Pennsylvania's Office of Child Development and Early Learning

Shante' Brown

Shante' Brown

Deputy Secretary of Child Development and Early Learn

Pennsylvania Department of Education

Teresa Fleming

Teresa Fleming

COO

The School District of Philadelphia

Mayva Donnon

Mayva Donnon

Partner

KSS Architects

Charles Houder
Moderator

Charles Houder

Principal & Founder

Haverford Development Partners

Maria Sourbeer

EVP

Mosaic Development

Maria Sourbeer has made a career out of bridging the gap between her capabilities as an architect/developer and her responsibilities as a community member. She believes that a beautiful and well-designed space has a positive influence on a basic human level. She's carried this idea through from her experience as a Peace Corps Volunteer, to her current position as Executive Vice President of Development for Mosaic Development Partners.

At Mosaic, Maria leads the community development team, guiding development strategy and execution through construction completion and stabilization. She also serves as mentor and cross-collaborator for the team to ensure the highest standard of quality is continuously delivered on projects. Together with the Mosaic team, Maria finds creative ways to develop real estate and bring jobs, homes and commercial enterprise to challenged urban neighborhoods.

Maria has over 20 years of professional experience and continues to grow through her love of family, work and play. Outside of Mosaic, she dedicates volunteer efforts to the Community Design Collaborative, Norris Square Community Alliance, Impact Loan Fund and the South Philly Food Coop.

Mayva Donnon

Partner

KSS Architects

A Partner at KSS Architects, Mayva is drawn to architecture because of the opportunities it presents to tackle a breadth of challenges that demand both creative and practical solutions. Through her ability to balance the technical aspects of architectural practice with the human side of design Mayva has led several of KSS’ most noted projects and built many of the firm’s lasting client relationships. Mayva is an expert in the design of engaging learning environments for early childhood, K-12, higher education, and community clients. As one of the key design voices in the firm, she is dedicated to fostering collaborations among staff, consultants, clients, and other collaborators to create innovative and inclusive design solutions. She has led the practice with research to inform how human-centric approach to design can address the issues of neurodiversity for projects such as Bancroft Mount Laure Campus and Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services. This research is fueled by her belief that if the built environment is designed for our most vulnerable population the result will be a better environment for all.

Charles Houder

Moderator

Haverford Development Partners

Charlie is the founder and principal of Haverford Development Partners and has been engaged in real estate investment and development for over 25 years. He has been involved in real estate acquisitions and development in more than 12 states with cumulative valuations in excess of $1 billion. Those transactions have consisted of master planned campuses, commercial office acquisitions, retail center acquisitions, hotel development and multi-family and mixed use development and construction. Charlie has particular experience and expertise in navigating complex land development and planning projects in highly discerning municipalities. Notable among those projects are The Reserve at Maybrook in Lower Merion Township, a 250-unit multi-family development on 35 acres in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, and Rivermark in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, which features 475 apartments and ground-floor retail on a 10-acre waterfront site. In recent years, HDP has developed significant master developer relationships with several educational institutions and providers of behavioral health services to special needs populations. Most significantly among those is HDP having been named the master developer of Elwyn’s 260-acre main campus in Media, Pennsylvania. As part of that development, HDP recently broke ground on a new 80,000 square foot school building on Elwyn’s campus, which will open in 2027 as part of Elwyn’s 175 Anniversary. In parallel with his professional endeavors, Charlie is on several philanthropic boards including the Board of Visitors for Orthopaedic Surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Board of Directors of Camp Sunshine on Sebago Lake in Casco, Maine, and the Elwyn Health & Human Services Foundation. Charlie is also the Founder of The Matthew Charles Houder Fund for Pediatric Orthopaedic Research, in memory of his late son (www.mattschopfund.com). Charlie received a B.A. from Western University and a J.D. from Syracuse University. Charlie was born and raised in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and he lives with his wife and three children in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania.

Why You Should Attend the Philadelphia Education Real Estate Conference

Why This Matters

Education is one of the region’s greatest economic engines, yet the real estate it depends on is aging fast. Childcare shortages are keeping parents out of the workforce. Public school buildings average more than 70 years old and need billions in repairs. Universities are expanding, consolidating, or reinventing campus footprints based on shifting enrollment and student housing needs. Every move has ripple effects on neighborhoods, employers, and the broader real estate market. Understanding how education facilities are planned, funded, and delivered is becoming central to Philadelphia’s future competitiveness. Join developers, education leaders, financiers, and policymakers to examine how the region can modernize learning space, unlock capital for new projects, and create environments that attract families, students, employers, and investment. Education real estate is no longer a niche category. It is workforce strategy, community development, and placemaking rolled into one.

What You Will Learn

  • Childcare Costs and Real Estate Challenges: Building out a daycare center is expensive, roughly $5 million per new site when factoring construction and land. We’ll delve into the financial hurdles (and potential solutions) for developing early childhood facilities, including rising construction costs, site selection in urban vs. suburban areas, and navigating zoning or code requirements for child safety.

  • Massive Infrastructure Needs: Philadelphia’s K-12 infrastructure requires urgent attention. The average school building is 73 years old, and some date to the 1800s. Hear the scope of needed improvements, including estimates of $5–$10 billion in deferred maintenance and upgrades. The conversation will underscore how aging facilities (leaky roofs, outdated heating, poor ventilation, environmental hazards) directly affect student outcomes and staff retention.

  • Campus Expansion & Community Development: Universities here wield big influence as landowners and developers. The panel will highlight marquee projects transforming parking lots into a mixed-use innovation hub. Such projects blur the line between campus and city, incorporating office/lab space, retail, parks, and housing. Similarly, other institutions are expanding research and healthcare facilities that double as economic development engines. We’ll discuss best practices for “eds and meds” expansion, ensuring benefits (like jobs, improved public space) accrue to the community, and mitigating negatives such as gentrification or displacement around campuses.

  • Workforce & Economic Impact: Why is childcare increasingly seen as critical infrastructure? Adequate childcare space enables parents (especially mothers) to participate in the workforce, which in turn helps employers fill jobs, a dynamic recognized by business and civic leaders. Hear and understand the economic ripple effects of childcare accessibility and how real estate stakeholders can play a role in supporting Philadelphia’s broader talent retention and economic growth.

  • Designing Schools for the Future: Modernizing infrastructure isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s a chance to reimagine the learning environment. Panelists will discuss 21st-century school design features being implemented or planned: from upgraded ventilation and climate control, to collaborative learning commons, makerspaces, and green schoolyards. The goal is to ensure Philly’s next generation of schools are healthy, safe, and inspiring places that match the aspirations we have for our students.

  • Housing Partnerships & P3 Financing: Learn about innovative financing models in the higher ed real estate toolkit. Philadelphia has a history of university partnerships with private firms. More recently, some universities nationwide have turned to public-private partnerships to build dorms, allowing an outside developer to finance construction in exchange for long-term revenue. The panel will evaluate how such models could help schools like Temple or Penn State branch campuses build much-needed dormitories or updates without overburdening their balance sheets. We’ll also touch on investment trends. Large institutional investors see student housing as a stable asset class, which is driving capital into University City and beyond.

Articles You Should Read

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Troubles At 2 Philly-Area Academic Institutions Could Spur Redevelopment Rush Or More Blight

'Shocking': College Towns Feel The Pain Of Fewer International Students

Student Housing Sector Gets Fresh Investment

Record High To Record Low: Student Housing Fundamentals 'Rubber Band' In 2024

Primed With Private Equity, Early Education Poised For Expansion Further Into Retail

'Nobody's Looking Into It': Why Fortec Is Going All-In On Early Childhood Education Real Estate

Primrose Schools Brings Long-Term Success To CRE Through Early Education And Childcare

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Venue

Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Ballroom: Columbus Ballroom


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Agenda

Time Activity
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Building the Education Pipeline: From Early Learning to K-12

Rising childcare demand and outdated K-12 facilities are creating pressure across Philadelphia’s education infrastructure. Hear how capital, policy, and real estate innovation are reshaping how schools are built, funded, and modernized to meet the needs of today’s families and workforce.

2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Coffee Break
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Higher Education & Student Housing – Campus Growth and Housing the Next Generation

As Philadelphia’s universities expand enrollment, research space, and mixed-use campuses, demand for modern student housing and academic facilities continues to rise. Explore how institutions, developers, and capital partners are shaping campus districts, delivering housing at scale, and integrating universities more deeply into the surrounding community.

3:45 PM
4:30 PM
Post Panel Networking

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