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Student Housing Developments

Inside Look At Design & Construction

Joe Coyle

Joe Coyle

President, Student Living

The Michaels Organization

Don Liberati

Don Liberati

AVP, Business Services

Drexel Univesity

Miles Orth

Miles Orth

EVP & Chief Operating Officer

Campus Apartments

Warren Burke

Warren Burke

EVP, Development

Campus Apartments

Ben Roberts

Ben Roberts

Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder

Utopi

Jason Chmura
Moderator

Jason Chmura

Partner

KSS Architects

Warren Burke

EVP, Development

Campus Apartments

As Executive Vice President of Development, Mr. Burke has over 20 years of student housing experience, with a focus on design and construction management. Under Burke’s leadership, CA’s development team has successfully delivered over 9,000 student beds representing over $750MM of development both on- and off-campus. Prior to joining Campus Apartments, Mr. Burke served as Vice President and Development Manager at JPI Campus Quarters, where he was responsible for the oversight of over 8,000 beds of on-campus student housing.

Ben Roberts

Chief Growth Officer and Co-Founder

Utopi

As one of the Co-Founders of Utopi, Ben has led the Sales Growth and Strategic Business Development of the now leading ESG Technology Platform we know as Utopi. With a

celebrated history in Sales, he is an entrepreneur with a sharp eye for Commercial Marketing opportunities and now leads the Growth function of Utopi alongside the market entry into the United States of America. With an unmatched knowledge of the Utopi offering,

his strong roots in the Real Estate sector give him an exceptional knowledge of market trends, needs for Investors, Asset Managers and Operators, and the evolving ESG landscape.

Jason Chmura

Moderator

KSS Architects

Jason brings a wide spectrum of experience to all efforts. His background in engineering and construction informs his ability to work collaboratively with consultants and contractors to determine the right design solutions in all phases of the project. Jason’s varied project expertise, including cultural, industrial, and educational buildings helps him to understand how to balance pragmatic needs and architectural style to create buildings that truly express a client’s vision. A LEED Accredited Professional, Jason brings his passion for environmental sustainability to every project and extends his interest beyond the firm as an educator in sustainable design principles.

Transforming Campuses

Analyzing Philadelphia's Higher Education Development Projects

Anne Papageorge

Anne Papageorge

SVP, Facilities & Real Estate

University of Pennsylvania

Dominique Casimir

Dominique Casimir

SVP, Enterprise Asset Management

Thomas Jefferson University

Maria Sourbeer

Maria Sourbeer

EVP

Mosaic Development

Bill Graves

Bill Graves

Vice President of Healthcare & Higher Education

Clemens Construction Company

Chuck Hurchalla
Moderator

Chuck Hurchalla

Founder and CEO

Evolution Sustainability Group

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.

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.

Bill Graves

Vice President of Healthcare & Higher Education

Clemens Construction Company

Bill Graves is leading Clemens’ Healthcare and Higher Education efforts, with an extensive

track record in overseeing successful projects and teams in these sectors. In the higher

education realm, Bill has managed large-scale campus expansions and student housing

developments, including building additions, overbuilds, fit-outs, and major infrastructure

upgrades at leading universities. His experience spans both new construction and

renovation, ensuring the creation of functional and sustainable spaces for students and

faculty. Bill’s meticulous planning and execution of logistically complex projects have

made him an invaluable asset to the C3 team.

Chuck Hurchalla

Moderator

Evolution Sustainability Group

Chuck Hurchalla is the president of Evolution Sustainability Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the deregulated energy markets, including natural gas, electricity and petroleum products. He is considered a subject matter expert on hedging strategies and the fundamental and technical drivers of movements in the energy markets, including renewable products. In addition, he has been instrumental in helping clients develop comprehensive energy management solutions that meet or exceed energy efficiency and sustainability goals.

Why You Can't Miss This 2024 Philadelphia Student Housing Development Conference:

What You’ll Learn:

  • How does the development of research buildings foster collaboration between local businesses and universities?

  • Limited student applicant pool: How are universities using campus development to attract top applicants?

  • What are universities prioritizing in their campus master plans?

  • The need for space has changed in recent times. How are universities optimizing existing facilities to cater to today's demands?

  • From a design standpoint what are the demands from student and faculty members for on-campus and off-campus facilities?

  • What economic drivers are currently in place to push universities in the direction of building more commercial, mixed-use projects?

  • What strategic development initiatives do universities have in place to prepare their students for the world of tomorrow?

  • How does the feasibility of financing for higher education projects differ from other asset classes?

  • From market trends and the state of capital markets, to the biggest projects, what is the current landscape of investing in student housing?

  • Economic impact of higher ed development: What are the economic ripple effects of higher ed projects on the local and regional economy?

How You'll Do More Business: Join us to interact with key leaders in Philadelphia's higher education real estate market. You'll gain critical insights into student housing development, financing strategies, and emerging design trends in higher education development. This is an essential event for developers, investors, urban planners, and anyone involved in Philadelphia's higher education sector, providing tools and knowledge to navigate the evolving real estate landscape.

Who Attends: Philadelphia’s university leaders, policy makers, city officials, investors, owners, developers, lenders, brokers, occupiers, planners, architects, designers, consultants and advisors.

Why You Should Attend: 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 regarding content, speaking, and sponsorship opportunities, please email our Northeast Event Producer, Joshua Piquion, at joshua.piquion@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

PHILADELPHIA'S 2024 HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECTS, ARTICLES & CURRENT EVENTS

Venue

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 N 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Ballroom / Floor: Liberty Ballroom AB / Ballroom Level


$36 self-park / $60 Valet

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Agenda

Time Activity
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
Coffee, Breakfast & Networking
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
Inside Look At Student Housing Development, Design & Construction

1.) Discuss design and space elements students require in today's market.
2.) Learn how universities can leverage private partnerships to build more housing while not hurting the balance sheet.

1:50 PM
2:35 PM
Transforming Campuses: Analyzing Philadelphia's Higher Education Development Projects

1.) Learn how universities are leveraging their campus real estate to attract more students.
2.) Understand how universities are approaching campus design to meet the demands of students and faculty members.

2:35 PM
3:00 PM
Post-Event Networking

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