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San Francisco Construction & Development

Getting Creative, Problem Solving & Expediting Projects to Build a Better City

Event Ended On: Thursday July 14 2022

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Speakers and Panels

Tackling San Francisco's Construction & Development Headaches

How Developers Are Getting "Shovel Ready" in 2022 & Beyond

CJ Higley
Focusing on real estate development, land use entitlements & construction law

CJ Higley

Partner, Farella Braun + Martel

Streamlining the Entitlement Process to Break Ground Faster

Unraveling Development Frustrations by Focusing on Innovative Solutions

Suzanne Brown
creating great places that contribute to the vitality of neighborhoods

Suzanne Brown

Principal, Equity Community Builders
Richard Hannum
Building MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSING FOR San Francisco's ESSENTIAL WORKFORCE

Richard Hannum

President & CEO, Forge Development Partners
Jake Price
ADVOCATING TO BUILD MORE HOMES AT ALL LEVELS OF AFFORDABILITY

Jake Price

Business Development Manager, Housing Action Coalition
Rachael Tanner
taking care of business every. day.

Rachael Tanner

Director of Long Range Planning, City and County of San Francisco
Michael Keinath
Driving sustainable impact by delivering standalone & multidisciplinary solutions

Michael Keinath

Principal, Ramboll
Shawn Zovod
Moderator

Shawn Zovod

Partner, Lubin Olson

Key Projects For Discussion

These are some key projects in the area that our panelists will be discussing. Read more about these developments by clicking on the links:

 

TL 361 & TL 145 - Forge Development Partners

450 O’Farrell - Forge Development Partners

Piers 30/32 & Seawall Lot 330 and Piers 38 and 40- Port of San Francisco

The Mission - Avenues Development

Chase Center - Ramboll

Venue

JW Marriott San Francisco Union Square
515 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Ballroom: Metropolitan Ballroom on the Second Floor


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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Networking
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Tackling San Francisco's Construction & Development Headaches
How Developers Are Getting "Shovel Ready" in 2022 & Beyond
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Streamlining the Entitlement Process to Break Ground Faster
Unraveling Development Frustrations by Focusing on Innovative Solutions
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
Networking

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS SAN FRANCISCO CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT EVENT

What You'll Learn:

  • Construction costs, labor shortage, and supply chain issues continue to be difficult challenges impacting the construction industry. How are contractors and developers keeping up with demand amidst these setbacks?
  • What are the emerging trends developers are most interested in? What are they wary of?
  • Which areas in San Francisco are seeing the most activity and being targeted for new construction?
  • What can developers and contractors do to prepare for their next project, and speed up the process? 
  • What setbacks are industry leaders facing in getting projects approved? 
  • How are industry leaders problem solving and working around challenges to build a better city? 
  • How are City officials streamlining the process to make it easier for industry leaders to navigate? What solutions are being discussed to ensure quicker processing times?

 

How You'll Do More Business in San Francisco: Join industry leaders as they discuss construction & development in San Francisco, projects in the pipeline and how they are getting creative in today’s market, given the challenges and obstacles being faced. Gain insights on how officials are looking to move things forward by streamlining the process to help reduce the time and cost for construction across the City of San Francisco.

 

Who You'll Meet In Person: Owners, Developers, Investors, Architects, Construction, Designers, Brokers, Lawyers, Financial Institutions & Government Officials.

 

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. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market in NorCal to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!

 

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