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D.C. Office to Residential Conversions Summit

Exploring the Dos and Dont's Behind Pivoting an Asset and the Incentives to Revitalize the District Through Repositioning

Event Ended On: Thursday June 8 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Keynote

Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams

CEO, Federal City Council

To Pivot, or Not to Pivot: Behind the Decision-Making Process Before Converting an Asset

Exploring the Financing, Zoning and Property Factors Behind Successful Conversions

Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor

Managing Director, Residential, AREP
Gregory Riegle
Moderator

Gregory Riegle

Partner, McGuire Woods

All in the Details — The Challenges and Opportunities in Converting Office into Residential

A Conversations With the Owners, Architects, and GCs Getting the Job Done

Why You Can't Miss this Summit

What You'll Learn:

  • What are some of the most noteworthy repositioning projects underway in the D.C. region?
  • How can a developer or investor determine whether an asset is worth converting — or, better to tear down and start anew?
  • How will Mayor Bowser's Revitalization Plan successful spur new interest in conversions, and how can the city better support developers taking on these projects?
  • How are these projects financed — and how can you find the right person?
  • How do factors such as historic preservation and community buy-in impact conversions?
  • What are the unique design, and construction, challenges that conversions present?

 

How You'll Do More Business: According to Yardi Matrix, Washington, D.C., led the nation in number of units converted from office to residential during 2020 and 2021 — and that number is only poised to increase. As public officials are hoping new housing opportunities will spur more movement Downtown, and hybrid office models reign supreme, more owners and investors are considering the pros — and cons — of pivoting their assets. Join us at this event to hear from the experts as they unpack the metaphysical check-list you need to go through before starting a conversion, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities the process poises. 

 

Who You'll Meet: D.C.'s top owners, developers, investors, providers, and public officials undergoing today's conversion projects. 

 

For questions regarding content, speaker suggestions or sponsorship opportunities, please email our Director of Event Production, Elizabeth Baker, at liz.baker@bisnow.com

Venue

The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center
1400 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

Ballroom: National Ballroom
Floor: Ballroom Level


Parking Information:

Discounted Valet Parking at the hotel for $38 (be sure to let the valet know you are here for the Bisnow event)

Parking Garages in the Area:

Colonial Parking:  1133 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

ParkChirp: 1120 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

LAZ Parking: 1500 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM
9:50 AM
To Pivot, or Not to Pivot: Behind the Decision-Making Process Before Converting an Asset
Exploring the Financing, Zoning and Property Factors Behind Successful Conversions
9:50 AM
9:55 AM
Networking Break!
9:55 AM
10:40 AM
All in the Details — The Challenges and Opportunities in Converting Office into Residential
A Conversations With the Owners, Architects, and GCs Getting the Job Done
10:40 AM
11:00 AM
Closing Keynote: Tony Williams
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
More Networking