Program

The 2009 Developer Conference promises:

  • A 2010 Forecast from Economic and Market experts on the market environment for neighborhood and community development.
  • Exclusive analysis and perspective on ways policy is or is not gaining market traction.
  • A market-by-market drill down on jobs, households, sentiment, and other fundamental drivers of new opportunity
  • A focus on where the distressed opportunities are richest and most rewarding.
  • Tactics to keep infrastructure in tact while building continues to work its way out of supply excesses…
  • Specific opportunities to leverage design sustainability, energy and water conservation credits and more immediate capital support
  • Working the publicly funded agencies for nearer-term capital access

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Items in the program include:

  • Keynote Presentation – Dowell Myers, a specialist in demographic trends and their relation to all areas of policy and planning, will share his views on the volatile real estate market and how to plot a roadmap to recovery.
  • Awards Luncheon – During this sit-down lunch, Developer’s  Sustainability Award will be bestowed for the project that demonstrates the best use of sustainable principles in terms of land use, zoning, and planning. Additionally, the prestigious Multifamily Executive Awards will be given which honor innovative executives, projects and initiatives. The Executive of the Year and Project of the Year will also be announced.
  • Breakfast Roundtable Discussions –During the buffet breakfast in the Exhibit Hall, roundtable discussions will be set up on hot topics facing developers today. Each discussion will be headed by a moderator.
    Hot Topics Include:
    • Legislative Challenges
    • Concessions and Renewals
    • Marketing and Social Networking
    • Affordable and Tax Credit Deals
    • Seniors Housing and Assisted Living
    • Student Housing

Experience two vital events at once with co-location of the Developer Conference with the 2009 Multifamily Executive Conference. Attendees of the Developer Conference have access to a wider range of educational sessions and networking opportunities.

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