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Boston Higher Education & University Development Summit

Today's Sustainable Planning, Development, Construction & Design Trends Revitalizing Campus Spaces

Event Ended On: Tuesday November 14 2023

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Speakers and Panels

Fireside Chat: Where Mission Meets Profit

Purnima Kapur

Purnima Kapur

Chief of University Planning and Design, Harvard University

Building a Greener Future: Enhancing Sustainability in Universities

Integrating Sustainability in Campus Development & Beyond

Janna Cohen-Rosenthal

Janna Cohen-Rosenthal

Sustainability & Resiliency Planner, University of Massachusetts Boston

Revitalizing & Upgrading Campus Spaces

Facility Upgrades & University Development

Erin McCabe

Erin McCabe

Vice President for Facilities, Berklee College of Music
Laura Brink Pisinski

Laura Brink Pisinski

VP, University Real Estate & Facilities Management, Simmons University
Dan Lanneville

Dan Lanneville

Senior Vice President Operations, Skanska USA Building

Opening Remarks

Dominic Sorrentino

Dominic Sorrentino

Education Account Executive, Motorola Solutions

WHY THIS MATTERS

What You'll Learn: 

  • What role does public-private partnerships (P3s) play in financing student housing and other campus projects? How can universities leverage public-private partnerships to increase the availability of affordable housing options for students?
  • How do universities balance the preservation of historical and cultural significance while undertaking campus upgrades and redevelopment projects?
  • In what ways are universities leveraging renewable energy sources and energy-efficient technologies to enhance sustainability and reduce energy consumption?
  • How does the modernization of campus infrastructure and technology contribute to improved student experiences and academic outcomes?
  • What initiatives have universities implemented to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental stewardship among students, faculty, and staff?
  • How has the economic uncertainty impacted the financing options available for higher education institutions?
  • How are universities addressing the challenge of rising operational costs while maintaining affordability and accessibility for students?

 

How You'll Do More Business:

Join industry leaders, owners, developers, and investors for valuable insights on the future of student housing and university development. Discover cutting-edge technologies and eco-friendly amenities transforming campuses. Gain exclusive knowledge on investor growth drivers and the latest design trends reshaping student housing. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the dynamic world of higher education infrastructure and development.

 

Projects, Articles & Current Events:

Check out some of the projects our panelists will be discussing, as well as the latest news about design, construction and development in Student Housing and University Development:

 

Why You Should Attend: 

Network with top brokers, owners, developers, investors, property managers and more!

 

What Does Your Ticket Get You: 

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you 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 we do. 

 

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Event Producer, Julianna Short, at Julianna.short@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ally.araco@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02116

Ballroom Name: Essex South Ballroom


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$45 Event Parking

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Pre-Event Networking
9:00 AM
9:25 AM
Fireside Chat: Where Mission Meets Profit
9:25 AM
10:10 AM
Building a Greener Future: Enhancing Sustainability in Universities
Integrating Sustainability in Campus Development & Beyond
10:10 AM
10:55 AM
Revitalizing & Upgrading Campus Spaces
Enhancing Campus Spaces through Facility Upgrades & University Development
10:55 AM
11:30 AM
Post-Event Networking

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