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Turning The River Green - CRE Along the Chicago Waterfront

Chicago's Riverfront Developers, Owners, and Operators Share their Vision for its Future

Event Ended On: Tuesday March 19 2024

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Speakers and Panels

Major Projects

Leaders from Chicago's largest riverside projects share the progress and potential of their latest work.

John Tomlinson
Salesforce Tower

John Tomlinson

Managing Director, Hines
Jonathon Cordell
Southbank Development

Jonathon Cordell

Development Director, Lendlease
Paul Purewal
Halsted Pointe

Paul Purewal

Real Estate Development, Onni Group of Companies
David Brooks

David Brooks

President, Mcguire Engineers
Sandya Dandamudi

Sandya Dandamudi

President, GI Stone
Eric Masi
Moderator

Eric Masi

Founder, Torque

THE PAST AND FUTURE OF RIVERSIDE DEVELOPMENT

What has the last decade looked like for Chicago's River, and what does the future have in store?

Drew Nieman
150 N Riverside

Drew Nieman

Executive Vice President, Riverside Investment and Development
Matthew Fiascone
Cassidy on Canal

Matthew Fiascone

President, The Habitat Company
Christine Carlyle
Moderator

Christine Carlyle

Principal and Director of Planning, SCB

Why You Can't Miss This Event

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • What key trends, projects, and developments are leaders planning for across the riverfront? How can Chicago make use of this unique asset? 
  • What new developments or upcoming riverfront projects are bellwethers for the Chicago market? Are there particular niches, updates, or opportunities that developers, or even tenants, find appealing?
  • How are developers and tenants working together to make best use of the river? What can be learned from the most successful real estate partnerships?
  • In the context of a fast-changing market, how can investors stay attuned to the latest financial priorities and opportunities of the riverfront development?
  • What are the barriers to entry for the Chicago riverside? How can developers, owners and investors make progress?
  • How are high interest rates and other economic headwinds affecting river development and expansion operations? 
  • How are property owners ensuring flexibility in their developments and accommodating potential shifts in market demand or changes in regional dynamics?
  • How do new developments like Halsted Point and Cirrus impact the surrounding communities?
  • How have riverfront real estate investment and development been changed by Illinois’ and Chicago’s growing national profile? How can the city evolve to meet the changing needs of businesses and the community?
  • What considerations should be made in design and construction of new and even existing spaces as developers plan their riverside developments?

 

How You’ll Do More Business: 

Set against the backdrop of a world-class skyline and at the intersection of public ownership and private enterprise, real estate development along the Chicago River remains as intricate an experiment as the waterway itself. With limited capacity and endless ambition, those working to bring their visions to life face equal part challenge and opportunity in their creation of sprawling developments rife with new apartments, businesses, and restaurants along the waterway.

As the city welcomes spring, and with it the return of thousands to its downtown, what trends and asset classes are Chicago’s riverside real estate professionals finding most interesting? How are developers, architects, and investors working together to create modern hospitality and multifamily experiences amidst a complex financial environment? And what types of partnerships are necessary in crafting a waterfront ready for the next generation of urban development?

Join Bisnow and leaders across the industry for a first-of-its-kind discussion exploring how Chicago and its business are harnessing the potential of riverfront real estate to become a more verdant and vibrant city than ever before.

 

Key Projects From Our Speakers:

Development of the Year, City: Cirrus, Lendlease and Magellan Development Group

Onni receives approval for revised Phase 1 at Halsted Pointe

Nerves of steel: 150 North Riverside

Salesforce Tower Chicago (Wolf Point South)

 

Who You'll Network With At This Event: 

Owners, developers, investors, brokers, business consultants, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, accountants, bankers and city and government officials.

 

Why You Should Attend This Session: 

Bisnow events convene the biggest power players in the industry to help you grow your business across a complex market. With engaging discussions, exclusive networking opportunities, and the largest and most equipped audience in the field, Bisnow’s unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of the real estate market makes attendance a value add for any CRE professional. 

 

Questions about your ticket purchase or interested in sponsoring?

Reach out to customerservice@bisnow.com for customer support. For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our Chicago event producer Will Follett at will.follett@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Venue

Swissotel Chicago
323 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago IL 60601

Ballroom: Montreux, 2nd Floor


Parking Information:

$40 Valet Parking

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Major Projects in Office, Residential, and Mixed Use
Leaders from Chicago's largest riverside projects share the progress and potential of their latest work.
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
The Past and Future of Riverside Development
What has the last decade looked like for Chicago's River, and what does the future have in store?
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
Closing Networking

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