Denver State of the Market

Wed Oct 16, 2024

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Denver State of the Market

Name: Denver State of the Market
Start: 2024-10-16T08:00:00-06:00
End: 2024-10-16T12:00:00-06:00

Discover how sustainable development is shaping the Mile High City’s future, creating healthier communities and driving economic growth

Wednesday October 16 2024 @ 8:00 AM MDT

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Sustainability in CRE: Innovative Solutions for a Greener, Smarter Future

Explore the intersection of the Energize Denver initiative, smart building technologies and sustainability efforts shaping the future of Denver’s commercial landscape

Ryan Rogers

Partner, SVP, Zocalo Community Development

Elizabeth Babcock

Elizabeth (Liz) Babcock is a visionary leader at the forefront of Denver's climate action initiatives. As the Executive Director of the City and County of Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (CASR), Babcock brings more than two decades of expertise to her role. Her mission is clear: to transform Denver into an equitable, resilient, sustainable city that stands strong against the challenges of climate change. With a profound commitment to environmental stewardship, Liz is entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and expanding Denver's climate action initiatives. Her primary goal is to eliminate 100% of Denver's greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. Liz’s strategic vision extends beyond mitigation; she focuses on helping the city adapt to the changing climate, ensuring that Denver's communities are not just surviving but thriving in the face of environmental challenges. She has a particular passion for working with and for underserved communities. Liz’s experience includes over 20 years of managing collaborative and transformational projects. She played a pivotal role in the development of Denver's climate office and the implementation of programs under the Climate Protection Fund. Her diverse portfolio encompasses energy, electrified mobility, building decarbonization, workforce development, and environmental justice. Liz’s expertise has been instrumental in securing multimillion-dollar grants, such as the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, the Denver Energy Challenge, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, and a significant $5 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service for CASR's Equitable Community Tree Planting Initiative, bringing much-needed shade to Denver's heat-vulnerable neighborhoods. Liz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with highest honors from the University of Florida and a Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago.

Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency

Elizabeth Babcock

ED, Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency

Brady Ott

Associate Principal, DCI Engineers

John Street

Senior Project Development Director, Solaris Energy

Moderator

Steve Barnes

Partner, Wipfli

Major Projects And Developments

The newest and most exciting developments in the works

Amy Ford

ED, Dept.of Transportation & Infrastructure, City and County of Denver

Marilee Utter

Citiventure Associates is a Denver-based real estate advisory firm specializing in transformational projects and public-private transactions. Established in 1991, the company has become known for its capacity to analyze opportunities, set the program, organize implementation, and guide the development to get results. With background working in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, and in multiple aspects of real estate. Citiventure delivers straight talk, inspired visions based on pragmatic analysis, catalytic elements, collaborative partnerships, and disciplined follow-through. Led by Marilee Utter, the firm provides front-end strategy as well as project coaching throughout implementation. Vision and execution to insure results. When needed, Marilee draws on her national network to assemble customized teams of top professionals in areas such as design, finance, engineering and transportation to provide comprehensive project services. Marilee is well-positioned to advise regionally, nationally, and globally in real estate matters, having recently served as the Executive Vice President for District/National Councils at the Urban Land Institute, based in Washington D.C. For five years she managed ULI's offices in 75 cities around the world, including in Europe, Asian and the Americas. In this role, she advised and worked with key ULI staff, government officials, economic development directors, economists, financial resources, developers, academics, urban planners, transportation directors, and other high-level professionals to encourage best practices in smart, resilient, and healthy urban growth. Her work in the Denver region spans multiple-disciplines and roles. She has served as Regional Vice President for the Trillium Corporation, a real estate development company; Director of Asset Management for the City and County of Denver; Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank; and Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Specialist for RTD, the Regional Transportation District. Marilee earned a BA in Mathematics and French from Colorado Women's College, an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School, and a Certificate in State and Local Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School. Professional affiliations include the Counselors of Real Estate designation, the Fellow of Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors designation, member of the Urban Land Institute, and member of the International Women's Forum.

Citiventure Associates

President

Marilee Utter

President, Citiventure Associates

Theresa Cassano

Director, Lending, Enterprise Community Loan Fund

Thrive in '25: Navigating the Future of Denver's Commercial Landscape

Analyzing asset class fundamentals, urban revitalization efforts, and solution-oriented strategies heading into 2025

Rhys Duggan

President & CEO, Revesco Properties

Bernard Hurley

CEO, Menalto Development

Iván Anaya

President, Mountain West, Columbia Ventures

Lauren Gerdes

Real Estate Senior Analyst & Senior Manager, RSM US

Moderator

William Delsa Jr.

Tax Partner, CohnReznick

Opening Remarks

David Henry

Co-Owner & Senior Director, Namaste Solar

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS DENVER COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE EVENT

What You’ll Learn

How can stakeholders — developers, investors and policymakers — collaborate to drive innovation and overcome obstacles to implement Energize Denver’s strategy for achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2040?
How can policymakers balance the need for stringent energy performance standards with the economic realities of property owners?
How does Colorado’s Transit-Oriented Communities Bill aim to integrate public transit accessibility with urban development, and what are the expected impacts on housing affordability, community connectivity and environmental sustainability?
Which asset classes are anticipated to see the highest performance in 2025, and what are the driving factors behind their projected success?
What are the key economic and demographic trends influencing Denver’s commercial real estate markets in 2025?

How You’ll Do More Business: Adopting a green building approach also provides a competitive edge commercially, with green buildings seeing a 9% greater asset value, reducing water consumption by 20% to 30% and CO2 emissions by up to 30%, and generating average cost savings in year one of 10.5%. Learn the specific strategies and green building practices industry experts are adopting to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship. Discover how sustainable development is shaping the future of Denver, creating healthier communities and driving economic growth. Gain firsthand insights from industry leaders into the latest market data and forecasts, helping you make informed decisions and identify growth opportunities heading into 2025.

Who attends: Owners, operators, developers, investors, general contractors, economists, brokers, public officials, architects, tenants, engineers, and professionals moving Colorado’s commercial market forward.

Why should you 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.

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 8:50 AM	Breakfast and Networking
8:50 AM 9:00 AM	Opening Remarks Namaste Solar
9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Sustainability in CRE: Innovative Solutions for a Greener, Smarter Future Explore the intersection of the Energize Denver initiative, smart building technologies and sustainability efforts shaping the future of Denver’s commercial landscape. Learn about the challenges, benefits and strategies involved in creating energy-efficient, technologically advanced buildings that meet new regulatory standards and promote environmental responsibility. Learn about the challenges, benefits, and strategies involved in creating energy-efficient, technologically advanced buildings that meet new regulatory standards and promote environmental responsibility
9:45 AM 10:00 AM	Networking Break
10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Major Projects And Developments The Newest and Most Exciting Projects in the Works
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Thrive in '25: Navigating the Future of Denver's Commercial Landscape Analyzing asset class fundamentals, urban revitalization efforts and solution-oriented strategies heading into 2025. Discuss which asset classes and submarkets are expected to perform well in 2025, the unique obstacles others may face and actionable strategies for stakeholders to succeed in the evolving market.
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Closing Networking

Denver Projects & News

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