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Detroit Construction & Development

Our look at the faces behind the places shaping the city's skyline and communities

Event Ended On: Wednesday October 9 2024

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Events Raw Space

The Standard

Located at 27777 Inkster, this premier 285,000 square foot, three-story Class A office complex is nestled on more than 30 acres of land. It is encircled by expansive parking options, mature trees, and features two inviting outdoor courtyards. The property showcases a stunning facade of windows, offering a blend of both open-plan and private offices, meeting rooms, a café area, tall ceilings, glass partitions, and an abundance of natural light that enhances the workspace.

The office spaces at 27777 Inkster are not only beautiful but also versatile, ready to be customized to suit all your professional needs. Our team of space planners is on standby, eager to craft your ideal office layout.

For more information or to arrange a personalized tour, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Contact Lesley Gutman at NAI Farbman at 248.860.6800 or Sheila Fogarty at NAI Farbman at 248.798.9813.

Speakers and Panels

Keynote: Building the Henry Ford Healthcare Expansion

Jerry Darby, MBA

Jerry Darby, MBA

VP, Campus Planning, Development and Design, Henry Ford Hospital
Maureen Stapleton

Maureen Stapleton

Interim Executive Director, Midtown Detroit
Rich Haddad

Rich Haddad

COO, Detroit Pistons
Rob Hunden
Moderator

Rob Hunden

President & CEO, Hunden Partners

Construction and Collaboration Across the Project Timeline

Against the complexities of a changing market, what are best practices for developers, owners, GC's and more working across the development cycle?

Jill Ferrari

Jill Ferrari

Managing Partner, Renovare Development
Mitch Hudepohl

Mitch Hudepohl

Business Development, ARCO National Construction
Jeff Gaines

Jeff Gaines

Associate Principal, HED

Modern Classics: Repositioning, Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation

How are developers and construction leaders working together to reimagine historic landmarks and neighborhoods?

Donovan Smith

Donovan Smith

Chair, Planning Commission, City of Detroit
Kathy Makino-Leipsitz

Kathy Makino-Leipsitz

President and Managing Partner, Shelborne Development
George Roberts

George Roberts

Co-Founder, Principal, Civic Companies

Opening Remarks

Andy Farbman

Andy Farbman

CEO, Farbman Group

Why You Can't Miss this Event

What You'll Hear:

  • The people, places and real estate projects shaping Detroit's skyline
  • How and why Detroit developers make the design and construction decisions that define their projects
  • Best practices for navigating a complex financial and economic market
  • Collaboration and success stories across the city's development, design, and construction space
  • Leaders sharing how they overcome the barriers to entry in the regional market, and what challenges still remain
  • How high interest rates and headwinds are affecting city development and expansion operations.
  • The role of repositioning and adaptive reuse across Detroit
  • The policy considerations, legal frameworks, and financial incentives driving Detroit's continued modernization

 

How You’ll Do More Business:

Bisnow's Detroit Construction and Development event continues our in-depth exploration of the city's growth at the intersection of community investment, political leadership and commercial real estate development. From the repositioning of old facades to the new construction projects seeking to make their mark on the city's skyline, join Bisnow as the region's developers, investors, and operators detail their plans to give back to a city that has offered them so much.

 

With unique conversations, targeted panel discussions and myriad opportunities for networking, we'll explore how Detroit's stature as a modern midwest metropolis continues to stand the test of time.

 

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 Program: 

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 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

The Standard
27777 Inkster Road
Farmington Hills, MI

Building A
Suite 200- Second Level
Entrance on the NW Corner of the Property


Parking Information:

Complimentary surface lot parking available.

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast and Networking
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Keynote: Building the Henry Ford Healthcare Expansion
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
Construction and Collaboration Across the Project Timeline
Against the complexities of a changing market, what are best practices for developers, owners, GC's and more working across the development cycle?
10:15 AM
11:00 AM
Modern Classics: Repositioning, Adaptive Reuse and Historic Preservation
How are developers and construction leaders working together to reimagine historic landmarks and neighborhoods?
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
Closing Networking

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