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Bisnow Multifamily Annual Conference West [SOLD OUT]

SOLD OUT: A SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FULL-DAY PREMIUM EVENT COVERING ALL THINGS HOUSING

50+ speakers, 8 panel discussions, 2 keynote conversations, 3 hours of networking, endless coffee, breakfast, lunch & cocktails

Event Ended On: Wednesday November 13 2024

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Event Host

Events Raw Space

The Beehive

The Beehive, by SoLa Impact, is a renowned Black-owned multi-purpose campus dedicated to fostering the growth of small businesses and organizations. It serves as a dynamic hub where creators, innovators, and leaders can connect and collaborate. Celebrated by the LA Times as “LA’s cultural hub,” The Beehive is distinguished by its stunning design and energetic atmosphere, attracting a diverse mix of community members, organizational leaders, political figures, artists, and celebrities.

SoLa Impact is a family of social impact real estate funds investing in high-quality affordable housing in low-income Black and brown communities. SoLa Impact is one of SoCal's largest private affordable and workforce housing developers with 2,000 units under management and another 3,000 units in various stages of development/construction. Its innovative model, vertically integrated operation, and proprietary construction processes have allowed them to build affordable housing at half the cost of other developers - an average of $275K per unit. SoLa’s proven track record leverages data-driven social impact strategies to deliver market returns.

Speakers and Panels

Keynote with Sean Burton, CEO, Cityview

Why The Current Market Presents Some of The Best Multifamily Buying Opportunities since the Great Recession, Regulatory Challenges, Opportunities in Distress, Local Market Supply & Demand, Rent Growth, Occupancy Trends, Measure ULA & More

Developing Prime Multifamily Assets

Creating Extreme Value, Building Exceptional Living Experiences & Positioning Assets For Long-Term Growth

Richard Hawthorne

Richard Hawthorne

Chief Development Officer, Goldrich Kest
Ryan Hekmat

Ryan Hekmat

Co-Managing Partner, Uncommon Developers

Innovations In Construction

Building Offsite, Prefabrication & Modular

Michael Mathews

Michael Mathews

Founder & CEO, Assemblage-Works
Konstantin Daskalov

Konstantin Daskalov

VP, US Operations, STACK Modular

Investment & Finance Outlook

Access To Equity, Sourcing Debt, The Flow of Capital & Getting Deals Done

Scott Kurzban

Scott Kurzban

COO, Universe Holdings
Brent Harrison

Brent Harrison

EVP, Intracorp Homes
Shane Shafer

Shane Shafer

Managing Director, NorthMarq

Developing & Designing For Southern California's Affordable Housing Needs

Bold & Innovative Solutions Leading to Housing Production

Malcolm Johnson

Malcolm Johnson

Founder & CEO, Langdon Park Capital
Sierra Atilano

Sierra Atilano

EVP, Head of Development & SoCal, BRIDGE Housing

Building Better Communities with Bob Hart, A Podcast Series

Live Podcast - Bob Hart, President & Founder of TruAmerica Multifamily, sits down with Los Angeles multifamily leader Daryl Carter, Chairman & CEO of Avanath Capital Management, LLC

Daryl Carter
Keynote

Daryl Carter

Chairman & CEO, Avanath Capital
Bob Hart
Podcast Host (Keynote)

Bob Hart

CEO, TruAmerica Multifamily

Operations, Property Management, Understanding The Modern Resident & Elevating the Rental Experience

Driving Community Engagement & Getting Apartments Rented by Innovating, Future-Proofing, Curating Cutting-Edge Concepts, Designing & Amenitizing Spaces

Alicia Bramble

Alicia Bramble

Co-Founder, SoCal Premier Property Management
Natalie Reider

Natalie Reider

SVP, Community Operations, Jamboree Housing
Raymond Salem

Raymond Salem

Director, Asset Management, CGI+ Real Estate Investments
Jonas Bordo

Jonas Bordo

CEO, Dwellsy

Creative Multifamily Financing Solutions

Funding Options, Lending, Insurance Financing, Loan Options

Deborah La Franchi

Deborah La Franchi

CEO, SDS Capital Group
Eliav Dan

Eliav Dan

Senior Managing Director, Greystone
Sara Kheradmandan

Sara Kheradmandan

Structured Finance Investments, Pacific Urban Investors
Ben Stern

Ben Stern

Managing SVP, Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Working Towards Solving The Affordable Housing Crisis

Partnering & Joining Forces, Creating Accessibility, Increasing Supply & Analyzing Funding Solutions

Jaymie Beckett

Jaymie Beckett

CEO, Housing on Merit
George Saad

George Saad

Partner & Director, Acquisitions, The BLVD Group
Blake Coddington

Blake Coddington

VP, Residential, Primestor
Zsate Lewis

Zsate Lewis

CEO, Pinnacle Communities
Mark Donahue
Moderator

Mark Donahue

Design Director, Lowney Architecture

The Power Of Mixed-Use

Integrating Residential & Commercial Spaces, Impact on Communities & Enhancing Property Value

Oliver Baker

Oliver Baker

Managing Director, Development, CIM Group
Scott Gale

Scott Gale

President, Ventus Group
James Holt

James Holt

VP, High Street Residential, Trammell Crow Company
Edward Musharbash
Moderator

Edward Musharbash

Attorney, Sheppard Mullin

Remarks From The Podium

Why You Won't Want To Miss This Commercial Real Estate Conference:

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This CRE Event: Join top multifamily owners, developers, investors and leaders as they discuss how multifamily is performing in Southern California, which cities are driving returns and how developers are pivoting with a growth-first mindset. Speakers will discuss financing and investing, the development, construction and design outlook and how to focus on increasing housing supply and building for a better and more affordable future throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. 

 

What You'll Learn From Leaders At This Multifamily Conference: 

  • Which cities throughout Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego are ripe for new multifamily development?  
  • How are owners working to maximize the value of current multifamily assets? 
  • What are market leaders doing to attract residents and differentiate themselves in a competitive market? 
  • How are multifamily owners and developers adapting as resident demands change throughout the region? 
  • How are major CRE players working together to combat the affordable housing crisis in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and surrounding regions? 
  • Where is affordable housing being predominantly built and how can it be dispersed throughout Southern California?
  • What financing strategies are industry leaders taking advantage of today? 
  • What effect will recent market shifts have on workforce and affordable housing investment strategies?
  • Where do you see the best opportunities for consistent rental growth over the next 5 years and what factors are contributing to that growth?

 

Notable Projects & Deals: 

Cityview - Silva (now leasing): Silva is a newly constructed 221-unit, Class A multifamily community in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Northeast Los Angeles. Situated on a hilltop that provides 360-degree views of the city, Silva is the first institutional grade multifamily asset of its size delivered in the Silver Lake/Echo Park neighborhoods /// Belle on Bev (completed 2024): Belle on Bev is a 243-unit mixed-use project in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipinotown (HiFi) featuring modern apartments stylized with art deco design inspired by the area’s cultural and musical influence /// Apollo (under construction):  Apollo is a 265-unit community in Los Angeles’ South Bay. Slated to complete in 2025, the transit-oriented developed is located in a high-growth area of the South Bay near major tech, automotive and aerospace employers, including SpaceX, the Tesla Design Center and Ring.

Hines - West Edge: West Edge is a transformative, transit-oriented, mixed-use development situated within the creative heart of West Los Angeles. Opened in 2023, the property is West Los Angeles' preeminent live, work, play, destination. The project offers 217,000 square feet of creative office space with private landscaped terraces over five floors; 600 luxury apartments—known as The Residences at West Edge—with numerous on-site amenities; 80,000 square feet of curated retail including Gelson’s; and a vibrant one-half-acre open-air plaza with al fresco dining. The 4.8-acre site is the former home of the Martin Cadillac dealership and sits less than one block from the Expo/Bundy Metro station. It’s located within half a mile of the 10 Freeway and within one mile of the 405 freeway, with close proximity to Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Westwood, and Culver City.

The Michaels Organization - Jordan Downs: Redevelopment of an outdated 1950s-era low-rise public housing development in the Watts neighborhood of LA, in a coordinated partnership with HACLA. When fully completed, the revitalized neighborhood will offer over 1,500 new affordable and market-rate housing units, in addition to all new roads and infrastructure, including the new Century Blvd. The redeveloped community will also include a neighborhood retail center, ground-floor commercial and amenity spaces, a large community center, and nine acres of new parks throughout the center of the community, as well as job opportunities for residents and childcare options. New Harvest = 135 apartment homes in sixteen buildings. Oak Terrace = A six-story mixed-use building with 92 affordable apartments and ground floor commerical and community space. Sky = 81-apartment affordable housing community. Additional phases are in development. 

IntracorpAurum:  A new modern community of 178 apartments with best-in-class amenities including a rooftop entertainment pavilion, pool, and spa.  Located at 2055 Main Street, Irvine /// Gable House:  A new, mixed-use residential and retail development in with 218 units, amenities focused on living well, including Skydeck with pool lounge & fitness center.  Located at 22501 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance

Uncommon Developers - Blake Lofts: located in LA's Elysian Valley, offers stylish studio to two-bedroom apartments that highlight the neighborhood’s industrial character. Community members enjoy spacious private balconies, a central courtyard, and vibrant community spaces designed for relaxation and socializing. Unique architectural details include solar louvers and artistic entryways, giving the property an elevated, modern appeal. Situated close to local retail and parks, Blake Lofts combines urban convenience with a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for those looking to balance city living with a connected community feel /// The 24: in Chatsworth, CA, is a 24-acre lifestyle sanctuary, offering a full suite of amenities designed for those who seek both relaxation and connection. With studio to three-bedroom apartments, The 24 blends modern design with unrivaled perks. Community members have access to sports and golf simulators, high-quality indoor and outdoor theaters, and one of the largest private playgrounds in the city. The wellness options are extensive, featuring two luxurious spas with saunas, steam rooms, massage rooms, a spray tan facility, and a pedicure/manicure area. From work-from-home rooms with seamless video conferencing tech to podcast studios, a bamboo forest, boxing ring, octagon training cage, yoga and Pilates studios, fire pits, and dedicated outdoor yoga decks, there’s truly something for everyone. With spaces for social events, rapid vehicle charging, and car wash services, The 24 provides a unique blend of comfort, community, and convenience, creating an immersive lifestyle that goes far beyond apartment living.

Primestor - Our mission is to provide comfortable and affordable housing to our communities while  enhancing the quality of life for all of our residents through creation of safe and thriving  environments. Primestor’s mixed-use developments integrate quality residential units and  best in class retail destinations /// Norwalk Entertainment District & The Walk Residences: Norwalk Entertainment District (NED) is a public private partnership with the City of  Norwalk whereby Primestor is developing 80,000 square feet of retail alongside 370  units of quality rental housing, including 56 Affordable units for low income and  homeless Veterans and their families. The Affordable is financed using 4% tax  credits, tax exempt bonds, and commitments from local and state government.  NED will o4er a range in unit sizes from one to three bedrooms, general open space,  programming and supportive services /// Santa Fe Springs - Phases I and II: Primestor is developing 120 units of Affordable and permanent supportive housing  on 2+ acres in the City of Santa Fe Springs. The site is a public-private partnership  with the City of Santa Fe Springs, LA County, and Housing & Community  Development. Both phases are currently in predevelopment and set to secure tax  credits and start construction in the next 18 months /// The Lofts at Firestone: Firestone Lofts is a 76-unit development in the City of Norwalk proposed on 1.3  acres. The project is designed as factory built modular housing with highly e4icient  studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Residents residing in this property will be low  income and homeless households. It will be financed using local and state  proceeds and federal funds through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.  Adjacent to the residential property is a large retail transformation project along  historic Front Street /// Lynwood Mixed Use Development: Primestor is developing a mixed-use property on 4.5 acres in the City of Lynwood.  The site is a brownfield development bound by Fernwood Avenue, Alameda Avenue  and E. Imperial Hwy. Once completed, the property will feature a mix of retail and  housing options including: 15,000 of new community serving shops and restaurants with onsite parking. o 54 A4ordable rental units for low income and homeless households. The  project will use a combination of low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt  bonds and local and state funding +++ 20 for-sale townhomes with tuck under parking.

Jamboree Housing - Estrella Springs: Just completed, 89 unit motel conversion in Santa Ana for individuals and veterans coming from homelessness /// 101 East Pacific Coast Highway Long Beach: New deal in the pipeline, As part of the 2022-2023 round of funding, Jamboree Housing Corporation will receive $13.5 million for The 101. The project, named for its address at 101 E. Pacific Coast Highway, will include 52 one- and two-bedroom apartments above parking for 20 vehicles /// L.A. County affordable housing developments awarded $83M

TACK Builders - La Brea Lofts /// Sepulveda Apartments

STACK Modular - The Walk: Largest modular residential project in the US

Kimley-Horn - Gardenhouse 

Suffolk Construction - The Crenshaw Lofts: 196 unit mixed-use / affordable housing project just south of the K Line's Leimert Park Station

Torti Gallas + Partners - The Village at Montclair: at the city’s Metrolink Station contains approximately 350 units and supportive retail on a 6 1/3-acre site. Currently under construction, it is expected to be delivered March 2025 /// State Street Village: on the site of the defunct Redlands Mall, just 1 ½ blocks from the city’s new Arrow commuter rail station. Torti Gallas is completing construction documents on one of several building blocks that make up the State Street Village by replacing the mall with an extension of the existing downtown and creating an energetic new district.   This new block has residential over retail on three sides and commercial on the fourth.  A parking garage is wrapped by the residential, retail and commercial components.  The project contains a diverse mix of uses:110 residential units, 50K sf retail, 12K sf of office space and a 527-space parking garage that also serves adjacent blocks /// Claremont South Village: redevelopment of a parcel of approximately 12 acres in Claremont, a major portion of the upcoming Village South Specific Plan. Only a quarter mile from the Claremont Metrolink and Future Gold Line Station. Currently, the site of industrial manufacturing and a long vacant car dealership, this vibrant and sustainable South Village neighborhood will be a unique distinctive place for the local community, while preserving local culture and heritage of Claremont Village by providing a mix of uses including housing, retail, office, public market, public plaza, and public green space. The project is being designed and developed with special attention to historic preservation and adaptive reuse; active mobility and connectivity; inclusivity and sustainability. The project will contain 207 dwelling units, 35,000 sf of retail space; 370 structured parking spaces.

HED - Expo Point /// AMLI Pasadena /// Mission Valley West /// Carlsbad Village Station /// Poinsettia Station /// Thatcher Yards /// Los Angeles Rescue Mission /// Metropolis /// Circa

SoCal Premier Property Management - 26 Point 2 Apartments /// Stocker Street Creative /// VSEDC 

Heffernan Insurance Brokers - Working on many innovative placements, including working on a transformative insurance placement project for a California based developer. Consolidating 40 individual policies across 40 Midwest locations into a master policy that covers the entire portfolio, enhancing efficiency and coverage clarity. Exploring a second innovative option—a captive insurance product owned by the developer—to cover the first $10M in property losses, including flood and earthquake risks. This tailored approach will not only optimize risk management but also provide greater financial control and potential cost savings. Exciting opportunities for smart, strategic coverage! 

PearlX - Multifamily

Dwellsy - Strategic Collaboration with Moody's to Elevate Rental Market Insights 

KFA - 1550 Lincoln /// RinRose /// Catherine SM /// Llewellyn /// Ivy Station /// Upper Ivy /// Wilder LA /// Junction SM /// PATH Metro Villas /// Avenue 34 

 

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, investors, architects, construction, designers, brokers, leasing agents, lawyers, financial institutions and government officials.

 

Why You Should Attend This Session: 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.

 

Articles You Should Read: 

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Samantha D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com.

Venue

The Beehive
950 E 60th Street
Los Angeles CA 90001

Event Space: Main Courtyard / Depot


Parking Information:

(Free Parking for all Lots):
Main Beehive Parking Lot: Lot C - 919 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles CA 90001
Offsite Parking Lot with shuttle service: 650 E 60th St, Los Angeles CA 90001
Uber Drop-off: Lot B - 961 E. 61st Street, Los Angeles CA 90001

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Networking, Breakfast & Coffee
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
Keynote With Sean Burton, CEO, Cityview
Why The Current Market Presents Some of The Best Multifamily Buying Opportunities since the Great Recession, Regulatory Challenges, Opportunities in Distress, Local Market Supply & Demand, Rent Growth, Occupancy Trends, Measure ULA & More
9:30 AM
10:15 AM
Developing Prime Multifamily Assets
Creating Extreme Value, Building Exceptional Living Experiences & Positioning Assets For Long-Term Growth
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM
11:15 AM
Innovations In Construction
Building Offsite, Prefabrication & Modular
11:15 AM
12:00 PM
Investment & Finance Outlook
Access To Equity, Sourcing Debt, The Flow of Capital & Getting Deals Done
12:00 PM
12:45 PM
Developing & Designing For Southern California's Affordable Housing Needs
Bold & Innovative Solutions Leading to Housing Production
12:45 PM
1:30 PM
Lunch Break
1:30 PM
2:00 PM
Building Better Communities with Bob Hart, A Podcast Series
Live Podcast - Bob Hart, President & Founder of TruAmerica Multifamily, sits down with Los Angeles multifamily leader Daryl Carter, Chairman & CEO of Avanath Capital Management, LLC
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Operations, Property Management, Understanding The Modern Resident & Elevating the Rental Experience
Driving Community Engagement & Getting Apartments Rented by Innovating, Future-Proofing, Curating Cutting-Edge Concepts, Designing & Amenitizing Spaces
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Creative Multifamily Financing Solutions
Funding Options, Lending, Insurance Financing, Loan Options
3:30 PM
3:45 PM
Break
3:45 PM
4:30 PM
Working Towards Solving The Affordable Housing Crisis
Partnering & Joining Forces, Creating Accessibility, Increasing Supply & Analyzing Funding Solutions
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
The Power Of Mixed-Use
Integrating Residential & Commercial Spaces, Impact on Communities & Enhancing Property Value
5:15 PM
6:00 PM
More Networking & Cocktail!

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