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Philadelphia 2024 Forecast

Name: Philadelphia 2024 Forecast
Start: 2023-12-14T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2023-12-14T11:30:00-05:00
Location: Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Today’s Major Projects, Development Pipeline, and Economic Implications on CRE Moving into the New Year

Event Ended On: Thursday December 14 2023

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Speakers and Panels

76 Place as a Catalyst for Revitalization

Keynote

David Adelman

CEO, 76 Devcorp

Moderator

Gregory Reaves

Founder and Co-Owner, Mosaic Development Partners

Fireside Chat - Philly's Outlook

Dean Adler

co-Founder & CEO, Lubert-Adler

Peter Linneman

Principal, Linneman Associates

Moderator

Jon Knipe

Member, Cozen O’Connor

Philadelphia's Future Skyline

CRE Developments Set to Shape 2024

Evens Charles

Evens Charles is the founder and managing principal of Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC. A native of Washington, D.C, Mr. Charles attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he was a Big East Conference Division-I football athlete. During his five-year athletic tenure at Temple University, he earned a B.A. in Psychology and a Master of Education. Shortly thereafter, at the age of 25, Mr. Charles was inspired by his landlord to execute his first small transaction that required an out-of-pocket investment of $1,000 resulting in a $25K profit six months later. Mr. Charles organically grew over a ten-year period by executing several successful residential and multi-family acquisition and development projects, then by the age of 36, made his first hotel investment. He has since grown Frontier to over a $200 million capitalized portfolio of Hilton and Marriot Internationally branded hotel assets across six states, with another $560 million of urban infill, commercial real estate development in its pipeline. Some of his recent accomplishments includes being recognized as the lead developer of DMPED’s 2021 award of the Hill East Bundle II Project, which is 1.2 million square feet of waterfront, mixed-use development in Washington DC; The 2021 Business of the Year by Prince Georges County Bi-County Business; 2019 Black Enterprise largest 100 Black Owned Businesses in the nation and the 2019 Outstanding Entrepreneur Award by the Caribbean American Heritage. He has been featured in various publications including Hotel Business, Lodging Magazine, Black Enterprise & Business Journals across multiple cities. He has an endowed scholarship in his name at Temple University targeting underserved students, supports many philanthropic causes and serves as a mentor to many. He is also a member of Temple University’s School of Hospitality & Tourism Board of Visitors, member of the Real Estate Executive Council (REEC), as well as industry organizations such as the National Alliance of African American Hotel Owners and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association.

Frontier Development

CEO

Evens Charles

CEO, Frontier Development

Brian Berson

Mr. Berson joined Parkway Corporation in 2018 and serves as President of Parkway Commercial Properties, a role in which he oversees Parkway’s growing real estate portfolio as well as development across a national and expanding land bank. Parkway recently delivered a 360,000 SF trophy office building leased by global law firm Morgan Lewis, a multifamily project in Philadelphia’s “old city” which achieved 95% leasing in just three months, and is under construction on another 550,000 SF trophy office building leased entirely by global insurance provider Chubb. Parkway is also in predevelopment for several additional multi-family residential projects in multiple US markets. Prior to Parkway, Brian worked at Brandywine Realty Trust and served as Vice President of Development overseeing development work in New Jersey and Washington DC before which he was Vice President of Leasing and Development at Liberty Property Trust, where he held responsibility for the firm’s leasing, development, and asset management at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. He has 25 years of experience in the industry and has developed over two billion dollars’ worth of real estate. His previous experience also includes development positions in Washington, D.C. at LCOR where he served as Development Manager for the 2.4 million square foot United States Patent and Trademark Office and at Hines where he served as Construction Manager for the 800,000 SF Gannet/USA TODAY Headquarters. Mr. Berson received his Master of Architecture from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation and his Bachelor of Arts from the Washington University in St. Louis School of Architecture. He holds a Pennsylvania architecture license and National Council for Architectural Registration Board certificate. Mr. Berson sits on the Board of Trustees at NAIOP Philadelphia, at the American Heart Association’s Hard Hats with Heart, and is a Board member at the Central Philadelphia Development Corporation. He has been featured prominently as a guest lecturer, panelist, and instructor at many of the region’s universities.

Parkway Commercial Properties

President

Brian Berson

President, Parkway Commercial Properties

Brenton Hutchinson

Founder & CEO, OPEX Management

Mayva Donnon

Partner, KSS Architects

Abe Ibrahim

Abe is an experienced Commercial Banking Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the banking & financial service industry in all its segments; Small business, middle market, corporate banking and commercial real estate lending. Abe acts as a primary banking advisor, lender, and trusted financial partner to successful companies, real estate developers and asset managers in the Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey region. Abe holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Temple University's Fox School of Business with a focus in Management of Financial institutions Abe is currently a Northwest Bank Executive & Lender for the Delaware Valley region. In his current role as regional vice president of commercial banking, he leads all aspects of Northwest Bank’s expansion in the Delaware Valley region; This includes loan production, origination and execution, portfolio management, compliance, marketing and communication, and diversity and inclusion efforts. Abe was one of 20 individuals throughout the Greater Philadelphia region to be honored for their impact on the region and its business community through their leadership. The Philadelphia Business Journal named Abe, regional vice president of commercial banking, Northwest Bank, as a 2022 Diversity in Business Award honoree. In addition, he was recently named a 2022 class recipient of AL DÍA’s 40 Under Forty awards. Abe serves as a board member of 2 great non-profit organizations: Justice For Our Neighbors: A Philadelphia non-profit offering legal services to low income immigrants and refugees. (http://www.jfondv.org/) Live Work Philadelphia: A resident growth strategy that benefits all Philadelphian (https://www.liveworkphilly.com/). Abe also actively mentors graduating seniors from his alma mater Temple University Fox School of Business. Interesting facts about Abe: Abe lived overseas for 10 years, speaks 3 languages fluently, enjoys traveling, working out, and well-crafted whiskey cocktails.

Northwest Bank

Market Executive – Delaware Valley

Moderator

Abe Ibrahim

Market Executive – Delaware Valley, Northwest Bank

WHY YOU CAN'T MISS THIS EVENT

What You'll Learn:

How will the integration of sustainable design and construction practices in Philadelphia's commercial real estate sector affect the city's overall economic competitiveness, job growth, and global standing as a sustainable urban center in the next decade?
What specific criteria and metrics are real estate investors utilizing to evaluate sustainability and ESG factors, and how are these factors shaping their investment strategies and allocation of capital within the Philadelphia market?
As Philadelphia experiences a surge in tenant demand for sustainable and eco-friendly office spaces, what tangible strategies are property owners and developers implementing to not only meet these demands but also achieve a competitive edge in leasing negotiations and rental rate structures?
What are the current trends in green financing, and how are these financing options being utilized by developers and property owners to implement sustainable features and technologies in their projects? Additionally, could you discuss specific case studies where green financing has proven successful?
As mixed-use developments gain popularity in Philadelphia, what innovative approaches to blending residential, commercial, and retail spaces are being used within these projects, and how are they contributing to the city's neighborhoods and retail ecosystems?
With the evolving nature of work in a post-pandemic era, how are developers and architects reimagining the design and functionality of commercial office spaces, and what trends are emerging in the creation of modern, flexible, and safe work environments?
In addressing the role of community engagement in real estate development, what are examples and details of collaborative initiatives between developers, city officials, and local communities that have resulted in successful sustainable projects, particularly within the context of affordable housing and equitable urban development?

How You'll Do More Business: Join us to have the chance to explore critical topics such as sustainability in commercial real estate and the upcoming developments that will shape Philadelphia in 2024. Gain industry insights from a diverse range of experts, and foster invaluable connections and discover innovative strategies to address the challenges and seize the opportunities within Philadelphia's commercial real estate market. Whether you're interested in sustainable practices, major skyline transformations, or the latest financing trends, our event equips you with the knowledge and networking opportunities to propel your business to new heights. Don't miss out on the chance to elevate your industry presence and grow your business by attending this essential event.

Who You'll Meet: Top investors, developers, owners, brokers and agents, policymakers, and industry experts in the Philadelphia commercial real estate market.

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Venue

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Filbert Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Ballroom/Floor: Grand Ballroom - Salons AB+F / 5th Floor

Parking Information:

Hotel - Valet Only
0-2 Hours - $31.84+TAX = $39
2-6 Hours - $36.74+TAX = $45
6-24 Hours - $53.88+TAX = $66

Parkway Corp Garage - Self Parking

1-1.5 Hours - $18
1.5-2 Hours - $24
2-12 Hours - $29

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Pre-event Networking and Breakfast
9:00 AM 9:30 AM	Keynote - 76 Place as a Catalyst for Revitalization
9:30 AM 9:45 AM	Coffee Break
9:45 AM 10:45 AM	Philadelphia's Future Skyline: CRE Developments Set to Shape 2024 A roadmap to the most anticipated commercial real estate developments, construction projects, and market dynamics set to define Philadelphia in 2024
10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Fireside Chat - Philly's outlook with Peter Linneman and Dean Adler
11:30 AM 12:00 PM	Post-event Networking