2006 Mixed-Use Conference

PROGRAM

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Friday, 17 November 2006
7:00 - 12:30 am	Registration
7:30 - 8:15 am	Breakfast Served
8:15 - 8:45 am	Opening Session Presentation of Cross- Organizational Survey Results With mixed-use development quickly establishing itself as a distinct product type and a growing trend transforming the real estate landscape, an ambitious cross-organizational survey was launched in July 2006 to assess the challenges and opportunities unique to this product type. Through the efforts of BOMA, NAIOP, NMHC and ICSC, the survey was sent to over 20,000 members in order to better understand what mixed-use really means and to identify the catalysts for future growth. Find out what was learned from this survey. Speakers: MICHAEL NIEMIRA Staff Vice President, Chief Economist, Director of Research ICSC New York, NY AMITA JUNEJA Director of Research BOMA Washington, DC MARK OBRINSKY Vice President of Research and Chief Economist NMHC Washington, DC SHEILA VERTINO Vice President, Information and Research NAIOP Herndon, VA
8:45 - 9:15 am	Keynote Presentation Genius Loci - The Soul of the Place Development today often finds itself creating mixed-use centers that strive to capture the vitality and civic life of idealized villages, towns and cities. Does modern, traditional, or referential architecture matter in gaining public acceptance? Or does finding the soul of a place, its Genius Loci, and its architecture lie in the interpretation of its culture, archaeology, history, geography, customs, arts and crafts? Eric Kuhne will discuss how his research and work throughout the world have led him to focus on ideas, storytelling qualities, the ethos and the soul of places and people as a way to create great civic places. Speaker: ERIC R. KUHNE Principal Eric Kuhne & Associates New York, NY Eric Kuhne leads a renowned research and design firm with offices in London and New York and projects that span the globe. The firm is dedicated to the integration of architecture, landscape and civic arts and has developed a special expertise in major mixed-use projects that restore the powerful story-telling qualities of design. Among the firm’s achievements are Bluewater Park, Kent Hill, UK; Castle Hill Quay, Jersey, UK; and the Millennium Dome, London, UK. Master planner, break-the-mold architect, grand thinker, innovator and integrator; Eric Kuhne will discuss the role creativity plays in the development of new projects.
9:30 - 10:45 am	Concurrent Sessions A. Design of Mixed-Use Properties: What Creates Success This panel of mixed-use experts will discuss several projects that exemplify successful developments in this ever expanding market. Both design and operational components will be reviewed including what uses work well together and how mixed-uses should be organized so the various components reinforce each other, while functioning as individual projects. Various uses such as office, residential, retail and hotel will be reviewed. The factors affecting this exciting project type and its success will be discussed including pedestrian and vehicular circulation, parking, the importance of place making, the importance of design, multiple ownerships and designers, and other important factors contributing to a successful mixed-use project. Moderator: J. THOMAS PORTER, AIA Principal Thompson, Ventulett, Stainback & Associates, Inc. Atlanta, GA Panelists: ROBERT FINK Chief Officer Development Joseph Freed & Associates Chicago, IL BRIAN LEARY Vice President of Design and Development Atlantic Station, LLC Atlanta, GA EDMUND WOODBURY Vice President Construction McCaffery Interests Chicago, IL B. How to Value Mixed-Use Properties: Some Recipes for Real Dough (Coordinated by the Appraisal Institute) The valuation of mixed-use properties presents a number of challenges for appraisers, lenders and investors. Discover the issues that are unique to this property type from one of the industry’s leading appraisal practioners. Opportunity will be made available for Q&A. Speaker: LEE H. WARONKER President Waronker & Rosen Miami, FL
11:00 am - 12:30 pm	General Session Public Policy Issues in Mixed-Use Development This panel brings to light the public policy issues that are front and center in large scale mixed-use projects. NIMBYism, zoning, site assembly, impact fees, affordable housing linkages and infrastructure financing are just a few of the areas covered in this session. Featured at this session will be several mayors and developers who worked with their cities to bring these mixed-use projects to life. Real examples of the challenges and opportunities these projects bring to communities will be discussed. Moderator: JAMES GARNER Former President, U.S. Conference of Mayors and Former Mayor, Village of Hempstead, NY President Garner Group International, Inc. New York, NY Panelist: KEMPER FREEMAN, JR. ICSC Past Chairman President Bellevue Square Managers, Inc. Bellevue, WA STEVE SARKOZY City Manager Bellevue, WA NORMAN M. BRODY Vice President - Development Kimco Developers, Inc. Lisle, IL WAZIR A. ISHMAEL, Ph.D. Assistant City Manager Development Services City of Miramar Miramar, FL THE HONORABLE PATRICK MCCRORY Mayor City of Charlotte Charlotte, NC
12:30 pm	Conference Closes