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Monthly Archives: May 2012
ULI Washington: Workplace of the Future – Public and Private Trends and Challenges Event Recap
On May 2nd, ULI Washington convened a group of over 150 government and private sector practitioners to learn about the Workplace of the Future including Public and Private Trends and Challenges. Thomas James, Deputy Regional Commissioner for the Public Buildings Service at GSA, National Capital Region was the keynote speaker and two panels provided an overview of the federal government perspective trends and challenges, private sector and government workplace best practices, and the impacts of the changing world of work on the region. Richard Perlmutter from Argo Development Company facilitated … READ MORE
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Sustainability Series: Beyond LEED – Nut and Bolts of Sustainability Panel Recap
By Leslie Braunstein April 25, 2012 In the second session of ULI Washington’s sustainability series, held on April 24, Greg Kats of Capital-E and Adam Giambrone, former chair of the Toronto Transit Commission, provided different perspectives on the “nuts and bolts” of sustainability. Kats pointed out that the US is making a major transition to the use of renewable energy, which now accounts for nearly 40 percent of all new US electric generating capacity. He noted that there are many new technologies available to increase building energy efficiency – from … READ MORE
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YLG: Kingman Island Earth Day Clean-up Recap
This past weekend three hundred and forty one volunteers participated in the Earth Day clean up at Kingman Island. The Urban Land Institute was a proud sponsor along with EarthShare and the Anacosita Watershed Society. Many young leaders from the Urban Land Institute dedicated their Saturday mornings to help clean up the 1.28 tons of trash and clear away more than 5,000 square feet of weeds and invasive species.
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YLG Chinatown – The Neighborhood that Changed DC Event Recap
By Gregg Zike May 7, 2012 “Just under 100 people attended a wonderful ULI Young Leader’s Group event last Tuesday night. The theme was “Chinatown – The Neighborhood that Changed DC” and the stellar group of panelists included Douglas Jemal (Douglas Development), Tom Wilbur (Akridge), Jason Jacobson (Archstone), and Mark Carroll (Skanska). The audience was treated to a moderated panel discussion that included such quotes as “Build it and They will come” and “Lifestyle Retail is the key to the area” held in the Concourse Room of the Akridge developed … READ MORE
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Trends Conference Examines Region’s Transportation Future
By Leslie Braunstein April 25, 2012 The Washington region, like the rest of the nation, continues to be plagued with transportation funding issues that are exacerbated by the myriad of jurisdictions involved in decision making, noted experts at the ULI Washington Trends conference. In the wake of the economic recession, local, state, and federal governments all are struggling to fund infrastructure needs. Meanwhile, these needs continue to grow as bridges and roads crumble, routine maintenance is deferred, and transit demand expands with growing urban populations. New technologies and innovative funding … READ MORE
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Retailing for the New Consumer – Finding the Right Fit Panel Recap
By Debbie Kaufmann April 18, 2012 Moderator: Janis Schiff, Partner, Holland & Knight Panelists: Grant Ehat, Principal, JBG Rosenfeld Michael Ewing, Principal, Williams Jackson Ewing David Schwarz, President & CEO, David M. Schwarz Architects This panel focused on the evolution of retail real estate and its progression over the past several decades from malls to urban centers; from large national chains to the rebirth of local, entrepreneurial retailers; from traditional shopping centers to entertainment areas that can fulfill multiple needs, such as shopping, dining, exercising, and working, all in the … READ MORE
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Federal Government Office Supply and Demand Recap
By Anthony Balestrieri May 1, 2012 Moderator: Edward V. Gregorowicz, Jr., Principal, Avison Young Panelists: John Holloway, Director, OBMS, Transportation Security Administration, DHS Elaine Clancy, Director of Leasing, General Services Administration – NCR Bradley Provancha, Deputy Director, Facilities Services Directorate, Washington Headquarters Services This panel focused on the major influences and challenges facing the constantly shifting government real estate landscape. Specifically with major cuts proposed in the Federal Government budget, agencies need to become more efficient and effective in their ownership and leasing of real estate assets. These changes have … READ MORE
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The Changing Department of Defense Recap
By Alia Anderson April 25, 2012 General Paul Kern spoke about how changes at the Department of Defense and related to the federal budget may impact real estate and other businesses. General Kern discussed significant anticipated federal budget reductions and noted that sequestration will amplify these cuts. He also spoke about the changes that have occurred since September 11th related to increased security needs of federal projects and how these have changed the types of spaces that federal agencies and especially defense and security-related branches need. General Kern shared the … READ MORE
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