*SOLD OUT* ULI Washington: TOD in DC - Insights into Transit-Oriented Development in the Washington, D.C. Area

When

2025-02-26
2025-02-26T08:00:00 - 2025-02-26T11:00:00
America/New_York

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    Where

    ULI HQ 2001 L ST NW Ste 200 Washington, DC 20036-4948 UNITED STATES

    D.C. is leading the nation in transit ridership recovery, showcasing the critical role of public transit in driving sustainable growth and vibrant communities. With the ridership recovery momentum and sizable development opportunities to expand the region’s transit friendly urban fabric, Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) shows tremendous promise to help define and enhance the entire region well into the future.

    This panel brings together transit agency representatives and industry leaders to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping TOD across the D.C. region. The discussion will dive into innovative approaches to developing WMATA-owned land through public-private partnerships, private investment near transit hubs, and lessons from transformative projects like the Silver Line Extension and Union Station’s redevelopment. Topics will also include promising ongoing and future developments like the Purple Line and RFK stadium site. Looking ahead, panelists will analyze emerging trends in TOD, funding strategies such as TIFIA and RRIF, and actionable solutions to unlock the full potential of TOD in promoting equitable, sustainable, and connected communities.

    Please join Vicki Davis, Managing Partner at Urban Atlantic; Katie Cristol, Chief Executive Officer with Tysons Community Alliance; Justin Kennel, Vice President at Bozzuto Development Company; Steven Segerlin, Head of Commercial Development with Amtrak and additional panelists to be named later, for a forward-thinking conversation about how TOD can continue to shape the region’s future. The panel will be moderated by Shyam Kannan, LEED AP, the Mid-Atlantic Transit Lead with HDR.

    Speakers

    Moderator

    Shyam Kannan

    Northeast US Transportation Planning Lead, HDR, Inc.

    Shyam Kannan is HDR’s lead for Transportation Planning in the Northeast US He’s responsible for planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of large multidisciplinary transit and transportation planning projects, business activities and thought leadership including regional planning, forecasting/modeling, surface transit, subway/commuter rail, zero emissions vehicles, mobility equity, transit facilities and providing strategy for transit properties. Prior to joining HDR he served as WMATA’s Vice President of Planning from 2012-2022. He developed a life’s passion for improving America’s cities as a kid while working evenings at his family’s small business, a laundromat in Philadelphia, and again during four years of public service in the classrooms of East Los Angeles and Harlem, New York. He earned master’s degrees in public policy and urban planning from Harvard, is an active member of ULI Washington, and is the co-chair of the American Public Transit Association’s Transit-Oriented Communities subcommittee.

    Panelist

    Vicki Davis

    Managing Partner, Urban Atlantic

    Vicki Davis is a Managing Partner, and co-founder of Urban Atlantic. While overseeing development and asset management for Urban Atlantic, Ms. Davis has managed the development of more than $3 billion in real estate projects and overseen a portfolio in excess of $5 billion in real estate investments. Her 30-year real estate career includes serving as Deputy Director of the Maryland Housing Fund and its Housing and Community Development’s Division of Credit Assurance, as well as portfolio management for South Charles Realty Corp. and multifamily development for Trammell Crow Residential. She has developed more than 10,000 multifamily residential units and over 3 million commercial square feet for Urban Atlantic, including 12 large-scale public-private redevelopments for local jurisdictions, transit authorities, and public housing authorities in DC, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Tennessee. Ms. Davis holds an MBA in Finance from American University, an MS in Engineering & Construction Management from the University of Texas, and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland. She serves on the Boards of the DC Building Industry Association, Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District, and the ULI Terwilliger Center.

    Panelist

    Katie Cristol

    Chief Executive Officer, Tysons Community Alliance

    Katie Cristol is the Chief Executive Officer of the Tysons Community Alliance, a place management organization catalyzing the transformation of Tysons, Virginia into an inclusive, walkable downtown. The TCA fosters collaboration and partnerships among the private sector, residents, government, and civic organizations, and leads projects in placemaking, transportation and mobility, branding and community engagement, and research and data. Prior to joining the TCA in 2023, Katie served in elected office on the Arlington County Board for seven and a half years, including two years as Chair. During her tenure, she served on numerous boards including the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority and the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, which she chaired in 2020 and 2021, and the Virginia Railway Express Operations Board, which she chaired in 2019. Katie also held leadership roles in the Virginia Municipal League and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Named one of the “100 People to Meet in Business” by Virginia Business Magazine, Katie’s contributions have also been recognized with awards from the Virginia Transit Association, the Alliance for Housing Solutions, the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, and Equality NoVA.

    Panelist

    Steven Segerlin

    Head - Commercial Development, Amtrak

    Steven Segerlin is a city planner specializing in economic development and financing strategies for major infrastructure and real estate development projects. He is a licensed urban planner & transport planner and holds a B.S. in Building Science (Real Estate Development) and M.B.A. with concentration in finance from Auburn University. Steven supports local governments and transit/rail authorities to create inclusive, connected, livable cities that are financially & environmentally sustainable. This includes the design and delivery of programs for urban revitalization, urban infill and densification, activation of public spaces, circulation & mobility, and transit-oriented development (TOD). Currently, Steven is the Head for Commercial Development at the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) where he oversees the modernization of stations and their surroundings into dense mixed-use environments that grows revenues and ridership for the Agency. His past experience includes directing the joint development portfolio for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), packaging investment loans for the World Bank, and advising cities from New York and Seattle to Bogota and Paris on smart growth, investment attraction, and public land development.

    Panelist

    Justin Kennell

    Vice President, Bozzuto Development Company

    Vice President, Bozzuto Development Company As a Vice President at Bozzuto Development Company, Justin leads the direction and execution of mixed-use development projects in Washington, D.C., and Maryland. He is responsible for managing all phases of development, including acquisition, entitlement, design, financing, construction, lease-up and disposition. He is currently leading the development of Chevy Chase Lake, a multi-phase project consisting of 466 apartments, 65 condos, one acre of public space, and 95,000sf of retail located in Chevy Chase, MD. Justin is an active member of the Urban Land Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance from Towson University and a Master of Science in Real Estate and Infrastructure from Johns Hopkins University.