Investment Roundtable for Accredited Investors: 22 Drydock Life Science Development in Boston
August 2, 2024
We learned about 22 Drydock, an exciting life science development led by women, and the unique way that investment funds are being raised. The Project Sponsor has committed to raising ~10% of equity from Minority and Women Business Enterprises and accredited minority and women investors. BREIF (Boston Real Estate Inclusion Fund) will invest its portion of the required equity alongside a fund managed by an affiliate of Basis Investment Group (BIG) led by Tammy Jones.
Related Beal, led by Kimberly Sherman Stamler, is the developer of 22 Drydock, which is the third installment of their successful innovation campus located in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District. The 7-story life science development includes 344,000 square feet of life science space that has been leased by Vertex, one of Boston's life science innovators. The $400M+ development also includes ground floor retail and dedicated lab space for the Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute, a non-profit offering career education program for entry-level lab technicians. The Project is situated on a 1.8-acre parcel leased from the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Boston for a term of 99 years.
In Conversation with Bay Area Developers
July 24, 2024
We hosted an evening of inspiring conversations with Bay Area leaders and influential housing developers– Charmaine Curtis of Curtis Development, Katie Lamont of TNDC and Linda Mandolini of Eden Housing in downtown San Francisco
- Heard Linda's incredible journey in growing Eden Housing into one of California’s leading affordable housing developers.
- Discovered how Katie leads TNDC’s development and management teams to ensure housing stability, wellness and community building throughout San Francisco.
- Learned about Charmaine's innovative projects and collaborations creating diverse, mixed-use and mixed-income projects across the Bay.
Finding a Balance Sheet Partner
June 14, 2024
This interactive session that explored the opportunities and considerations for finding and vetting a balance sheet partner. Brinda Devine of P8 Real Estate Solutions moderated this experienced panel featuring Detra Harris of Strive Real Estate and Lisa Berden of Linchpin Legal. This program was presented in collaboration with the emerging developer programs of WE Build and Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services.
Room of Our Own - Blueprints for Breakthroughs: Life Science Real Estate
May 21, 2024
This insightful panel discussion explored the challenges and opportunities in life science development. Panelists from the two largest life science markets, San Francisco and Boston, discussed their blueprints for developing and designing successful life science projects that feature customized space for breakthrough research and development. Kaitlin McCarthy of Ionic Development Co. will moderate this experienced panel featuring Laura Billings of SRM Partners, Cathy Bell of NBBJ Design, Erin Popa of BR+A Consulting Engineers and Elizabeth Puccinelli of Puccinelli Ventures
ULI Toronto & WDC: Women Transforming Toronto - Female Developers Delivering Iconic Projects
May 1, 2024
ULI Toronto and the Women’s Development Collaborative presented how women-led development initiatives across the Greater Toronto Area are overcoming the financial challenges of the current economic climate and changing the way development is done.
This interactive discussion explored how these women are delivering iconic projects that are inclusive, innovative and transformative. From Distillery District and Corktown Commons in downtown to The Inclusive Condo in an ethnically diverse neighbourhood the featured projects demonstrated how new communities are being created that are driven by design excellence and expanded access to housing. Zahra Ebrahim, Co-Founder Monumental Projects moderated the panel that includes: Sherry Larjani, President, Spotlight Developments and Tsering Yangki, EVP, Real Estate Finance & Development, Dream.
Developer Forum - From Dirt to Dollars: How Strategic Marketing Helps
April 25, 2024
WDC’s virtual Developer Forum explored how development value is enhanced when strategy informs marketing and brand development. Andrea Mignone of Rose Associates, a multi-generational, prolific developer with significant projects throughout metro New York, and Madelyne Kirch of Sun & Moon Marketing Communications presented the successful marketing tools deployed at Hoyt & Horn, a ground-up, multifamily and retail development in downtown Brooklyn. They demonstrated how a deep understanding of a project's market supported by a clear and focused communications and marketing strategy can help monetize an investment and increase project value.
WDC Spring Meeting in Manhattan
April 8, 2024
WDC’s Monday April 8 program beain with a tour of the thoughtfully designed Ruby development in Chelsea by MAG Partners, and followed by an inspiring presentation and conversation with its founder MaryAnne Gilmartin at 1250 Broadway facilitated by Wendy Rowden. The program continued at 22 Vanderbilt with a dynamic panel of women developers building vibrant mixed income developments that promote community, sustainability and culture throughout the NY metro – Carolee Fink of MSquared, Nicole Lockett of Genesis Companies, Laura Rog of LMXD, and Robin Zeigler of Mural Real Estate Partners– followed by a closing reception.
WDC Spring Meeting in North Brooklyn
April 7, 2024
WDC’s Sunday April 7 program spotlighted women-led developments and entrepreneurs in North Brooklyn. The program started at 1 PM at Greenpoint Landing where Marian Klein and Anne Carson Blair of Park Tower Realty and Meg Brod of Rockefeller Group showcased their stunning mixed-use infill development along a half-mile stretch of the East River. Mimi Raygorodetsky presented Langan’s environmental work throughout North Brooklyn while Annya Ramírez-Jiménez of Marvel highlighted Lendlease’s transformation of a full City block at 1 Java Street. Local residents, Melissa Bindra of Vaya Development and Erica Roseman of Concrete Communications, toured us through Greenpoint highlighting dynamic women retailers and transformational developments. We closed with a tour of 25 Kent featuring its developer Toby Moskovits of Heritage Equity Partners and a lively reception in Williamsburg.
Investment Forum - Successfully Raising and Deploying Capital
February 29, 2024
Raising and deploying capital for real estate development takes more than time and true grit– it’s the art of matchmaking money to developers and their projects. Developers must market their projects and establish credibility with various capital sources to secure needed funding. Investors and lenders need to find and evaluate many projects before selecting those that best match their underwriting criteria and win the deal. Elaine Magil of Cinnaire will moderate this experienced panel who will discuss best practices to successfully raise and deploy capital featuring Renee McDonnell of IHP Capital Partners and Sonya Rocvil of Bedrock Real Estate Investors and Jenn Quader of The Smart Agency.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
January 16, 2024
Inspirations and Collaborations for 2024
This event featured inspiring conversation with Sylvia Warren of Simply the Best Coaching and WDC Program Co-Chairs Kate McGee and Lisa Clark. We revisited how women leaders in our WDC community are reimagining and remaking the built environment with a fast-paced recap of our 2023 programs. We discussed epic leadership practices that will enable us to navigate the unexpected in 2024 and collectively explore how future programs will catalyze women-led developments that sustain and create thriving communities.