WDC Current Programs

Upcoming Program

September 24, 2024 at 1 PM ET: WDC Economic Forum

Real Estate and Housing Market Forecasts in US and Canada. Join us for this discerning analysis of economic trends, forecasts and challenges within the US and Canada. Ali Wolf and Jasmine Young of Zonda will share valuable insights to guide you through the evolving real estate development landscapes across multiple housing sectors. Farrah Khimji of Futura Funds will moderate the panel, and many thanks to WDC’s sponsor, Reneé McDonnell of IHP Partners, who will set the stage for the program. You are welcome to join at 12:45 PM to connect with other WDC women. Register here.

October 1, 2024 at 12:30 PM ET: WDC Project Forum

Nook at Northhaven in Seattle by Barrientos Ryan. Discover how to bridge the funding gap for innovative mixed use developments. We’ll spotlight Nook at Northaven, a transformative mixed-use development in Seattle. This intergenerational community will feature workforce housing and a vibrant early learning center operated by Refugee Women’s Alliance. Hear from developer Kristin Ryan of barrientos RYAN as she shares challenges in securing final funding for ground floor tenant improvements.

Our expert panel, moderated by Christina Smith of Cinnaire, will delve into strategies to secure the final funding for this impactful project. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders Kirsten Shaw of LIIF, Catherine Etzel of JSCO, and Cindy Wu of ONCF as they share their expertise in capital funding and development.

This event is part of our WDC Project Forum series, designed to support women-led development projects. Each forum features a specific project, expert panel, and open discussion for collaboration. Register here.

Recent WDC 2024 ProgramS

Visit 2024 Archive for more details:

  • January 16, 2024 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET: Looking Back, Looking Forward
  • February 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET: Investment Forum
  • April 7, 2024 – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET: Spring Meeting In North Brooklyn
  • April 8, 2024 – 1:30 PM ET to 8:00 PM ET: Spring Meeting in Manhattan
      • April 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET: From Dirt to Dollars – How Strategic Marketing Helps Monetize Development
      • May 1, 2024 At Noon ET with ULI Toronto-Virtual Women Transforming Toronto: Female Developers delivering Iconic Projects.
      • May 21, 2024 At Noon ET Blueprints for Breakthroughs-Life Science Real Estate.
      • June 14, 2024 at Noon ET: Finding A Balance Sheet Partner
      • July 24, 2024 At 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM PT In Conversation With Bay Area Developers
      • August 2 at 1 PM ET – Virtual Investment Roundtable for Accredited Investors – 22 Drydock Life Science Development in Boston

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