Moderator: Audra Cunningham, ACRE Consultants  

Panelists:  
Herbert Ames, EDENS 
Malloy Peterson, Selig Enterprises 
Chris Eachus, CP Group

From malls to office towers, Atlanta is redefining how obsolete spaces are repositioned to meet modern needs. This discussion will explore redevelopment strategies, capital structures, and design innovations that are turning vacant or underutilized properties into vibrant, multi-use destinations that reflect shifting market realities. Hear Herbert Ames discuss Lulah Hills, EDENS’ mixed-use redevelopment of the North DeKalb Mall site, and learn from Malloy Peterson about the successful strategies Selig Enterprises used at The Works on Atlanta’s Upper Westside. Chris Eachus of CP Group will discuss progress on the redevelopment of Downtown's The Center.

Participants:  
Egbert Perry, The Integral Group 
Crystal Edmonson, Atlanta Business Chronicle

How are economic headwinds, capital costs, and investor sentiment shaping redevelopment today? This candid conversation with Integral Group’s Egbert Perry, facilitated by Crystal Edmonson of the Atlanta Business Chronicle, will explore the year ahead for the economy and unpack the forces influencing financing, timing, and feasibility of adaptive reuse projects. 

Moderator: Lindsey Wooddy, Southtree Commercial Development
  
Panelists:  
Ben Reeves, Centennial Yards 
John Kelley, Toro Development 
Ann Hanlon, Perimeter CID

The success of large-scale urban projects increasingly depends on adaptive approaches that blend policy, finance, and design. Projects in smaller communities also benefit from creatively repurposing existing assets. This session examines how Atlanta’s leading projects are aligning public and private priorities—addressing challenges from zoning to capital access—to deliver inclusive, resilient redevelopment. Hear Ben Reeves discuss the challenges and successful planning of Downtown’s Centennial Yards, and John Kelley discuss the repurposing of an obsolete office park into Medley, a vibrant mixed-use development in Johns Creek. Ann Hanlon of Perimeter CID will share a public/private perspective on the value of adaptive reuse projects.

Cap off the day with a networking reception that brings together Georgia Tech faculty and students, ULI members, and other top regional real estate professionals. Connect with peers, exchange ideas, and build relationships that advance the future of redevelopment across metro Atlanta and the Southeast. This is an opportunity to advance your career and expand your knowledge of Atlanta’s real estate development and investment sector by connecting with the professionals who are designing, financing, and building the region’s next generation of premier developments.

Enjoy food and drink while networking with a unique group of industry experts who possess a blend of skills across a wide range of related practice areas, including development, investment, design, construction, brokerage, and more. Organizations can also use this opportunity to connect with top Georgia Tech students from the School of Building Construction and the Scheller College of Business who will become the next generation of development professionals!