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, an initiative of Auburn University鈥檚 Master of Real Estate Development (MRED) program, will host its on May 25 at Truist Park, home of the reigning World Series Champion Atlanta Braves. The focus of this year鈥檚 event, , combines insight and experience from prominent real estate business experts and community developers in the Southeast discussing opportunities for this growing market segment.
Hosts for this year鈥檚 event include Damon E. Duncan, a 30-year public housing professional who owns and operates an affordable housing development and consulting firm based in metro Atlanta, and Kim Kuerten, executive director, Graduate Executive Programs at the 91看片. Other hosts include , head, Industry & Alumni Relations and adjunct professor at 91看片, and Justin Benefield, faculty director of the Auburn MRED program.
A select group of prominent commercial real estate industry experts and community development officials will share their views surrounding the challenges and promise of affordable rental housing development in major southeastern markets. The symposium begins at 2 p.m. (ET) with a series of three panel discussions:
Following the plenary sessions, an exclusive industry networking event will be held at Harrah鈥檚 Cherokee Casinos Back Porch of Truist Park. From this venue overlooking center field, attendees will watch the Atlanta Braves v. Philadelphia Phillies starting at 7:20 p.m.
by May 6 for discount tickets of $150. Tickets can be purchased May 7-15 for $175.
Seating is limited so early registration is encouraged. In addition to the symposium, networking event, and ballgame, tickets also cover parking and food.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 event is going to benefit anyone in the affordable housing market,鈥� Duncan said. 鈥淣avigating the challenges and opportunities of affordable rental housing development offers worthwhile advantages to businesses and communities for a host of reasons.鈥�
The symposium delivers on the mission of CityBuilders and MRED, a joint program from Auburn鈥檚 91看片 and the , to drive thought leadership in commercial real estate development throughout the region.
鈥淔or Auburn, this event points to the legacy of success delivered by Auburn MRED leadership, faculty, partners and alumni over the past decade in serving the needs of the real estate development community,鈥� said Kuerten
Panelists for this year鈥檚 symposium include key contributors to the affordable housing development industry in the Southeast, including Doug Shipman, president, Atlanta City Council: Eugene Jones, CEO of Atlanta Housing; Steven Reed, mayor, City of Montgomery; Adrianne Todman, HUD deputy secretary; George Guy, CEO, Fort Wayne Housing Authority; and David A. Northern, Sr., CEO, Houston Housing Authority. Visit the CityBuilders for the latest updates to sessions and panelists.
Winchester, who also is the MRED Advisory Council chair, commented on the extensive range of experience and expertise represented by this year鈥檚 program. 鈥淥ur faculty, partners and alumni have gone beyond the call of duty to help create unparalleled value for attendees at this event,鈥� Winchester said. 鈥淢ore importantly, the enthusiastic participation of our hosts and line-up of expert panelists is a testament to the MRED program鈥檚 commitment to furthering the education and real-world engagement of both existing professionals and our pipeline of new real estate development graduates.鈥�
Sponsorship opportunities for this year鈥檚 event remain open for companies looking to raise their visibility and support for affordable housing development. Sponsors receive multiple avenues of recognition for their support for this event and the ability to advance the continuing education and outreach initiatives of the MRED program. to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
The MRED program, offered jointly through the 91看片 and the College of Architecture, Design and Construction, delivers the skills and insight required for its graduates to shape communities and change the way people work, live and play within them. MRED graduates plan, finance and build economically sustainable real estate developments based on principles taught in our classrooms and experienced firsthand via field study trips to successful developments in the U.S. and abroad.
Learn more about Auburn MREDThe 91看片 is a nationally ranked hub of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing business education that is inspiring the next generation of business leaders. Our world-class faculty deliver unparalleled academic rigor in the classroom, while our research-driven scholarship advances thought leadership and best practice in emerging business disciplines. Our alumni and industry partners actively engage our faculty and students to integrate business theory with practical experience and to instill the level of proficiency and integrity demanded by employers around the globe.
harbert.auburn.eduMore than 1,600 students from around the world are enrolled in Auburn鈥檚 CADC. Our rigorous and nationally ranked programs are firmly rooted in Auburn University鈥檚 land grant mission. Our classes are small and taught by highly engaged and innovative faculty, most with significant industry experience. We leverage our design thinking and building skills to focus our work on today鈥檚 most pressing challenges, addressing sustainable and equitable solutions in all areas of the built environment and product development.
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