USGBC September GREENworking Event

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GREENworking
Thursday, September 20th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Join the U.S. Green Building Council’s Miami Branch and Miami-Dade County for an evening of GREENworking. The only happy hour efficiently designed to build, strengthen and sustain business relationships. This event will feature a special presentation on The Palms, one of the greenest hotel’s in Miami. Enjoy complimentary Open Bar from 6-7PM and 50% off drinks from 7-8PM.
The Palms Hotel
3025 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Sustainability = Equity, Wednesday, September 19, 2012 – Mike Pyatok

Written by & filed in Community, Urbanism.

“Sustainability = Equity” is a lecture featuring Mike Pyatok, FAIA, Principal of Pyatok Architects and Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the University of Washington. He has served as a professor of architecture and design at the University of Washington, Harvard University, and Arizona State University. From 2004 to 2007, he also served as the Founding Director of the Stardust Center for Affordable Homes and the Family at Arizona State University, leading their efforts to develop demonstrations of sustainable design and affordable housing. At the heart of Mike’s work is the participatory design process he uses to deeply involve residents, community members, and stakeholders in the revitalization of low-income communities.

Please join us at the Jorge M. Perez Architecture Center in Glasgow Hall starting at 6:00pm.  Reception to follow in the Korach Gallery. This event is free to attend and open to the public.

View From the Top Executive Dinner Young Leader Members Only Event

Written by & filed in Commercial, Community, Development Pipeline, Market Watch.

Rub elbows with the who’s-who of Miami Real Estate. You must be a ULI member to attend this event. Become a member, you won’t regret it.

REGISTRATION FORM ● Southeast Florida/Caribbean 8135-1313
View From the Top Executive Dinner Young Leader Members Only Event, Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Four Easy ways to register
Online: http://seflorida.uli.org (Credit card payment only.)
Phone: 800-321-5011 (Credit card or check)
Fax: 800-248-4585 (Credit card or check)

Intro to Urban Commercial Real Estate Development

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Intro to Urban Commercial Real Estate Development

Saturday, September 22, 2012

UM School of Architecture – Rinker Classroom

9:00am – 2:00pm

** Register by September 7th for $25 off **

Real estate developers orchestrate the talents of many team members and balance the interests of a variety of constituents. As a creator of the urban landscape, the developer must navigate the challenging waters of complex public policy, private needs and desires and the constant risks and responsibilities associated with building a superior environment.

This intensive introduction to real estate development will communicate the basic skills necessary to be a successful developer and examine the required capabilities.

You will be asked to participate in discussions and share your ideas on the challenges of real estate development. This is an interactive seminar with your comments, questions and ideas as an essential ingredient.

This seminar offers the keys to the core issues facing real estate developers today such as:
What type of developer do you want to be?
How developers make money
Assessing the real value of land
Understanding land use, zoning and other public policies
The keys to successful development
Managing risk
How to conduct a preliminary financial feasibility
Important financial terms and ratios
Key aspects of developing each property type
The integrated stages of development
The different types of leases
How to borrow money
Details of joint venture structures
Purchasing notes and distressed properties
Who should attend?
Real estate brokers and associates
Mortgage brokers
Bankers
Lawyers
Financial advisors and planners
Public officials
Real estate owners
Property managers
Investors

About the Professor

Stephen Nostrand is CEO of Colliers International’s South Florida office. Colliers is one of the largest global real estate service companies. Stephen followed in the footsteps of his family and joined the commercial real estate world 40 years ago. His dad spent 60 years with one of the largest commercial real estate companies in the northeast United States and his brother is a real estate developer in the mid-west. Mr. Nostrand has been involved in all aspects of the real estate business including development, leasing, sales, financing and managing. Mr. Nostrand is a professor in the Master in Real Estate Development + Urbanism program at the University of Miami.

Tuition

Private Sector                                                   $ 375
Group (3+ from same company)                      $ 325
Public Sector/Nonprofit                                     $ 275
Students and Faculty                                        $ 175

* Register by September 7th for a $25 rebate

Registration

Visit mredu.arc.miami.edu to pay by check or credit card.