Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning Presents Urban Development Now.

The 2nd Annual Urban Development Now symposium explores the relationship between urban development and capital, and the twin roles of innovative design and innovative finance in transforming urban neighborhoods into thriving communities. Architectural and urban design serve private development and the public good; innovative financing models sync the capital markets with private and public demand not only for individual signature buildings but also for public infrastructure and transport. What is the appropriate level of public investment in private development? What are the most critical infrastructure needs occurring alongside mega-urban developments? How do resources flow from profitable development to partially subsidized development such as affordable housing, public space and cultural institutions? Leaders in real estate and finance will discuss their current development projects in Miami Beach and the Miami Design District, Olympic Park in London, Roosevelt Island and other boroughs in New York. Keynote lectures by Jeanne Gang and Craig Robins will frame two panel discussions and presentations on 1) Capitalizing on Space - focused on long-term imagination in conceptualizing urban precincts, and 2) Leveraging Typology and Mixed-Use - focused on linking singular developments to existing urban fabrics.

SCHEDULE

Friday, March 13, 2015
University of Michigan Museum of Art

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Reception

6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Jeanne Gang, Founder / Principal, Studio Gang Architects
Helmut Stern Auditorium

Saturday, March 14, 2015
University of Michigan Museum of Art Helmut Stern Auditorium

8:30 am REGISTRATION / LIGHT BREAKFAST (Forum)

9:00 am OPENING REMARKS: Taubman College Dean Monica Ponce de Leon

9:05 am INTRODUCTION: Taubman College Associate Dean Milton S. F. Curry

9:15 am KEYNOTE LECTURE:
Craig Robins, CEO / President, Dacra; Principal, Design Miami

10:00am CAPITALIZING ON SPACE
MODERATOR: Mitch McEwen, Assistant Professor of Architecture
Margaret Anadu, Managing Director, Goldman, Sachs & Co. Urban Investment Group
Kathryn Firth, Chief of Design, London Legacy Development Corp./Olympic Park
Craig Robins, CEO, Dacra; Principal, Design Miami

11:40 am LEVERAGING TYPOLOGY AND MIXED-USE
MODERATOR: McLain Clutter, Assistant Professor of Architecture
Arianna Sacks Rosenberg, Project Manager, The Hudson Companies Inc. New York
Carlos Rosso, President, Condominium Development Division, The Related Group

1:30 pm NETWORKING LUNCH Michigan Union, Kuenzel Room

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan is a leader in interdisciplinary education and research with a focus on creating a more beautiful, inclusive and better built environment. The college and its alumni are committed to pushing the boundaries of architectural practice, advancing global engagement, and significantly enhancing diversity in the profession. The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Master of Architecture (currently ranked #6 nationally; ranked #1 in 2010 by Design Intelligence Report), Master of Science in Architecture, Master of Urban Planning, Master of Urban Design, and PhD programs.