ULI Dallas-Fort Worth - Aggieland North - Impact of Texas A&M Fort Worth Campus (SOLD OUT)

When

2023-03-30
2023-03-30T07:30:00 - 2023-03-30T09:30:00
America/Chicago

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    Where

    Burnett Plaza 801 Cherry Street, 2nd FL Conference Rm Fort Worth, TX 76102 United States

    Texas A&M Fort Worth’s new campus in downtown Fort Worth will create an Innovation District with an ecosystem of higher education, research, and collaboration with Industry partners.  Come and meet the team of people who will be working on this outstanding project, hear about the campus, and surrounding development opportunities.

     
    PARKING: Burnett Plaza Parking Garage, 802 Cherry Street (Macon Street and Cherry Street entrances and exits or street parking is available.
     
     

    Speakers

    Panelist

    Jesus Chapa

    J Chapa Strategic Solutions LLC

    Jay Chapa is the Principal of J Chapa Strategic Solutions LLC in Fort Worth, Texas. After nearly 30 years of experience in local government, Jay provides strategic advisory services to local governments, public agencies, development entities, and businesses seeking assistance with real estate, economic development, and/or project coordination. For the past year, Jay has been providing his services to Texas A&M University in the development of Texas A&M Fort Worth. Passion: Improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for everyone in the community.

    Panelist

    Andy Taft

    President, Downtown Fort Worth, Inc

    Andy has been President of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. since 2003. DFWI is Fort Worth’s downtown advocacy organization, which manages the downtown planning and implementation process - two Public Improvement Districts, the downtown Tax Increment Finance District, two city parks, the MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival and Parade of Lights. DFWI assists the City in the management of the Downtown Urban Design District, executed the renovation Burnett Park, developed the JFK Tribute in Fort Worth and partnered with the Fort Worth Housing Authority on the acquisition of the Hillside neighborhood. DFWI is now leading the $40M Heritage Park project. Passion: Andy is dedicated to the success of downtown Fort Worth, and always goes the extra mile to make this happen.

    Moderator

    Connie Blake

    President, Generational Designs LLC

    Connie Blake, President of Generational Designs, is a business leader dedicated to connecting companies to opportunities for successful business growth, community engagement, and industry leadership. Passion: Connie is passionate about Innovation Districts and other types of real estate development, which contribute to business and job growth.

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