Michael Ablon is the founding partner of PegasusAblon, a multidisciplinary developer and investor focused on the integration of emerging markets and evolving demographic trends. Combining this strategy with nationally recognized institutional capital and private capital, PegasusAblon focuses its practice specifically in the DFW area–where they have developed a commanding understanding of the growth patterns and demographic shifts. Mr. Ablon has completed numerous noteworthy projects in the course of his pursuit of a cutting edge ethos. He is fortunate to have led the redevelopment of the Dallas Design District from a warehouse/showroom district into a vibrant neighborhood with showrooms and galleries, unique restaurants and local retailers, and lofts and apartments while maintaining the history, vibe, and character of the district’s past. In addition to the Design District, PegasusAblon aggregated a dominant presence in the Preston Center Office Submarket, The Oak Lawn District, Frisco Square, The Harbor in Rockwall, Lower Greenville Avenue, and the 7th Street District in Ft. Worth. Mr. Ablon’s culture driven projects include the creation of highly innovative developments including Retail, Office, and Multifamily assets. Michael Ablon received his Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Architecture degrees at the University of Texas at Austin, and earned his Master’s degree from Harvard University. Early in his career, Ablon worked as an apprentice under the world-¬‐renowned theorist and architect Robert Venturi in Philadelphia and has been a visiting lecturer at multiple universities including Harvard and Yale. Prior to founding PegasusAblon, Mr. Ablon held senior positions at Hillwood Development, CarrAmerica, Cousins Properties, and The Retail Connection. PegasusAblon has a reputable award-¬‐winning focus on quality and is honored to have been recognized for Best Multifamily Design Projects, the Dallas Regional Chamber Momentum Award- Community Investor, Best Deal Award for Best Public/Private Partnership, 100 Fastest Growing Companies, and named the #1 Best Place to Work in DFW for small companies. Mr. Ablon’s work within PegasusAblon has led to the completion of over a $1.5 billion of investment transactions in DFW since its inception in 2007. Amongst other personal awards and recognitions, he was a recipient of a Lloyd Warren Travelling Fellowship in Europe for the Paris Prize Competition, a two¬‐time finalist for the Fulbright United States Scholar Fellowship for architectural theory, named one of the 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in DFW five times, the first recipient of the Pioneer Award for Real Estate Impact in Dallas, and was named a Texas Real Estate Icon in 2020. Michael Ablon’s community work includes acting as the founding Chairman of the Trinity River Corridor LGC, focused on the development of a great new central park for Dallas - The Harold Simmons Park. He is currently the Chairman of The Real Estate Council, and on the Executive Committee driving the development of the Southern Gateway Deck Park in southern Dallas adjacent to the Dallas Zoo. He has additionally been the Chairman of Community Investors, and on the Advisory Board of Directors for BBVA Compass Bank.

Andreea Udrea brings a combination of Texas planning experience with an European planning knowledge and education that has guided her thirst for inquiry into fundamentals of American zoning and its long-lasting effects. Andreea has led urban planning teams, planned and designed cities and communities, coordinated and reviewed development plans, researched and taught academically urban planning and design. Most recently, Andreea has been working with various North Texas zoning departments overseeing the development review of the fast-growing Dallas Metroplex. Previously, she was the Director of Urban and Metropolitan Planning Center of Bucharest, Romania. Andreea is an European PhD in urban planning for her research on the first comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances of European Capital Cities.

Shai has two decades of experience helping cities create and implement comprehensive plans and development regulations. She understands the impact that urban planning can have on a community and is dedicated to helping cities align their land use strategies and development regulations with their long-range vision. Shai believes developing solutions based on strategic foresight and public engagement rather than a projection of past and present conditions. As a Senior Urban Planner, she leads each project as a seamless extension of municipal staff, offering a flexible and responsive approach to complex future growth and land development challenges. An imaginative but realistic and results-oriented professional, Shai finds great reward in helping communities prepare for a big future. In addition, she teaches graduate level courses at the University of Texas at Arlington School of Urban and Public Affairs, aiming to inspire the next generation of city planners and land developers.

William is Senior Director of ULI’s Building Healthy Places Initiative, where he oversees a portfolio of content and programs focused on health and social equity in the built environment. Prior to ULI, he co-led Kimley-Horn’s Atlanta-based Planning and Urban Design Studio. He has also directed a variety of design-related projects at Midtown Alliance in Atlanta, the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Congress for New Urbanism both in Washington, D.C., and the Markle Foundation in Manhattan. Will holds a Masters degree in City and Regional Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a B.S. in Urban Studies from Georgia State University, and studied architecture at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Will is a graduate of ULI Washington’s Regional Land Use Leadership Institute and was named a 2010 Next City Vanguard. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).