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Thought Leadership about Sint Maarten
Join Harrison Drouin-Reed, the esteemed owner of Sothebys International Reality and immerse yourself in an unparalleled opportunity to explore and discover the enchanting wonders of the captivating island of Saint Martin.
Continue readingNovember 13 – CHICOS Conference in Barbados
The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is reputed the premier hospitality conference in the region. Embarking on its 13th edition, CHICOS brings together over 300 regional and international investors and operators, as well as the region’s leading decision makers. Also participating as attendees or speakers are governmental representatives, opinion leaders, developers, bankers and other lenders, tourism officials, investment funds, hotel brand executives, individuals/companies seeking investors for their tourism projects, franchise and operations companies, public and private institutions, consultants, advisors and architects and designers.
Continue readingOctober 9-10 – PUERTO RICO BUILDERS ASSOCIATION 51ST ANNUAL CONVENTION
Join us for the Puerto Rico Builders Association 51st Annual Convention, an exciting event that brings together industry professionals, inspiring speakers, and a multitude of exhibits. Taking place on October 9-10, 2024, this two-day convention offers a unique opportunity to delve into relevant topics, engage in valuable networking activities, and stay abreast of the latest trends and resources. With high-profile speakers and a variety of exhibits, this convention promises to be an invaluable experience that you won’t want to miss. Learn more about this engaging event and mark your calendar for an unforgettable experience!
Continue readingSeptember 24-25 – CARIF 2025 Financing For Caribbean Infraestructure
Looking to secure financing solutions for Caribbean projects? Don’t miss CARIF 2025 Financing For Caribbean Infrastructure on September 24-25 at Coconut Grove’s luxurious Ritz Carlton. Discover the new players in investment funds and sovereign wealth funds, and explore their appetite for collaboration. Uncover the opportunities for regional commercial lenders and multilateral development banks to partner with you. Dive into the latest trends in financial models for infrastructure development and the driving forces behind them. Above all, uncover the elusive investment opportunities waiting for you in this dynamic industry. Join us to propel your investments to new heights!
Continue readingSeptember 11- ULI Roundtable “Branded Residences in Caribbean: Leveraging Big Brands for Higher NOI
Ready to build your next branded residences project in the Caribbean?
Join us for our next ULI Roundtable “Branded Residences: Leveraging Big Brands for Higher NOI in Caribbean Resorts.”
Date and time – September 11, 2024 from 4-6pm
Location (in-person) – Bilzin Sumberg, 1450 Brickell Ave 23rd floor, Miami, FL 33131
Register Here: https://seflorida.uli.org/events/detail/CCAFB183-97C4-4C16-BD49-AF9FC2C0B0EA/
Three big take-aways:
1. Financial Challenges of Building the Capital Stack: Understanding the unique financial considerations and strategies involved in developing branded residences.
2. Sales Impact and Value Proposition: Exploring how branded residences influence sales and identifying where the biggest return on investment can be found.
3. Consumer Lifestyle and Experience: Discussing the impact of branded residences on consumer lifestyle choices and whether these developments lead to a better overall project and experience.
Strategies for Coastal Resilience
As sea level rise, coastal storms, flooding, erosion, and subsidence increasingly threaten our coastal communities, many land use professionals have been innovating solutions. In this webinar, speakers from design, engineering, and finance backgrounds will feature case studies of coastal resilience strategies in real estate and land use.
Continue readingPITCHING FOR CARIBBEAN CAPITAL
Big shout out to everyone who joined us at our 2023 ULI Pitching Caribbean Capital or Shark Tank last week. It was a great event with over 50 people live and many others who joined on-line throughout the Caribbean. Big shout out to Akerman LLP for hosting this event.
The selected project winners brought forth an excellent offering, each with its unique set of opportunities and financial highlights. Brad Lamensdorf at Sandy Point in Turks and Caicos, Andrew Carlson, CRRP, CRX, CSM, CLS / Nathan Whigham in the Town Center at Palmas del Mar, Puerto Rico.
The event would not have been possible without our esteemed panelists Adam Lipkin, The C-PACE Guy™, Yrene Tamayo – Lambert, Benjamin Hedrick, and Joaquin A. Mojica, P.E.
Lastly, I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this event possible, Amanda Staerker, Stephanie Wade, and Patricia Nader. Special shout out to Sydney Ramirez, AICP Ramirez who organized everything on behalf of ULI, Mallory Barker, and of course our Executive Director Julie Medley.
#uli is the world’s oldest and largest network of real estate and land use experts, and we currently boast 45,000 global members. Our #ULISEFloridaCaribbean district council includes over 1,300 people and covers over 300 different Caribbean islands.
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Conversation with Patricia Carrero
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Building Resilient Communities
Florida’s resilience continues to be a growing practical and financial priority. Some 80 percent of Florida’s 22 million residents live within 10 miles (16.1 km) of the coast. The stakes from climate related catastrophes are high. Topping the list of costliest storms to hit Florida, in 2022 dollars, is Ian, at $84 billion, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. As existing buildings age and population growth across the state invites continued losses, new sustainable solutions are needed.
Babcock Ranch in Southwest Florida is a new town expected to have over 50,000 people at buildout. It’s known globally as being “the nation’s first solar-powered town” and showcases around 800 impressive acres of solar panels. The master-planned community is best known however for withstanding hours of sustained winds over 100 miles per hour (161 kph) when Hurricane Ian made landfall in September 2022. With homes and other buildings left mostly unscathed, residents were able to remain home after the storm, and the community welcomed storm refugees to its shelters.
Today many eyes are fixed on this sustainable new town including myself and Amanda Staerker, one of the project’s early contributors in the land design. Together, we toured Babcock Ranch and have shared with you some of the site visit insights.
The main contributors to this success of Babcock include new construction to Florida Green Build Certification standards, underground utilities, native landscaping, and a land plan that minimizes intrusion into the natural systems.
In a recent ULI article, Building for Resilience: How Newer Construction Homes Fared in Florida’s Hurricane Season, the CEO of Babcock Ranch, Syd Kitson, stated,
“Storm safety was absolutely at the top of our list…How could we convince people they could shelter in place? We knew if we did it right from the beginning, we could prove they could.”
Babcock has taught us that we can design for sustainable living by promoting walkability, alternative modes of transportation, and by embracing technologies that allow us to reduce energy. It has taught us that we need to work with nature and to re-introduce back into our built environments the ecology that provides a natural protection.
Read More:
https://urbanland.uli.org/public/building-for-resilience-how-newer-construction-homes-fared-in-floridas-hurricane-season/