PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Philadelphia region is poised for successful economic growth that can successfully attract new employers like Amazon's HQ2 project, but responsible management and fairness for all residents will be key, according to two distinguished economic development experts who will open ALM's RealShare Philadelphia Conference on Wednesday, February 7, at the historic Union League Club.
“We all have reason to be proud of the growth Philadelphia has seen in recent years,” says Harold T. Epps, director of commerce for the city of Philadelphia. “Our stock continues to rise, and I firmly believe the city's best years are still ahead of us.”
Epps and Alan Greenberger, FAIA, department head and distinguished teaching professor, Department of Architecture, Design & Urbanism, Drexel University, will kick off the program with a keynote conversation entitled, “The Future Forecast for Philly's CRE Market in 2018, moderated by Steve Lubetkin, Philadelphia and New Jersey editor, GlobeSt.com.
“Because cities now compete globally, well-managed and responsible economic development is essential to equitable job growth, quality of life and securing a better future for our children,” says Greenburger, a former deputy mayor of Philadelphia. “You can't take your foot off the gas, but you have to drive very responsibly.”
Epps says a critical factor in Philadelphia's future success will be making sure that economic growth benefits all sectors of the population.
“As we build on our current success, a focus on equity will be essential in order to ensure a truly prosperous city,” he says. “Philadelphia's renaissance must also benefit residents in all our neighborhoods for this growth to be considered a win in my book.”
The panel is scheduled to start at 1:35 p.m. The conference kicks off Wednesday, February 7 at 1:30 pm at the Union League Club, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA.
More information on the RealShare Philadelphia Conference is available at https://www.eiseverywhere.com/ehome/235406/523429/.
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Steve Lubetkin
Steve Lubetkin is the New Jersey and Philadelphia editor for GlobeSt.com. He is currently filling in covering Chicago and Midwest markets until a new permanent editor is named. He previously filled in covering Atlanta. Steve’s journalism background includes print and broadcast reporting for NJ news organizations. His audio and video work for GlobeSt.com has been honored by the Garden State Journalists Association, and he has also been recognized for video by the New Jersey Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He has produced audio podcasts on CRE topics for the NAR Commercial Division and the CCIM Institute. Steve has also served (from August 2017 to March 2018) as national broadcast news correspondent for CEOReport.com, a news website focused on practical advice for senior executives in small- and medium-sized companies. Steve also reports on-camera and covers conferences for NJSpotlight.com, a public policy news coverage website focused on New Jersey government and industry; and for clients of StateBroadcastNews.com, a division of The Lubetkin Media Companies LLC. Steve has been the computer columnist for the Jewish Community Voice of Southern New Jersey, since 1996. Steve is co-author, with Toronto-based podcasting pioneer Donna Papacosta, of the book, The Business of Podcasting: How to Take Your Podcasting Passion from the Personal to the Professional. You can email Steve at [email protected].
