2022 Dates: August 25
Location: Virtual event
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Topics: Office Outlook
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The so-called Great Resignation is still in full swing and a majority of office workers continue to request the ability to work remotely at least part of the week. Those two things make it increasingly important to create workplaces that are inviting to employees. In this discussion, we’ll talk with architects and real estate professionals about ways they are designing work environments that foster collaboration while also supporting workers’ health and wellness. We’ll also delve into new uses for vacant office spaces and what the outlook is for new office development.

Among the questions we plan to tackle:

• What are features of today’s office space that weren’t in place five years ago?
• Are companies expanding office space or shrinking it?
• Where is the most vacant office space in the Greater Des Moines area?

Panelists:

• Todd Garner, principal, Substance Architecture
• Justin Lossner, managing director, JLL
• Andy McIntosh, vice president, development, McGough
• Jackie Nickolaus, senior developer, Sherman Associates
• Mark Rupprecht, president, R&R Realty Group

About Project515:
Project515 is a series of real estate and development focused virtual events that will dive deep into three specific subsections of the industry: office, retail and housing. The series has a goal of illuminating future challenges and trends, while amplifying discussions with the region’s key stakeholders that do business directly in the sectors and with those business leaders dependent on the health and vitality of the real estate industry for a strong and growing community. Coverage of these panel-style discussions will appear in both written and video form and be integrated across the Business Record in print, weekly CRE e-newsletter, businessrecord.com and social platforms.

Past Events:

Future of Retail (6-10-21) – Rewatch the event

Future of Office (8-12-21) – Rewatch the event

Affordable Housing (12-2-21) – Rewatch the event