Conference Day One, Monday 28 November 2011

Diversifying property portfolios and boosting returns on capital through mixed-use

• What are the required expertise, resources capacity and practical know-how for venturing into mixed-use?
• Unlocking the growth potential of mixed-use in densely populated cities
• Leveraging positives and better allocating risks in the course of development, financing and management

Public-private partnerships: The role and involvement of land authorities in mixed-use projects

• Impact of regulatory policies and land zoning on mixed-use schemes
• Aligning urban renewal planning with demographic growth trends
• What benefits and risks do private and government entities foresee amidst various project stages?

Master planning and programming transit-oriented communities 

• Championing location efficient development in reducing urban sprawl
• Analysing demographic trends, GDP per capita and value appreciation of high density developments
• Increasing transportation modes and accessibility to amenities through clustered land use

Improving asset yields with sustainable designs and retrofits

• Development phases and interior fit-outs - Measuring costs against long-term savings
• Benefits of technological innovations on design-build approaches, energy conservation and asset life cycles
• How are developers and investors taking to 'green' initiatives and LEED certified mixed-use?

Transforming business hubs into multi-faceted mixed-use landmarks

• Determining the ideal tenant mix and core income streams
• Boosting strategic partnerships, commercial marketability and operational efficiency
• Creating value and maximising yields with sound asset management and enhancement initiatives

Marketing and leasing strategies - What works in attracting and retaining the right tenant mix?

• Strategic branding and asset posiioning in an increasingly competitive environment
• Bridging landlord-tenant expectations and upgrading service offerings
• Revising pricing and lease terms in securing higher rental income

Outpacing competition and achieving exponential profits with integrated resorts

• Incorporating hotels, retail, entertainment, casinos and convention centres withing a resort outlay
• Co-locating facilities and enhancing consumer experiences
• Recounciling competing priorities and realising end goals of owners, operators and tenants

How are self-sustaining integrated townships gaining traction with developers, investors and end-users?

• Relooking demand-supply dynamics for housing, services and amenities in and around city centres
• Putting urbanisation controls in place - How effective is the township model for social integration?
• Assessing the financial viability and long-term investment potential of townships