Past Events

Join the DCBIA Young Leaders Committee on Thursday, October 14 for a Skyland Town Center project development tour in Ward 7.  With 18.5 elevated acres, Skyland Town Center is a hidden jewel in Washington, DC overlooking the best views in DC. Located at the intersection of Alabama Avenue, Naylor Road, and Good Hope Road SE, Skyland Town Center’s first phase of 84,500 square feet of retail includes CVS Pharmacy, Roaming Rooster, Chase Bank, and The Crest at Skyland Town Center, a 263-unit building…

The Post-Pandemic Housing Market State of the Housing Market Update: Clint Mann, President, Urban Pace  Panelists: Drake Greer, Director, JLL Capital Markets Lily Goldstein, Vice President, JBG Smith Laurence Caudle, Principal and the Director of Housing, Hickok Cole Richard Lake, Roadside Development   Join DCBIA in person as we explore the direction of the housing market from the financing, capital markets, and brokerage perspective. Hear about future projections and the intersection into what residents can afford when either buying or renting…

Please join us on Thursday, October 28 from 5pm to 7pm at Wunder Garten DC, a unique and relaxing open-air beer garden in the North of Massachusetts (NoMa) neighborhood at 1101 1st Street NE. Our Octoberfest networking happy hour is your chance to come together with the best in the industry. Features include a carefully curated selection of German and craft beers, a well-regarded wine and liquor selection, and delicious food. This is another fall DCBIA opportunity to network safely…

Developing Net Zero Energy Buildings Presenters: Scott Welch, Principal, Torti Gallas + Partners Emma Raymont, Director of Engineering, MaGrann Associates Shane Pollin, Principal, PS Ventures Brandon Nicholson, Principal, NK Passive Join DCBIA virtually on Friday October 29th, to learn how to design and develop Net-Zero Energy buildings. DC has set the goal of being carbon neutral by 2050 and will be implementing a Net-Zero Energy building code to help get there. As a building industry, we have a lot to…

DCBIA is pleased to announce our proposed slate of executive committee members, officers, and directors for the 2022 DCBIA Board of Directors! As we do each year, we are presenting the slate to members and are seeking your approval at our Annual Meeting. The meeting will held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, November 11 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.  At the annual meeting, DCBIA President Michele Hagans will preside over the vote for the proposed DCBIA 2022 Board of Directors.  DCBIA members…

Whether you are new to networking or are an experienced networker, the pandemic has made us all a bit rusty. In order to introduce diverse talent to greater opportunities in the DC real estate industry, you are invited to an in-person networking and career building session. For early-in-your-career networkers, join us and receive pointers from seasoned real estate professionals. on how to network and how not to network and show you ways to maximize DCBIA’s wide range of industry professionals…

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON UP ON THE ROOFTOP AT 880 P!   Indoor/Outdoor Mingling ------ Hot toddies with Open Air. Fire Pits. and Covered Terraces. ------ Festive and Panoramic DC views. ------- Joyful Tunes in the Music Room. -------- Wine/Beer/Cocktails and Holiday Fixings!!! Come Join us for a special holiday celebration.  -------- EVENT HOST -------- Sponsorship Opportunities Top Event Sponsor - $7,500  Logo on all DCBIA event marketing materials Prominent event signage 6 event registrations Blueprint sponsorship logo recognition to 8,000 DCBIA subscribers…

After 5 years and 10,000+ public comments, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment is finally approved, establishing the legal guidance to the DC Zoning Commission as they consider proposed zoning changes. Join DCBIA to learn about the major themes in the Comprehensive Plan, why the Plan was amended, and how it can be implemented. At this virtual session, you will learn about DCBIA’s advocacy on the Plan and hear from real estate development industry leaders on the meaningful changes. Changes include updates…

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new and highly controversial Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) to require employers with 100 or more employees to fully vaccinate their workforce or mandate weekly testing.  After legal battles against the mandate in jurisdictions across the country, on December 17, 2021, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on the OSHA vaccine mandate, clearing the path for the mandate to be enforced nationwide. The case is today…