Propertize Ventures, Inc. announced today that General Partner and Developer Steven Mann will be featured on a panel of development power players at the New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference. Mann’s panel, “Revitalize21: Community, Innovation, Diversity, Entertainment Anchors & More”, also includes IB Specialist Akshay Patel of BAML; Alexander Dougherty, Principal, Dougherty Planning & Development, LLC; Manuel Pereiras, AIA, Principal, PAU – Pereiras Architects Ubiquitous; and Rosemary Stone-Dougherty, Esq., Partner, A.Y. Strauss. Together, they will offer their expert insight on the benefits of sports and entertainment anchored developments, trends in urban revitalization, community-centric planning, and generational shifts in the housing market. The panel will take place in person on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 10:45 am-12:00 pm.
As a seasoned developer, Mann aims to push the boundaries of the real estate industry to reimagine land use, promote sustainable growth, and bolster community resilience.
“I’m thrilled to join other New Jersey visionaries at this dynamic event to highlight the lasting impact we can have on emerging cities everywhere,” said Mann. “The future of city living is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about creating a lasting legacy of thriving communities.”
Notable projects Mann has spearheaded with Propertize Ventures, Inc. include the rehabilitation of downtown areas built around sports facilities like Segra Stadium in Fayetteville, NC, Constellation Field in Sugar Land, TX, Gages Landing Marina and Shops in Branson, MO, the Las Vegas Ballpark in NV, and Riverview JC and Golden 100, both in Jersey City, NJ. Current projects include developments in Waco, TX and Nashville, TN.
The New Jersey Planning and Redevelopment Conference is presented by New Jersey Future and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association and will feature a variety of timely sessions, while bringing together hundreds of industry professionals, elected officials, and community activists who share a passion and commitment to the Garden State. The event convenes virtually on June 5–6 and in person on Friday, June 7 at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. Register here.
About Propertize Ventures, Inc
Propertize Ventures (https://www.propertize.ventures/) deploys long-term capital into strategic urbanization efforts across the U.S. It targets underutilized assets in high-growth regions, using creative financing structures to fund and develop vibrant, entertainment-anchored communities.
Propertize Ventures’ developments cater to latent demand for walkable, mixed-use urban development. Merging housing, retail, entertainment, transportation, and green spaces not only revitalizes communities but also generates financial returns — both for municipalities and private investors.
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