Greater Philadelphia is home to an extensive list of world-class life sciences companies. As a top-ranking city nationally for cell and gene therapy research, companies are growing and expanding to this market from near and far. Coupled with research grants from the National Institutes of Health, and growing venture capital funding, and a highly-concentrated talent pool, the sector’s growth shows no signs of stopping. This growth has catalyzed new real estate development opportunities in the City of Philadelphia to accommodate demand.
Join this conversation to hear how our region’s growth in the cell and gene therapy sector is driving the development of new land and building requirements for company expansion and relocation. Attendees will also get a first-hand look at how these projects are sealing the region’s status as a cell and gene hub – key to driving our region’s recovery efforts as part of the Recharge & Recover PHL initiative.
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Vice President, Development, Wexford Science + Technology
Pete manages the marketing, leasing, financing, operation and construction of uCity Square. uCity Square is a 6.5 million SF mixed-use development project located in Philadelphia’s growing Innovation District. Pete has also managed $30 million of pre-development projects in uCity Square, including the former University City HS site and new infrastructure. Pete earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University.
SVP, Senior Director of Research, JLL
Lauren directs JLL’s local market research platform for the region. Lauren’s specialties include urban and regional economics and demography. Prior to joining JLL, Lauren served as the Manager of Research & Analysis at the Center City District in Philadelphia and as a Research Analyst/Program Manager at the Center for Regional Economic Competitiveness in Arlington, Virginia.
Senior Vice President, Development – East, Ensemble Real Estate Investments
Mark’s background in commercial real estate includes 20+ years in the public and private sectors. Mark serves as a key member of the executive team to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of development opportunities in the East Coast Region. Previously, Mark was VP of Leasing & Property Development for Liberty Property Trust. During his time with Liberty, he oversaw 1.6 million SF of commercial real estate at the Navy Yard.
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