Craig is the US West & Mexico Practice Group Manager for Placemaking at Arcadis. For more than 30 years, he has used an inter-disciplinary approach to plan and implement the growth and regeneration of urban places, campuses and communities across the globe that are more livable and sustainable. His practice has included extensive research around changing demographics and their impact on real estate across North America. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP), a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional, an accredited member of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU-A), and an original signatory of the Charter of the New Urbanism. Craig is the past-Chair of the ULI Curtis Global Infrastructure Initiative, a member of the Redevelopment and Reuse Product Council and is a Board member for ULI-Charlotte. He is a 2025 TEDx speaker on the topic of the "Science of Walkable Cities".
Speaking at
Wed Nov 05
2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time
Demographic Shifts and the New Landscape of Residential Real Estate
Category
Housing/Residential
In recent years, the North American residential real estate market has transformed due to shifting demographic trends. This session explores population movements, generational preferences, and cultural diversity reshaping housing across metropolitan centers and rural communities. Attendees will learn how aging baby boomers, the rise of millennials and gen z as homeowners, gen x as the sandwich generation, and the influence of multicultural populations are redefining demand, location, and the concept of home. It examines younger generations' shift toward urban living and reverse migration to suburbs and smaller cities fueled by remote work. Participants will also consider how a growing senior population with unique needs—such as accessible design and proximity to health care—impacts development patterns and market offerings. The session addresses fluctuating immigration rates and internal migration within North America, invigorating some regions while challenging others. Developers and policymakers are rethinking affordability, infrastructure, and inclusive community development. Changing household structures—such as multigenerational living and single-person households—drive innovation in housing design and amenities. Whether you are a developer, agent, investor, or urban planner, you will leave with a deeper understanding of how demographic change is both a challenge and a catalyst for innovation in the residential property market.