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2025 ULI Fall Meeting 2025 ULI Fall Meeting
, November 04 – 06, 2025
Panelist

Ms. Lisa Cholmondeley

Gensler

Lisa is committed to the idea that design happens at all stages of a project. As a Principal in Gensler’s Washington D.C. office, Lisa is passionate about space and design, and is motivated by the challenges of making ideas reality. She has been a key member in the delivery of several large, complex, mixed-use developments in the Middle East. A trained architect, Lisa has spent almost half of her career working on interiors, and strongly advocates for the development of spaces that have a shared story between the exterior and interior experience. Prior to joining the D.C. office, Lisa’s career at Gensler included experience in London, Doha, Abu Dhabi, and most recently, San Francisco.

She has taught architectural design at both Howard University and the University of Tennessee. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University, and a Master of Arts degree in History and Theory of Architecture from The Architectural Association. Additionally, Lisa is co-director of Gensler’s Center for Research on Equity and the Built Environment and a member of Gensler’s Global Race and Diversity Committee.

Speaking at

Tue Oct 29 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Resorts World Las Vegas - Level 2, Lotus C

Reimagining Mixed-Use Districts: Strategies for New Developments in an Ever-Changing World

Recent economic and secular shifts have significantly impacted U.S. real estate, particularly the development of large-scale mixed-use districts. Rising interest rates and construction costs—coupled with the rise of hybrid work models, high office vacancies, and recent challenges with brick-and-mortar retail—have made mixed-use development projects particularly hard to capitalize and get off the ground. Despite these challenges, some mixed-use developers are thriving by adapting to the evolving preferences of residents and businesses alike. Example strategies include taking an innovation district approach, partnering with diverse anchors such as universities and sports stadiums, and continuously evolving the definition of mixed-use. This panel discussion will explore underlying elements for successful mixed-use developments in today's challenging times. The session will feature insights from developers and urban planners who are at the forefront of significant mixed-use projects across the United States.