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

Mr. Michael Harrison

Hines

Mr. Harrison is the Senior Officer responsible for securing and managing the development, acquisition, asset management, and disposition of sites and projects, as well as maintaining oversight responsibility for the Southeast Region of the United States. Since joining Hines in 1990, Mr. Harrison has been involved in the development and acquisition of more than 10 million square feet of projects and the development of more than 7,000 acres of land, totaling more than $2.0 billion. He has led the creation and expansion of Hines’ land development, multifamily, industrial, and single-family build-to-rent platforms for the Southeast Region.

 

Mr. Harrison is on the Board of Trustees for Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, a college preparatory school for young people of limited economic means. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and his Master's Degree in Real Estate Development from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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.