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Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, United States May 12-14, 2025

Downtown Denver: Next Phase

Wed May 14 2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
The panelists will discuss the plans for the next phase of development in downtown Denver. The focus will be on public plans and interventions to spur private activity.

Speakers

Moderator

President & CEO Downtown Denver Partnership

Panelist

SASAKI

Joshua is Principal and Partner in Sasaki's office in Denver where he oversees projects across North America. He has a deep passion for creating successful human habitat for all people through a variety of urban design, planning, and landscape project types. His interest lies at the intersection of people and infrastructure, where he focuses on the planning, design, and implementation of urban places of lasting…
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Partner NAI Shames Makovsky

Dorit is a partner at NAI Shames Makovsky, where she brings a deep passion for urban development, particularly in her hometown of Denver. Specializing in commercial real estate, Dorit's practice encompasses strategic planning and execution across all asset classes. She works closely with public entities, corporations, non-profits, and individual owners, fostering long-lasting relationships built on trust, expertise, and exceptional service. Dorit excels at offering creative…
Panelist

Mayor of Denver

Panelist

Managing Director, North America DNCO

Panelist

Head of North America DNCO

Based in New York City, Luis serves as the Managing Director for North America at DNCO — the creative studio for place and culture branding. Since its founding in 2006, DNCO has emerged as a leader in transforming destinations into vibrant communities with clear purpose. Luis has driven transformative projects in cities including London, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, and New York. His expertise spans…