David L. Winstead concentrates on real estate development, infrastructure issues, public-private partnerships, as well as government contracts and legislative/regulatory matters. His career combines both private and public sector experience in real estate and transportation, and his representations include private companies, national real estate enterprises, transportation entities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Former Speaker of the House Paul Ryan recently nominated David to serve on the Public Buildings Reform Board. David joined Ballard Spahr following his presidential appointment and service as Commissioner of Public Buildings at the U.S. General Services Administration. As Commissioner, David was responsible for the asset management, construction, and operations of a portfolio of 1,500 federal buildings, as well as 190 million square feet of leased space to accommodate more than one million federal workers. Earlier in his career, David was a partner in a Washington, D.C., zoning firm, and served as Executive Director of the Washington/Baltimore Regional Association, a private sector economic development alliance of real estate and financial interests in these two metropolitan areas. He also served a term as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Transportation responsible for the five transportation agencies under Maryland DOT.
Speaking at
Wed Apr 10
10:00 AM — 10:20 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time
New York Hilton Midtown - Level 3, Americas Hall I - Area B
Psst. The (Secret) Government Program with the Potential to Combat Homelessness
Uncover a hidden weapon in the fight against homelessness: Title V. This 30-year policy tool states that surplus federal buildings and property must be evaluated and made available to nonprofit organizations and state and local governments to serve unhoused people. But making deals work under Title V is no easy task. Join the discussion with advocates and government leaders working to cut the red tape to unleash the potential to create much-needed housing and support. Presented by ULI's Homeless to Housed Initiative.