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ULI SPRING MEETING ULI SPRING MEETING
Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO, United States May 12-14, 2025
Panelist

Mr. Junho Pok

CEO IGISNEOVALUE, Asset Management

Junho Pok currently serves as CEO of IGIS Neovalue Asset Management. His extensive industry leadership experience over 25 years in real estate development and investment brings outstanding outlook. He has invested over USD 5 billion of real estate assets across the market. Previously he was the head of Real Estate Development at IGIS Asset Management where he was responsible for commercial and residential real estate developments. He was overseeing and identifying investment opportunities in development projects and managing relationships with domestic and foreign investors. Prior to Joining IGIS, Mr. Pok was a managing director at Koramco REIT and Trust. He was the head at the domestic investment team, where he was responsible for all aspects of domestic development projects including deal sourcing, fund raising, due diligence, underwriting and project management. Mr. Pok earned his Master's degree and Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from Seoul National University.

Speaking at

Thu Apr 11 1:00 PM — 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time New York Hilton Midtown - Level 3, Trianon Ballroom

Fostering Next-Generation Central Business Districts

The panel will focus on strategies for developing vibrant, inclusive, healthy central business districts (CBDs) in the post pandemic era, particularly in the context of the work-from-home reality. Panelists will explore approaches, such as office to residential conversions and creative use of ground floor space, that have been implemented in New York City and other global cities, as well as challenges and lessons learned along the way. The panel will delve into the current status of NYC's CBD neighborhoods, including Midtown, Midtown South, and Downtown, and highlight the importance of maintaining a healthy tax base. It will explore how to reinforce the city core amidst the trend of decentralization and debate the ingredients (uses, spaces, etc.) vital to creating a healthy, thriving CBD ecosystem. The panel will highlight successful examples from other cities around the world to provide broader context, with panelists sharing insights on strategies to increase office occupancy and discuss tools and techniques for creating more activity through new uses and conversions. Additionally, it will explore approaches for transforming the public realm to be more attractive and inviting.