Panelist
Panelist
Mr. Nic Whittaker
Sr Director of Development Greystar
Nic Whittaker is a Managing Director of Development for Greystar. He is responsible for identifying, underwriting, capitalizing, and executing multifamily developments with a primary focus in Austin, Texas. Nic has been involved in the development of 9,000 apartment homes across several product types; including urban infill, student housing, senior housing, single family rental, and large-scale mixed-use projects.
Prior to joining Greystar in 2011, Nic worked for Cypress Real Estate Advisors, overseeing projects in Colorado, Georgia, Florida, and Texas.
He holds a bachelor of business administration degree in Finance from The McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas.
Speaking at
Tue May 13
4:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
The Future of Downtowns Is Out in the Suburbs
Category
Mixed-Use
A recent Harvard study shows that millennials are now returning to the suburbs, and gen Z plans to stay there. This is due to several emerging trends, but a major factor is the rising cost of rent and homeownership in major cities, which makes it difficult for gen Z to afford living in prime downtown locations. As urban costs rise and younger generations seek affordable alternatives to city living, the suburbs are evolving to meet this demand by adopting compact, mixed-use developments that mirror urban downtowns. This session will explore the recent trend of suburban reinvention, where developers, corporate tenants, and investors are seizing opportunities to build new, walkable town centers complete with retail, office, and residential spaces. Drawing on case studies from across the country, the panel will highlight how this shift presents both financial and social opportunities while reshaping the suburban landscape.