As suburban landscapes continue to evolve, developers, investors, and community planners must stay ahead of emerging trends and best practices. Blueprints is a half-day event designed to explore the future of suburban development, providing key insights into market shifts, innovative planning strategies, and community-driven growth.
Join industry leaders and experts as we discuss the latest trends shaping suburban development, from non-traditional neighborhood planning and infrastructure advancements to best practices in working with our cities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and build the future—one blueprint at a time!
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What is the Blueprint Series? Blueprint is a new series by ULI Houston that focuses on best practices and trends in specific areas. Watch our website for future topics in the Blueprint space!
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May 29, 2025
AGENDA
- 11:00 – 11:45 Registration
- 11:45 – 1:15 Lunch w Keynote Speaker Stephen Kim
- 1:15 – 1:45 Networking Break
- 1:45: – 4:00 Panels/Programming
- 4:00 – 5:00 Happy Hour
PROGRAM SPEAKERS
More speakers to be announced
Stephen Kim
Senior Managing Director, Equities
Evercore
Stephen Kim is a senior managing director and head of Evercore ISI’s Housing Research Team. Mr. Kim is ranked No. 1 on the Extel (formerly Institutional Investor) 2024 All-America Research Team for home builders & building products and has held the premier spot every year since 2016. Mr. Kim’s work focuses on national housing demographics, building products manufacturing and distribution, and emerging trends across both the new and resale housing markets.
Prior to joining Evercore ISI, Mr. Kim spent over two decades in equity research and investment management, holding lead analyst positions at Barclays Capital, Citi and Deutsche Bank. He earned a B.S. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.
