ICSC + CENTERBUILD

ICSC+CENTERBUILD is the premier event for retail and real estate professionals dedicated to planning, developing, designing and constructing shopping centers, retail stores and retail-focused developments.

This program will focus on helping construction and design professionals navigate the shifting world of physical retail to move forward and expand their businesses and relationships within the Marketplaces Industry. We are committed to bringing attendees the same high-level experience, with opportunities to connect with industry colleagues and exchange ideas.

• Masterclasses will highlight innovative mixed-use projects and experiential retail
• Ideation Labs are interactive, collaborative and creative sessions to play, debate, and interpret ideas relevant to the future of our industry
• Roundtables will host relevant design and development topics

*CEU credits will be available for Masterclass and Ideation Labs

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Roundtable: Designing First-Floor Retail Spaces That Strengthen the Pro Forma and the Community

How do you make ground-floor retail work in a vertical mixed-use project?

Join Bohler’s Geoff Fitzgerald as he leads a roundtable discussion on the challenges of getting first-floor retail to “pencil in.” From balancing pro formas to ensuring long-term sustainability, Geoff will dive into strategies developers, designers, and owners can use to make retail a financial driver — not a liability — within mixed-use communities.

Roundtable: Entitlements for Retail Development – Frustrations, Delays, and What Actually Works

Entitling retail projects today is more complex than ever, with outdated zoning codes, shifting tenant requirements, and approval delays threatening project timelines and viability. This interactive roundtable, led by Dan Duggan of Bohler, brings together retail developers, consultants, and stakeholders to share real-world frustrations—and more importantly, what’s actually working. From navigating drive-thru and signage approvals to aligning with municipal boards and managing tenant expectations, the session explores proven strategies to accelerate the entitlement process. Attendees will leave with practical insights on streamlining approvals, reducing risk, and keeping retail projects on track in today’s evolving development landscape.

Roundtable: Transforming Malls into Mixed-Use and Community Anchors

As traditional malls continue to evolve, developers and retail tenants are exploring new ways to reimagine underperforming assets. Join Bohler’s Michael Takacs for a dynamic roundtable discussion on the shift from pure retail to mixed-use, community-centered spaces. We’ll explore how non-retail tenants—like healthcare, education, municipal services, and residential—are reshaping mall properties, and what this means for entitlements, leasing strategy, and long-term value. Hear real-world examples, share your own experiences, and walk away with actionable insights on how to reposition your assets for future relevance and profitability in today’s rapidly changing retail environment.