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The 2010 University Challenge & Reception At Brit's
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Downtown Minneapolis, MN  



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NAIOP Minnesota - 2010 University Challenge

Thursday afternoon, April 22, 2010
University of St. Thomas - Minneapolis Campus
Terrence Murphy Hall - Thornton Auditorium
1000 LaSalle Avenue, downtown Minneapolis

PARKING OPTIONS (links to pdf on Univ. of St. Thomas site)
Leave yourself enough time to park ... the Twins baseball game will be ending about 3:30 pm.

Where? PDF / WEB


An intriguing competition with these university real estate departments/clubs playing the part of a developer considering purchase and redevelopment of an Uptown Minneapolis redevelopment site.

University Challenge - 2010 Teams

Who will take the day? ... the Tommies, Badgers, Huskies, Panthers or Golden Eagles?


On Thursday afternoon, April 22 ...
Five university real estate departments/clubs tackle a prime Uptown Minneapolis redevelopment site and present their best-use for the site that's controlled by JPG-OFC LLC and Aurora-Uptown, LLC. The site is 3 parcels totaling 5.75 acres in Uptown Minneapolis, and situated along the Midtown Greenway between Fremont Ave South and Colfax Ave South.

VIEW PDF OF PROJECT SITE

What do YOU see as the highest & best use for redevelopment? With the challenging market, how do you factor-in ...

Cost vs. Value
Timing the Market

Value-Add Design and Green Initiatives

Incorporating Light-Rail
Financing and Subsidies

EASY TO GET TO ... EVEN EASIER TO HAVE A GOOD TIME!

Following the competition, join the networking & fun over at Brit's Pub!

when: Thursday, April 22
3:30 pm: Registration, 4:00 pm: Presentations
5:30 pm: Winner Announced and Reception at Brit's Pub
(must be registered for event to attend reception)

where: University of St. Thomas - Minneapolis Campus
Terrence Murphy Hall - Thornton Auditorium
Downtown Minneapolis
Where is this? PDF / WEB

registration: Use the Register button at top of this page.
$35 for anyone, includes the reception

Where to Park? PDF / WEB



Competing for
the UC Cup ...




WINNING TEAMS:

2009
Marquette University

2008
University of Wisconsin - Madison

2006
University of St. Thomas

2005
University of Northern Iowa

2004
University of St. Thomas

2003
St. Cloud State University

ALUMNI!
Cheer your alma-mater!


THE JUDGES:
Arnie Gregory
, Greco Real Estate
Ted Jokerst, Welsh Companies
Murray Kornberg, CBRE Capital Markets
Bob Lux, Alatus Partners
Kristin Myhre, Carlson Real Estate
Mark Reiling, Cassidy Turley
Gary Schiff, City of Minneapolis City Council


INDUSTRY EXPERTS TO THE TEAMS:
Terry Kingston and Charlie Hornig, Cushman & Wakefield
John Lichter, Liesch Associates
Pat Minea, NorthMarq Capital
Dan Parks, Westwood Professional Services
Troy Wenck, Weis Builders
Brent Wittenberg, GVA Marquette Advisors


1.5 hours of continuing real estate education applied for.







For questions on the University Challenge competition, contact the NAIOP Minnesota staff or call the office at (952) 928-4647.
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