The City of Houston’s population grew at about 0.5% in 2024, while suburbs Richmond & Katy Park grew by 11% and 20% respectively. Outer market developers are taking notice, and moving their attention to the Lone Star State.
Join The Real Deal and BSH for an evening panel discussion to find out which towns have top developers’ attention, and what plans they have to capitalize on the Texas migration.
6:00 pm: Doors open for networking, passed hors d'oeuvres, and cocktails.
6:30 pm - 7:30pm: Panel Discussions: "Opportunities Outside Houston"
Speakers:
Sunny Bathija, President & CEO, Satya Inc.
Johnny Cruz, Partner, RAMSA (Robert A.M. Stern Architects)
Kathryn Falconi, Global Head of Residential Marketing, Marriott International
Moderated by Jess Hardin, Texas Bureau Chief, The Real Deal
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Networking and event conclusion.
Sunny Bathija is Founder and CEO of Satya, a Houston-based commercial real estate consulting firm that has become one of the most reputable names in the industry developing luxury high-rise condominiums, apartments, hotels, mixed-use properties, retail and commercial centers. The company is currently celebrating 25 years of owning and developing successful residential and commercial developments including The Sophie at Bayou Bend, Giorgetti Houston, Westmore, Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Houston Medical Center. Satya is currently developing The St. Regis Residences, Houston and Tiara on the Beach condominium in Galveston. The company has completed more than 100 projects and working projects valued at more than one billion in and around the Greater Houston area.
Johnny is inspired by the transformative power of architecture to enrich urban life and improve the experience not only for those who occupy a building but also for the pedestrians who simply pass by. His belief in architecture as a civic act is reflected in his advocacy for sustainable design and construction strategies that foster a holistic relationship between buildings, people, and the environment.His track record of designing buildings that consistently exceed industry standards for performance and market value speaks for itself. This includes domestic multifamily residential developments—such as the iconic 220 Central Park South, an evolution of the firm’s work along the corridor south of the park, which continues to command record-high prices—as well as international projects like the award-winning Heart of Lake high-rise garden suburb in Xiamen, China, and developments in Shanghai and Hangzhou.
Johnny’s current projects include The Ritz-Carlton Residences, The Woodlands, a high-end residential community north of Houston that filters the firm’s apartment expertise through a local architectural lens, and the St. Regis Residences, Miami, an Art Deco-inspired tower on the edge of Biscayne Bay offering sweeping views of Miami.As one of RAMSA's leading experts in emerging design and collaboration technologies, Johnny regularly gives presentations and workshops to share his expertise in software platforms. He holds degrees from both the University of Notre Dame and Yale University. In the spring of 2022, he returned to Notre Dame to teach a graduate studio focused on multifamily residential design.
As Global Head of Residential Marketing, Kathryn leads the marketing strategy for Marriott International’s branded residential portfolio—the largest in the world—spanning 17 iconic brands across more than 50 countries and territories. With over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality and strategic consulting, she oversees brand and marketing strategies that support the ambitions of global development partners and meet the elevated expectations of high-net-worth buyers—delivering results in a market defined by constant evolution and rising standards.Her work contributes to the continued evolution of luxury branded residences, aligning Marriott’s world-class hospitality standards with the vision of developers and the lifestyle preferences of discerning homeowners. As Marriott celebrates 25 years of leadership in this space, Kathryn remains focused on delivering measurable value to licensees, elevating brand equity, and driving long-term success across a diverse global portfolio.