There's a lot happening in Washington these days. But beyond the headlines, certain luxury upticks and migrations into the DC area are getting leading developers' and builders' attention. So what's driving the higher volume and higher price tags in DC luxury? How does the nature of these new DC buyers compare to the soul of DC, and how does one develop with new buyers and visitors in mind?
Join The Real Deal and B/S/H for “Building Luxury: Washington DC” - an evening event featuring a live panel conversation between DC development leaders on how they are reading the tea leaves and working collaboratively to create successful developments.
6:00 pm: Doors open for networking, passed hors d'oeuvres. and cocktails
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: A New Era of DC Real Estate
Speakers:
Brook Rose, Founder, Brook Rose Development
Philippe Lanier, Principal, Eastbanc Inc
Clint Mann, President, Urban Pace
Moderated by: Stuart Elliott, CEO, Editor-in-Chief of The Real Deal
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Networking and event conclusion.
Brook Rose is the founder of Brook Rose Development, a Washington, D.C.-based firm known for blending quality construction with timeless design. After graduating from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, he launched his career by acquiring and renovating Alabama Oaks Assisted Living, a historic assisted-living facility in Central Florida. This ambitious first project gave Brook invaluable hands-on experience in restoring a historic property and set the foundation for his future in real estate development.
Philippe Lanier is Principal at EastBanc Inc, a D.C.-based developer with 2M+ square feet of trophy office, luxury retail and residential assets in the greater D.C. region. EastBanc is the largest owner of retail space in D.C.'s sought-after Georgetown neighborhood with current and future tenants including Skims, Tesla, Google, Glossier, Aritzia and more.
At EastBanc, Philippe has been responsible for overseeing all company activities since 2009. Additionally, Philippe managed the growth and ultimate disposition in 2024 of its technology arm EastBanc Technologies.
Clint Mann is President of Urban Pace, the leading real estate development services firm in the Mid-Atlantic, specializing in marketing, sales, leasing and advisory. Founded in 2001, Urban Pace has built a strong reputation as an expert in the industry, having successfully managed over 400 communities—ranging from large, master-planned developments to boutique urban buildings. Their portfolio spans a variety of property types, including condominiums, townhomes, apartments and new construction sites across all price points. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, Clint has led the sales and marketing efforts of new development projects across six states and the District of Columbia, totaling more than $4.5 billion in sales.