Real Estate Development & Redevelopment
November 14 - 15, 2024
Ohio University - Dublin Integrated Education Center
6805 Bobcat Way | Dublin, Ohio 43016 | 614.793.5634
Course Description: This course teaches the critical steps of real estate development and helps attendees develop a comprehensive understanding of how a deal progresses from concept to completion. Attendees will analyze the anatomy of a real estate deal and learn how each component stage impacts the next. The economic developer will build the knowledge they need to more thoughtfully approach securing and closing the deal and what comes after.
Knowledge: Participants will learn about the important stages in real estate development; from the earliest stages of due diligence to occupancy and property management. Participants will gain the knowledge they need to determine project feasibility, how to finance real estate development and redevelopment, and how to recognize and overcome the challenges to advancing a new development in their community.·
Network: This course provides a forum for economic development professionals to share information and build relationships with the best in the real estate industry. Unlike traditional lecture-style trainings, this course focuses on participant and presenter engagement and interaction. This course provides unmatched opportunities to dialogue with instructors, speakers, and colleagues.
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Course Topics: The course is constantly being updated to keep current with emerging real estate development issues and trends. Some of the past topics include:
What Real Estate Development is Right for Your Community
Project Feasibility from a Market, Financial and Political Perspecti Understanding ownership structures.
The ABC’s of LLC’s
Public Private Collaboration and Partnership
Due Diligence & Construction – Knowing the Risks and How to Avoid Them.
The Financial Anatomy of a Deal – Building a Proforma.
Marketing, Occupancy, and Property/Asset Management: Showing it, Filling it and Selling it
Closing the Gap: What Programs from JobsOhio and Other Sources Can Help a Deal Come Together
Who Should Attend: This course is designed for intermediate economic development professionals as well as those in related fields such as law and planning. In addition, elected officials and community leaders can benefit from learning about the anatomy of a real estate deal and how to thoughtfully consider what is right for their community.
Pre-Requisites: Because of the program’s rigor, attendees must have completed The Ohio Basic Economic Development Course or have three years of economic or community development experience.
Faculty: OEDI Core Courses are taught by experienced local, state, and national economic development practitioners. In addition to these lead instructor(s), each course has a unique faculty group made up on individuals who have been hand selected because of their subject matter expertise, leadership role in Ohio economic development, or role in the case studies utilized in the course.
Past Institute faculty has included representatives from: JobsOhio, the Ohio Department of Development, the six regional JobsOhio Network Partners, the International Economic Development Council, and Ohio universities.
Course Fees: Early-bird registration allows participants to take advantage of last year’s course pricing: $499 for members and $599 for non-members. The early-bird registration period ends 45 days before the course and all registration options increase $50. Members are encouraged to register for multiple courses to receive special discounted pricing.
Why OEDI: The Ohio Economic Development Institute (OEDI) is the premier training and professional development program for economic developers in Ohio. As a state-specific program, OEDI’s Core Courses focus on the practice of economic development in Ohio; including the state’s unique economic development structure and ecosystem. The Institute is made possible through the generous and continuing support of JobsOhio. OEDA’s academic partner is the Ohio University Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service.
Ohio Certified Economic Developer: OEDI courses are part of a comprehensive curriculum, but they can be taken singly. They also serve as the pathway to the Ohio Certified Economic Development (OhioCED) Credential. Individuals who successfully complete the five Core Courses, a project-based Capstone Course, and an additional 24 hours of electives, are eligible for the Ohio Certified Economic Developer or OhioCED.
Lodging information: A variety of hotel options to fit specific travel needs and budget are nearby. Visit VISIT DUBLIN OHIO for a full list of options. For those looking to stay close to the facility, the following hotels are recommended (all are within six miles of Ohio University’s Dublin Campus): Columbus Marriott Northwest, Crowne Plaza Dublin, Embassy Suites Columbus-Dublin, Residence Inn by Marriott. Please note that the start time for the first day is 9 a.m.
AICP members can earn Certification Maintenance (CM) credits for this activity. More information about AICP's CM program can be found at AICP Planning CM
Policies & Additional Information
1. Full attendance on both days is required for the course to count towards certification.
2. Cancellations must be requested in writing no later than 7 days prior to each course to receive a full refund. Please note that no refunds will be issued after this date and registrations not canceled and pending payment are responsible for full payment. As an additional option, you may submit a request in writing to transfer your registration to another student up to 7 days prior to the course.
3. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Walk-in registration cannot be accommodated.
4. If the multiple course rate is selected, the registrant must register for and attend at least one additional OEDI core course in 2024. If the registrant does not register for and attend an additional course, a $50 fee will be assessed and an invoice will be sent to the registrant.