[IMGCAP(2)]"From the rebuilding at the World Trade Center siteto the buzz and activity in the hotel, retail and multifamilysectors, there is no busier market or one that presents greateropportunities today than Downtown, and that is why RealShare isfocusing an event solely on all that is going on, and what willcontinue to happen and transform the market over the next threeyears, Downtown," says Richard Kelley, executive director of theRealShare Conference Series.

[IMGCAP(3)]"The combination of the financial services industrypullback and a possible widening of the delta between Midtown andDowntown rental rates makes this conference come at an importanttime for the Downtown market, and our A-list roster of speakerswill not be short on opinions as to where the Downtown market isheaded and where there are deals to be made," he continues.

[IMGCAP(4)]Topics will include: the city's overall vision andhow it will influence new development, leasing and investment salesactivities; how will a change in gubernatorial leadership impactdowntown; how will developments in multifamily, commercial, retailand hotel sectors pan out in the immediate future, and long run;why is infrastructure important and, what are the ramifications ofnew projects, such as the Long Island Rail link; how is the driveto meet LEED-certification standards impacting new development; howwill the unsettled real estate capital markets impact investmentactivity, and the overall market; are tenants still consideringdowntown as the viable alternative and much more.

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