ULI Philadelphia: Byberry Hospital Redevelopment Event + Tour

When

2025-06-03
2025-06-03T13:30:00 - 2025-06-03T16:00:00
America/New_York

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    Where

    Rockefeller Logistics Center on the Boulevard 15000 Roosevelt Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19116 United States

    Pricing

    Standard Pricing Until June 1 Members Non-Members
    Private $60.00 $80.00
    Public/Academic/Nonprofit $50.00 $70.00
    Retired $50.00 N/A
    Student $30.00 $50.00
    Under Age 35 $40.00 $60.00

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    The former site of the Byberry Hospital (aka the Philadelphia State Hospital) is undergoing a transformation into a 656,904 square foot logistics and distribution center, reinforcing the area's role as a logistics hub. Rockefeller Group, in partnership with PCCP LLC, is leading the redevelopment. The project marks the culmination of a 20-year effort by Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation, and the City of Philadelphia, to redevelop the land.  Hear from our panelists Craig Bryson, Pennoni; Herc Grigos, Klehr Harrison; Michael Lloyd, IMC Construction; and Barbara Malewicz, NORR. Zac Csik of Rockefeller Group will moderate the discussion which will focus on the challenges, innovations and key partnerships that were needed to accomplish this transformative project.

     

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    Speakers

    Speaker

    Barbara Malewicz

    NORR

    Barbara is a Registered Architect and Senior Project Manager bringing over 28 years of project management experience to NORR, guiding projects from programming and conceptual design through contract documentation and administration. Her diverse portfolio includes commercial, education, public buildings, and industrial projects, demonstrating her ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary teams effectively. As part of NORR’s Industrial sector her focus has been primarily in the design, development, and delivery of core and shell distribution centers, manufacturing, cold storage, and logistics facilities.

    Speaker

    Hercules Grigos

    Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP

    Herc is a co-chair of the Real Estate and Finance Department. He represents some of the largest and most complex projects in the region. He focuses his practice on real estate development, particularly on zoning and land use, including handling permits, zoning approvals, land development, acquisitions, financing and leasing. Herc is especially adept at guiding real estate deals with building new properties, from navigating the municipal process and acquisition through the entitlement, financing and construction process, and, finally, through leasing and disposition. Herc is a trusted advocate and counselor to his clients and has distinguished himself as an attorney who gets deals done. A sampling of representative matters includes: Representation of a New York-based developer in the acquisition of a 67-acre site from one the largest multinational chemical companies by assisting on entitlements and zoning for a 700,000 sq. ft. warehouse and logistics center. Representation of a national real estate developer in the development of a 13- story residential mixed-use development in Philadelphia, PA, consisting of 329 residential units and more than 15,000 square feet of retail space and includes 87 parking spaces for vehicles, 111 spaces for bicycles and amenity space on the roof. 2/5 Representation of a New York-based developer on a $62 million construction loan for the development of a 275,000 sq. ft. last-mile distribution center leased to a multinational retail company in Northeast Philadelphia. Representation of a joint venture to assist with the sale of their property in the Tacony section of Philadelphia to a national developer of 300,000 sq. warehouse and logistics centers. We successfully had the property rezoned to industrial before closing. Representation of a New Jersey-based real estate investment and development company as counsel to review zoning matters for three industrial buildings in Hazleton, PA. Representation of a vertically integrated real estate investment company successfully at the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment in obtaining approval for the adaptive reuse of an 80,000 sq. ft. former warehouse into a mixed-use creative office and retail space. Herc was previously a partner at a mid-sized regional law firm and served as an assistant city solicitor for the City of Philadelphia Law Department, focusing on code enforcement, finance, contracts and real estate. This experience enabled him to excel in administrative law and land use matters.

    Speaker

    Michael Lloyd

    General Counsel, IMC Construction

    Michael Lloyd is President and CEO of IMC Construction. As President and CEO, Michael is responsible for the strategic direction and administrative oversight of the firm. IMC Construction has grown steadily and strategically due to his business acumen. IMC is consistently ranked as a Top Place to Work and Best Giving Back Firm. Michael encourages employees at all levels to commit time to philanthropic activities, with the financial support of the company. He leads by example and has been honored for important work by strategically due to his business acumen. Under Michael’s leadership, IMC has collaborated with a variety of developers, institutions and renowned design teams to build science and technology laboratories, research buildings, medical office facilities, corporate offices, educational buildings, retail malls, manufacturing facilities, and residential complexes, many earning LEED Platinum, Gold or Silver certification. Current and recent clients include Penn Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, St. Luke’s Health Network, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Trammell Crow Company, and Jefferson Apartment Group among others. IMC Construction’s mission statement is “Improving Lives and Environments”. As President & CEO, Michael heads up the IMC Charitable Foundation. In an effort to improve the communities in which we work and live, the mission of the IMC Charitable Foundation is to provide philanthropic giving to help and empower nonprofit organizations. Our goal is for IMC to have a positive impact on the community by transforming the built environment, volunteering and charity, and expanding opportunities for subcontractors to thrive and grow. For the last 20 years, The IMC Foundation has held an annual charity golf outing. Through the years, the golf outing has raised over $2 million and has supported the work of 130 organizations dedicated to conservation, education, cancer research and serving the economically disadvantaged in our community. Michael currently serves on the board for Peter’s Place Foundation, NFP, a non-profit organization providing outreach ministries dedicated and committed to providing free long-term residential support for young men who struggle with substance abuse and/or mental abuse. Michael also serves as a board member for the Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), NFP which provides compassionate medical care, dental care, and health education to people who live or work in the Chester County region who lack access to insurance. Michael is also a member of the board of directors for the Philadelphia Chapter of NAIOP. Michael also sits on the board of Heights Philadelphia, which is an organization where young people, especially Black, Latino, and first-generation-to-college students from low-income communities, find support to reach their full potential. Additionally, Michael was recognized as a 2024 Diverse Business Leader by the Philadelphia Business Journal and recognized on City & State’s 2024 Black Trailblazers List. Michael received his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Economics, with highest honors, from Loyola University New Orleans. Michael lives in Bryn Mawr with his wife Anna, their daughter Chloe and son William.

    Moderator

    Zachary Csik

    Vice President - Development, Rockefeller Group

    Zachary Csik is Vice President, North Central Development, for Rockefeller Group. He is primarily focused on the development of industrial sites in New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania and is responsible for identifying and acquiring other commercial and mixed-use projects in the region. Mr. Csik has been involved in commercial real estate for more than twelve years, having most recently worked as Land Acquisition & Development Director for American Properties Realty, Inc. (APR), a residential developer and construction company based out of Iselin, New Jersey. At Rockefeller Group, he has been responsible for the development and lease up of approximately 3,000,000 square feet of industrial space and led asset dispositions grossing nearly $500 million. Mr. Csik has also been responsible for the development of over 1,000 residential units including single family homes, townhouses, apartments and condominiums. Mr. Csik has his CCIM designation, is an active member of NAIOP and is a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of New Jersey. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

    Speaker

    Craig Bryson

    Senior Landscape Architect, Pennoni

    Craig E. Bryson, PLA, is vice president and serves as an Office Director for the home office of Pennoni in Philadelphia. Craig is responsible for the region's client service and business development efforts and managing the success and growth of the region's staff and projects. He has a proven ability to manage multi-faceted, multi-consultant projects. He is well versed in planning, grading, vehicular access, road design, stormwater management, erosion and sedimentation control, and environmental best management practices. He also has extensive permitting experience with respective agencies for all aspects of site development. Mr. Bryson also serves as the Township Planner for Northampton and Upper Southampton Townships in Bucks County. He has also been appointed to the Bucks County Planning Commission.

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