Professional
Development
Land Use
Today’s land use and project development issues are more complex than ever. Public officials and community residents need a greater understanding of the development process and issues that require
specific industry knowledge.
Gain a better grasp
on land use and development!
This course is designed to assist local and elected officials, community leaders and other
professionals understand economic development. The two-day program involves case studies,
interactive classroom exercises, small group discussions, guest speakers and experienced insight
that will provide a fundamental understanding of economic development.
You will learn:
• The development process and achieving a common ground with developers
• Using market assessment and development strategies to gauge opportunities
• The ins and outs of financing development including funding sources and incentives
• How to gain community support and work together
The program will also include a field trip to The Glen in Glenview, a model mixed-use
development on the site of the former Glenview Naval Air Station.
Real Estate Economic Development 1-2-3 - Course Outline
Instructor
Michael F. Mallon is the founder, president and principal of Mallon
and Associates, Inc., a real estate and development company
headquartered in Wheaton that focuses on retail developments
throughout the Midwest. Mallon earned a degree in urban planning
from Michigan State University and was the director of planning and
zoning for the Village of Lombard before embarking upon a lengthy
career in retail development for both Jewel/Osco and Dominick’s.
Mallon has lectured at John Marshall Law School, Roosevelt
University, Benedictine University, DePaul, the University of Illinois,
Purdue and the University of Illinois-Chicago.
When
Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost
$550
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