Susan Askew and more - Can Miami Beach Diversify Its Real Estate Landscape? | Ep. 38

This Thursday, September 12^th the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s Real Estate Council and the Miami Association of Realtors will host their 23^rd Annual Real Estate Luncheon and panel discussion.

Themed “Diversifying Our Real Estate to Diversify Our Economy,” the event will feature a solution-driven discussion and exploration on a variety of hot topics impacting Miami Beach.

Leading the conversation will be moderator Susan Askew, Founder and Editor of RE:MiamiBeach with panelists, including: Alicia Cervera Lamadrid – Managing Partner, Cervera Real Estate; Matis Cohen – Principal, Kahunah Properties; Rory Greenberg – Real Estate Developer and Owners Rep, R B Green Companies; and fellow real estate industry heavy weights.

In this episode of the Miami Real Estate Podcast, Susan and Alicia join us for a special preview of Thursday’s enlightening panel.

Taking place at the Faena Forum, this interactive solution-driven discussion will explore a variety of timely topics that include:

Strategies that will attract different types of industries to Miami Beach while building Class A office space

• Cultivating incubators as well as co-working spaces
• Developing different housing types to keep our workforce on Miami Beach (and reducing traffic)
• Attracting younger residents and families
• Utilizing the City’s historic buildings and heritage in moving forward toward the goal of diversifying our economy

In general, the conversation will include ways Miami Beach can use its real estate in creating a more diverse economy. The panel will explore strategies that have been done right and opportunities to improve. Also, how can Miami Beach achieve a live-work-play environment and learn from cities that have sustained them?

Alongside Susan and Alicia, panelists include:; and fellow real estate industry heavyweights.

For more information on Thursday’s event, visit https://www.miamibeachchamber.com/. If you are interested in attending, email events@miamibeachchamber.com and mention that you are a Miami Real Estate Podcast listener to receive a special rate!

About Susan: 

Susan Askew is the Founder/Editor of RE:MiamiBeach, a Beach-only focused blog and weekly newsletter. Recognizing the gap in — and increased need for — local content, Susan created RE:MiamiBeach to keep residents and businesses informed of the issues that most impact them.

She is also a Co-Founder of GenderAvenger, an online, non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure women’s voices are always part of the public dialogue.

An early adopter of the internet, Susan has founded and/or led several digital media startups. Previously, she was a member of the “old” media as an anchor/reporter in local radio and television.