EconXchange 2025: Econ Conference & B2B Exchange

Presented by Jay Parsons, Rental Housing Economist

What's in store for the Denver apartment market in 2025? Rental housing economist Jay Parsons will share the latest data on how high supply volumes are impacting performance — when lease-up pressures will ease, what impact that could have on occupancy and rents across the metro area, and how property managers can stay ahead of the trends. 

Key Takeaways Include:

• New supply volumes are scheduled to peak at multi-decade highs in Denver during the first half of 2025, then drop materially.

• Demand drivers in Denver remain robust. There's a ton of demand for apartments across the metro area. You may not feel it or see it at every property because there's still even more supply than demand, but there's a ton of demand out there for apartments.

• "Heads in beds" strategies are paying off surprisingly well with improved retention rates despite renters having an increased number of alternatives.

Panelists:

• Amie Robertshaw, RADCO
• Liz Shrout, Asset Living
• Elizabeth Dapper, Greystar Real Estate Partners
• Rhonda Campbell, Grand Peaks

Join industry leaders for an engaging panel discussion. Explore actionable strategies to build trust, balance client needs with operational realities, and stay ahead of evolving trends. Gain insights into innovative approaches, effective communication, and overcoming challenges in client relationships to drive growth and retention in a competitive market.

Key Takeaways Include:

• Proven techniques for fostering trust and building strong developer-property manager partnerships.

• How to align client expectations with operational realities while maintaining service quality.

• Emerging trends in client needs and how to adapt effectively to stay competitive.

• Practical tips for leveraging technology and innovative strategies to streamline processes and exceed expectations.

Presented by DJ Summers, Common Sense Institute

Crime costs billions to the Colorado economy every year. At the local level, even pockets of concentrated crime drain hundreds of thousands out of a single city block. These costs continue to chip away at bottom lines in the Denver region over concerns with visible crime and homelessness. 

Key Takeaways Include:

• Understanding the staggering financial impact of crime on Colorado's economy, with billions lost annually and localized areas experiencing significant economic drains.

• Explore how crime levels have evolved in the last decade and what those lasting impacts are and could be.

• Learn how visible crime and homelessness are driving business closures and affecting the economic stability of Denver’s metro region.

• Gain insights into targeted approaches to mitigate the effects of concentrated crime and support economic recovery in affected communities.

Legalizing Housing Abundance in Colorado: Lessons on Reform From Across the United States

M. Nolan Gray is the senior director of legislation and research for California YIMBY and an expert in urban land-use regulation. He is the author of Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How To Fix It. Gray previously worked as a planner in New York City, where he worked on the front lines of zoning. He is a widely published author, with work appearing in outlets such as The Atlantic, Bloomberg Citylab, and The Guardian. He lives in Los Angeles, California and is originally from Lexington, Kentucky.