ULI Fall Meeting, Los Angeles (November 2023)
Many thanks to our wonderful LA Fall meeting sponsors, Kulli Marketing, Omgivning, Spectacle and Proper Hotel, as well as the inspiring LA women who made our LA programs so special: Sandra Kulli, Karen Liljegren, Allison Lynch, Rebecca Martinez, Yolanda Sepulveda, and Dana Trujillo.
The Women Reimagining Hospitality In Downtown Los Angeles
Channing Henry, Karin Liljegren, and Morgan Sykes Jaybush, the masterminds behind the award-winning Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel, gave a swanky VIP tour on our Thursday program. Once a grand Renaissance Revival-style building from yesteryear, this 13-story, 115,000-square foot beauty now boasts a fresh new look courtesy of designer extraordinare, Kelly Wearstler, and project architect Omgivning.
We got a sneak peek at the innovative way they've transformed this spot into the talk of the town, listed on both National and local historic registers. Thanks to a water tank conversion, the hotel's multi-level rooftop oasis features a pool, restaurant, and bar lounge with stunning views of downtown, making it a masterpiece you won't want to miss seeing. Our tour concluded with a VIP reception at the hotel's Cabrillo Club room.
Re-Writing the Script--On Progress and Partnerships in CRE
Friday’s program began with a light breakfast at Omgivning Architecture + Interiors’ new home at Søm, a coworking company for design-related professionals, a walking tour and finish with a dynamic panel at the LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI). Our tour made several stops along the way, exploring local cultural districts and women-led projects:
- Walk through LA’s historic Chinatown neighborhood
- Take the light rail to Little Tokyo
- Walk to the Arts District and and to the Sixth Street bridge where we will hear about how Skanska’s leadership and direction on this iconic endeavor featuring women in construction
- Finish at the LA Cleantech Incubator (LACI) with an overview of the innovative facility
We concluded with a powerhouse panel of LA’s innovators. These women entrepreneurs are writing a new script on innovative partnerships and lessons learned creating a new paradigm of business success in CRE: Karin Liljegren , Dafna Kaplan, Dalila Sotelo, Leslie Haro, Dana Trujillo, and Christianne Schrobilgen.