1:30 p.m.
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054
As cities face mounting pressure to build more housing, retail centers are emerging as unexpected allies in the solution. Underutilized parking lots, outparcel pads, and aging big-box sites offer valuable opportunities to introduce housing without sacrificing commercial vitality. This panel examines how retail owners, developers, municipalities, and designers are working together to deliver housing within shopping centers while preserving foot traffic, tenant health, and financial returns.
