Urban vs Suburban Retail

November 5, 2015, Ridge Hill Mall, Yonkers • The New York Operations Committee of the International Council of Shopping Centers presented a panel discussion about the pros and cons of developing and investing in urban vs suburban retail projects. Topics included differences in costs, design, operational efficiencies, and investment returns. Peter Ripka, Ripco Real Estate Corp., moderated the panel of industry leaders, including Chris Conlon, Acadia Realty; Douglas Epstein, Modell’s; Robert Minutoli, Urban Edge; and Kathy Welch, Forest City. After the panel discussion, there was an optional tour of Westchester’s Ridge Hill Shopping Center, which incorporates a unique combination of urban and suburban characteristics.