Urblandia, West Palm Beach, FL (2026)

06/11/2026

[Coconut Grove] Tonight. Link in profile.

Join us for Urblandia SALONS | Coconut Grove — our monthly, in-person forum for strategic peer connections across the real estate ecosystem. This curated conversation brings together leaders shaping the built environment through design, materials innovation, deal-making, and construction delivery.

Featuring guest perspectives — expect real-world insights, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and meaningful connections with collaborators for your next real estate project.

Special thanks to our partner Industrious for facilitating this gathering and many more to come.

Format
Short talk / guest perspectives → peer connections — light bites/refreshments provided.

06/09/2026

Join us tomorrow [Link In Bio]

Benji Power is the Director of Real Estate Development & Social Impact at Procida Development Group, where he leads the firm’s affordable and mixed‑income housing initiatives across Florida. A Miami native and trained urban planner (UPenn C'04 - Urban Studies; MIT '09 - Master in City Planning and Master of Science in Real Estate Development), Benji has deep expertise in impact‑driven real estate and community development, focusing on how the built environment can support advancements in equity, resilience, and long‑term social value.
His career has centered on Miami’s evolving urban landscape, with experience spanning urban planning, community development, construction, and affordable housing work. He has served in government, nonprofit, and private‑sector organizations, developing a holistic understanding of the systems that shape cities.
At Procida, he guides projects that challenge conventional development models, integrating design, policy, and community partnerships to demonstrate how real estate can meaningfully address societal needs. Benji previously served in Miami‑Dade County’s Public Housing department, where he led the County's efforts to leverage public-private partnerships for revitalizing older public housing communities into new, modern mixed-income projects with guaranteed long-term affordability under HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program.
Benji lives in the City of Miami with his family. He can often be found cheering on Inter Miami with his wife and kids, exploring the city’s beaches, restaurants, and cultural scenes, and discovering new pockets of Miami’s ever‑evolving neighborhoods.

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05/16/2026

[Link in BIO or visit Urblandia.com] We’re convening with for an intimate fireside conversation on the future of design—through the lens of longevity, craftsmanship, and material innovation.

Featuring Laura Ruggeri, designer and architect, and Miami Store Director at Luminaire. With over three decades of experience shaped in Milan’s design district—working with brands such as Paola Lenti, Versace, and Giorgetti—Laura brings a unique perspective on how enduring design is conceived, valued, and sustained across generations.

This conversation moves beyond sustainability as a trend.

We’ll explore how collectible design, material innovation, and artisan processes contribute to long-term value—from biodegradable materials and evolving certifications to repair culture and lifecycle thinking.

At its core, this is about a simple idea:
the most sustainable design is the one that lasts.

Limited capacity. Curated group.

04/21/2026

LAND & WATER | An Earth Day conversation at The Moore Miami, 4/22. [Link in bio]

The land beneath our buildings and the water surrounding our cities are not just backdrops — they're living systems. On Earth Day, Urblandia brings together a cross-disciplinary panel to ask a question the real estate industry can no longer afford to avoid: what does it actually mean to build in harmony with the natural world?

Land & Water is a candid, solutions-forward conversation about redefining real estate's relationship with the ecosystems it occupies.

Featuring: (Soledad Lowe Studio) and (Seaworthy Collective)

Moderated by

04/16/2026

TONIGHT in Aventura, 6PM - link in bio.

Chris Houck is a licensed architect in Florida, New York, and New Jersey, and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He holds a Master of Architecture from Virginia Tech and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from The College of William and Mary graduating magna cm laude. Prior to establishing his firm, Chris was an associate at Belmont Freeman Architects in New York.

Chris Houck Architect is an architectural office that brings expertise to residential and commercial projects. CHA is a service driven practice committed to collaboration with clients to achieve their project goals, an approach that strives to discover full project potential and an end result finely crafted to the user’s needs.

CHA prides itself on its practical approach to architecture. Of course, every project has a myriad of demands, interesting or otherwise, that must be met. And if the effort and expense is to be taken to accomplish these things, they should be done so in a careful, elegant, and beautiful way.

Chris Houck Architect recognizes building is not a practice of limitless resources, whether financial, environmental, or temporal. Simply put, CHA’s aim is to do the most with the least, an aim towards design that is environmentally responsible as well as economical both in means and aesthetic.

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Urblandia SALONS are intentionally structured to support cross-disciplinary partnership, helping participants identify aligned collaborators, form project teams, and pursue opportunities that extend beyond geographic boundaries. Grounded in circular economy principles, human-centered design thinking, and nature-adaptive best practices, these gatherings prioritize long-term value creation through stronger relationships, smarter projects, and more resilient places.

Who Should Attend
Architects, developers, engineers, interior designers, planners, place makers, city-builders, investors, technologists, manufacturers, and professionals shaping the built environment.

04/15/2026

Wrapping up .cityusa with a conversation on the topic of culture capital.

In today’s global landscape, cultural brands and music influence are powerful drivers of urban identity and economic relevance. This session will examine how globally recognized creative figures such as Rohan Marley and Walshy Fire embody the intersection of culture, entrepreneurship and city visibility. From the Marley brand as a symbol of lifestyle, legacy and business innovation to the role of DJs as tastemakers who connect cities to global audiences, the conversation will explore how cultural capital can be transformed into economic opportunity, destination appeal and long-term influence.

04/08/2026

[link in bio] Urblandia SALON featuring Jaya Kader, AIA, LEED AP, the founder and principal of KZ Architecture.

We host a monthly series, in-person forum designed to foster strategic partnerships across the real estate ecosystem. Each salon convenes architects, developers, engineers, interior designers, planners, place makers, and city-builders for curated conversations on the current state of new urbanism and the future of the built environment—wherever real estate shapes people and planet. Select gatherings feature guest speakers and practitioners sharing real-world insights to spark discussion and collaboration.

Featured

Jaya Kader, AIA, LEED AP, is the founder and principal of KZ Architecture, a Miami-based design studio committed to excellence and sustainable practices since 2003. A recipient of numerous design awards, including AIA, her leadership produced Miami’s first LEED-certified home in 2010 and recognition as a winner of the World Bank and UN-Habitat’s Resilient Home Challenge in 2018.

Jaya’s lifelong advocacy for sustainability has expanded into Regen Design Lab (RDL), where she brings an entrepreneurial spirit to architecture, approaching each project as a catalyst for healing and transformation. Rather than focusing solely on the built form, RDL is rooted in the belief that design can help shift culture toward greater reverence for nature, deeper human connection, and regenerative ways of living. Jaya’s vision is to harness beauty, innovation, and collaboration across disciplines to spark systemic change—using architecture not just to create buildings, but to contribute to the urgent healing of our environment, communities, and collective future.

A graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Design, Jaya served on its Alumni Council from 2016 to 2022 and co-launched DESIGN IMPACT in 2020, a global leadership series at the intersection of design, health, equity, and climate change. A mother of four and certified yoga teacher, she weaves feminine energy, ancient wisdom, and regenerative principles into all her work.

03/25/2026

[NYC - Tonight - link in bio] Urblandia SALON is a monthly series, in-person forum designed to foster strategic partnerships across the real estate ecosystem. Each salon convenes architects, developers, engineers, interior designers, planners, place makers, and city-builders for curated conversations on the current state of new urbanism and the future of the built environment—wherever real estate shapes people and planet. Select gatherings feature guest speakers and practitioners sharing real-world insights to spark discussion and collaboration.

Format: short talk or guest perspective, moderated discussion, and peer connection. Lite refreshments and snacks provided.

Special thanks to our partner Industrious for facilitating this gathering and many more to come.

Speaker Spotlight: Susana Cruz

CEO & Creative Director, susanacruzdesign

We are thrilled to welcome Susana Cruz as a featured speaker at Urblandia. An award-winning interior designer and the NYC chapter host for Urblandia, Susana has spent over 20 years mastering the intersection of luxury and well-being.

As the visionary behind susanacruzdesign, she has spearheaded high-profile wellness projects in Miami and New York City—including iconic locations like the Versace Mansion, Icon South Beach, and Eastlight NYC. With an established footprint across the United States, Susana is currently preparing for a major international expansion into Dubai by the end of 2026.

A certified WELL AP professional, Susana will lead a vital discussion on:

The WELL Building Standard: Essential design principles for creating environments that prioritize human health and vitality.
ROI of Wellness: How integrating these principles into real estate developments and projects directly enhances market value and long-term investment returns.
Biophilic Innovation: Using nature-adaptive approaches to transform properties into sanctuaries of style and functionality.
Join us to gain expert insights on how to elevate your next project from already great development/Project to an even higher performing ROI

03/09/2026

[LINK IN BIO] Join us in Coconut Grove for a Women’s History Month edition of Urblandia SALONS—our monthly, in-person forum for strategic peer connections across the real estate ecosystem. This curated conversation brings together leaders shaping the built environment through design, materials innovation, deal-making, and construction delivery.

Featuring guest perspectives from Dr. Terri Watson (Architect & Materials Researcher), Annie Trachtenberg (Commercial Real Estate Broker), and Annie Goldman (Business Development, Construction), the evening explores how women are influencing the future of cities—from concept to capital to construction. Expect real-world insights, cross-disciplinary dialogue, and meaningful connections with collaborators for your next real estate project.

Special thanks to our partner Industrious - Coconut Grove - for facilitating this gathering and many more to come.

Format >

Short talk / guest perspectives → moderated discussion → peer connections — light bites/refreshments provided.

02/17/2026

[LINK IN BIO] Urblandia is relaunching its RETECH MXR series in collaboration with Knotel — Wyncatcher Wynwood. 2/26/26 at 6PM. Registration required.

Real estate isn’t built by platforms — it’s built by people. Better data just makes us smarter.

Join us for an evening exploring how technology and city data are shaping real estate, placemaking, and the built environment. Our guest speaker, Cheriene Floyd, Chief Data Officer for the City of Miami, will share how municipal data improves planning accuracy, supports development decisions, and drives better outcomes for communities.

About Cheriene Floyd
Cheriene Floyd serves as Chief Data Officer for the City of Miami. Her career, spanning nearly 20 years, includes pivotal roles such as a consultant at KPMG where she held lead roles in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act for Hawaii and Connecticut, reinforcing her dedication to making complex systems work for people.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. She then went on to achieve a Master of Public Administration from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, and a Master of Business Administration from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. Cheriene's journey is a testament to her belief that when we combine data with heart and purpose, we can create a government that truly serves its people.

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Connect with developers, AEC professionals, and tech innovators in a curated setting designed for meaningful conversation and collaboration.

About RETECH MXR

This event is part of our Real Estate Technology Series, exploring how emerging tools and data are transforming every stage of real estate development — from planning and design to construction, operations, and placemaking — across all disciplines, including AEC, development, investment, and proptech.

Who should attend

Developers, owners, and investors
Architects, engineers, planners, and contractors (AEC)
Proptech, construction tech, and civic tech professionals. Anyone interested in how data-driven planning improves real estate and placemaking

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