2023 Program Instructor

Chris Lonigro, Founder and President of Generation Development.
Chris Lonigro is the managing member of Generation Development, which he founded in 2009. Generation Development is a privately held real estate developer headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that acquires, develops, builds, and sells commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties primarily located in the Denver metropolitan area. The company’s specialty is in developing condominiums and mixed-use buildings. Grounded in a conservative approach to property acquisition and respect for Denver’s distinctive charm, Generation Development creates projects that embrace the fabric of the surrounding neighborhoods and have lasting value for generations to come. Recent projects include The Arbory in City Park; 2926 LoHi; The Victor in City Park West; Dakota Flats in Boulder; Ogden Flats in Capital Hill; Goss Corner in Lower Highlands; Clay 28 in Jefferson Park; and LoHi Flats. 

Chris is actively involved with a variety of neighborhood groups in Denver including the Bienvenidos Food Bank and Blessed Sacrament Catholic School. A licensed contractor in Denver. He studied Construction Management at Colorado State University and resides in Denver with his wife and their two children. 

About the 2023 Case Study: The Victor

The Victor
Location: Denver, Colorado (City Park West)
Project Type: Condo turned apartment building
Project Status: Completed 2020
Architects: Dynia Architects
Total Size: 40,000 SF
Total Residential Units: 26
2021 AIA Colorado, Award of Merit Certification,

Website: victordenver.com

PROJECT DETAILS What’s in a name? For Generation Development, everything. As a family-owned business, we’ve always been dedicated to seeing the big picture. Playing the long game—for the good of our residents and the betterment of our community. This means crafting exceptional quality condominiums that enhance Denver’s innate charm, endure—and deliver lasting value for future generations.  

The Victor embodies this vision with a clean, bold design inspired by Italian Architecture. The building features 26 exceptionally appointed 1- and 2- bedroom residences. And ultimately it gives you exactly what you want, exactly where you want it to be. By perfectly matching every unit with its ideal buyer, The Victor ensures your purchase in the present brings you joy well into the future. 

“Smart Living” – The Victor proves innovation is a mindset. It features the latest technologies integrated into every floor plan. The building boasts smart home features that give you the best connection and convenience. 

Development 360 Curriculum & Meeting Schedule:

Curriculum: The curriculum is based on the Development 360 Case Study and follows the life of the project’s development from concept to completion. The typical curriculum begins with site selection, due diligence, and market research, goes through the phases of permitting, design, and construction, all the way to marketing and lease-up. See an overview of previous Development 360 curriculums on the attached Development 360 Summary page.

Meeting Schedule: The curriculum is divided into 6 sessions, taking place over the course of 3 months, with 2 additional gatherings for orientation and wrap-up. Sessions follow a pre-determined curriculum designed by the developer and based on the case study site. Meetings feature guest speakers, presentations, and study assignments.

Upon acceptance into the Development 360 program, 100% attendance is expected throughout the program. If you are unable to make a meeting, you should inform ULI Staff and your instructor.

Historic Development 360 Programs:

We are excited to launch the 5^th year of the Development 360 program, continuing to build on a strong foundation of learning about the development process, best practices, and pitfalls. The program curriculum varies yearly based on the case study site and program facilitator. Previous program years have included facilitators and projects such as:

2016: Paul Books, President, Palisade Partners
Case Study: The Wheatley, Five Points, Denver (multifamily housing, mixed-use, and mixed-income)

2017: Cameron Bertron, Executive Vice President of Development Services, EnviroFinance Group
Case Study: SLOANS Redevelopment, Sloans Lake, Lakewood (master planned community; land development)

2018: Matt Joblon, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer, BMC Investments
Case Study: The Halycon, Cherry Creek, Denver (hotel development and operations)

2019: David Jaudes, Vice President of Multifamily Development, McWhinney
Case Study: RiDe at RINO, River North Arts District, Denver (market rate micro apartments)

2020: Brian Levitt, Co-founder and president of NAVA Real Estate Development
Case Study: Lake House, Sloan’s Lake, Lakewood (for-sale 196-unit condominium and rowhome development)