October 21 - October 23, 2026

Chicago, IL

Sessions

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Choose Your Lane: Different Business Models Winning in Active Adult



Date and Time:Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location:Innovation Lab

Moderator

Brett Robinson

President

Sparrow Living

Panelist

Allison Joseph Pendleton

Chief Operating Officer

One Clover

Panelist

Michael Levine

Senior Managing Director

Greystar

Active Adult is not a single product—it is a spectrum of distinct “lanes” defined by price point, operating model, and resident profile. In this interactive, debate-style session, operators representing very different approaches—from highly staffed, amenity-rich communities to lean, resident-driven models—will compare how they position, price, and run their assets.

Through a “What’s Your Lane?” framework, panelists will explore how decisions around rent levels, staffing structures, lifestyle programming, and product type shape both resident experience and financial performance. From wide pricing bands within the same market to differing capital strategies and target demographics, this session will unpack what truly differentiates Active Adult from multifamily—and from itself.

Walk away with a clearer understanding of how to define your lane, communicate it to capital partners, and adapt your model to different markets without losing strategic focus.

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