Highlights from Connect Midwest Multifamily Trends 2026: Development, Construction, Operations, PropTech & Design Trends for the Modern Renter

News| June 18, 2026| Jasmine Kilman
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At the recent Connect Midwest Multifamily Trends 2026, hundreds of industry professionals gathered to hear from leaders across the multifamily sector to discuss trends.

An array of experienced panel speakers shared their insights on development, construction, operations, and design, including renter demand and renter expectations.

The discussion covers topics ranging from amenities and transit-oriented developments to demographics and the evolving needs and sophistication of today’s renters.

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