Urban Land Magazine

Infrastructure & Transit

Bloomingdale Project Takes Rail-to-Trail Concept to Next Level

Work will begin this summer to transform an abandoned stretch of elevated railway in Chicago into the Bloomingdale Trail, the city’s only pedestrian greenway and bike path running east to west, which ultimately will connect pedestrians and cyclists to trails that stretch all the way to the Indiana state line.

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Michael Green Architecture

Sustainability

Could 30-Story Wood Skyscrapers Be the Ultimate Green Building?

After ruinous fires laid waste to wide swaths of the urban landscape, cities were eager for technology to come to the rescue with new building materials and methods. So what exactly is architect Michael Green thinking when he proposes using wood to erect urban skyscrapers and multifamily structures?

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Planning + Design

ULX: Built for Flight

Today’s airports have to juggle stringent post-9/11 security requirements and expanding numbers of passengers. These ten airport designs accommodate modern travel needs and embody their local and regional contexts.

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Industry Sectors: Resorts

Mammoth Lakes: Back From the Brink

In July of 2012, the community of Mammoth Lakes in California filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. The third most-visited ski area in the United States, the community is fighting its way back from the brink.

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Sustainability

Land Conservation Boosts Home Values

Colorado homebuyers are willing to pay a premium to live in subdivisions with protected open space. These premiums range from 20 to 29 percent on average, according to a new study by Colorado State University.

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Industry Sectors: Public Spaces

Finalists Announced for ULI Urban Open Space Award

This year’s finalists for the Urban Land Institute Urban Open Space Award are: the Yards Park (pictured) in Washington, D.C.; Wilmington Waterfront Park in Wilmington, California; Cumberland Park in Nashville, Tennessee; Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York, New York; and the Parks and Waterfront at Southeast False Creek in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Industry Sector: Residential

'Micro Unit' Developers See Big Future

While micro-units are coming soon to New York City, developers in Washington state and Texas spoke at ULI Spring Meeting about betting on smaller units. These modern efficiencies appeal to residents of all ages who value location and often don't own a car.
Economy, Markets, & Trends

Online Models for Community Engagement Emerge

While public hearings aren’t going away, two companies talked about how they are helping developers and civic leaders get input from community members at the 2013 ULI Spring Meeting.

New Developments

Monday's Numbers: June 17, 2013

June 17, 2013

Readers should not need to be reminded that the global economy is fragile. While the United States may be the “cleanest dirty shirt in the closet,” Europe continues to struggle and China faces the possibility of a slowdown. The United States is still not strong enough to carry the burden of economic growth by itself.
"Rate Risk" Tops Real Estate Issues for 2013

June 17, 2013

Interest and capitalization rate risk, shifting demand for health care, and the resurgence of capital markets are the top three risks to real estate for 2013, according to the Chicago-based Counselors of Real Estate (CRE).

Industry Sectors: Resorts

Resort Development on the Comeback Trail

Far from the gloomy tone of previous years, lifestyle resort developers at ULI’s 2013 Spring Meeting in San Diego were saying: “Viva Mexico!” and touting the success of developments from Virginia to Montana to Hawaii.
Industry Sectors: Residential

The Future of Housing Demand Is Compact, Urban, and Transit-friendly

Demand will continue to rise for infill residential development that is less car-dependent, while consumers'desire could wane for isolated development in outlying suburbs, according to a new ULI report.

Industry Sectors: Retail

Tech-Savvy Gen Y Wants a Shopping Experience

America’s 80-million-strong generation Y, the most tech-savvy generation yet, has not forsaken shopping in stores for online purchasing, says a new ULI report released at the Spring Meeting in San Diego.
Economy, Markets & Trends

Culture of Innovation Comes From Cities Large and Small

While innovation is often associated with Silicon Valley’s high-tech industry or New York City’s financial giants, programs like Google Fiber and incubators are bringing growth to cities like Portland and Kansas City, according to panelists at the 2013 ULI Spring Meeting in San Diego.