Recent Articles

• Vancouver’s Mayor on Affordability, Walkability and Sea Rise

  April 10, 2014

  Gregor Robertson spoke at the ULI Spring Meeting, delving into the city’s increasingly car-free lifestyle, dealing with climate change, and creating world-class public spaces.

• Investing in Resiliency: Ranking the Most Resilient Cities

  April 9, 2014

  In a new report by Grosvenor, the top three cities in the world for long-term real estate investment, ranked in terms of resilience, are Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary.

• What Is the Larger “Share” in Bikeshare?

  April 4, 2014

  ULI visiting fellow Gabe Klein, who helped launch bicycle share in two cities, offers lessons from the differing experiences in Paris, Chicago, New York City, and Washington.

• Designing Healthier Places with Value in Mind

  April 2, 2014

  At the ULI Building Healthy Places Conference, developers talked about incorporating healthier features into their projects at low cost while adding value for the occupants.

• Vancouver among Cities Still Waiting for Bike Sharing

  March 28, 2014

  Bike-share programs planned for several North American cities are on hold due to the bankruptcy of Montreal-based Bixi, a major supplier of bikes and docks.

• Health and Land Use Experts Gather in Los Angeles

  March 7, 2014

  Health and wellness–oriented development will redefine community building for decades to come, according to panelists at ULI’s recent Building Healthy Places Conference.