Recent Articles

• A Gain in Spain: Mixed-use Development Finds a Home in Madrid

  June 9, 2023

  Strict one-use-per-parcel zoning rules have long limited the growth of mixed-use projects in Spain, but the builders of a new office, residential, and commercial project in Madrid hope their example will pave the way for other integrated projects.

• Leading the Way on Net Zero Buildings

  June 7, 2023

  As part of the 2023 Net Zero Week, ULI Young Leaders share their excitement about a decarbonized future for the industry.

• High Housing Costs and Shifting Attitudes Making Build-to-Rent More Viable in Asia Pacific

  June 5, 2023

  ULI Asia Pacific Young Leaders hosted a forum on housing attainability in May with a focus on Australia, China, and Singapore. The event started with a short presentation by Ken Rhee, Senior Director of ULI China and the primary author of the newly released 2023 ULI Asia Pacific Home Attainability Index.

• One Environment: Infrastructure Strategies Bringing Nature Back to Cities

  June 5, 2023

  Nature and water are often “hidden” in certain parts of cities, within confined structures or swamp ecosystems. The March ULI InfraXchange featured Michael Van Valkenburg Associate-led project Waterloo Greenway Waller Creek in Austin, Henning Larsen’s project with Jurong Lakeside Garden in Singapore, and ULI Philadelphia’s North Broad Renaissance Initiative, a ULI Curtis Infrastructure TAP project.

• Reflecting on Philanthropy, Education, and 30 Years in Real Estate with Xander Group Founder Sid Yog

  June 5, 2023

  Sid Yog, the founding partner of Xander Group, reflected on his career in discussion with ESR Hong Kong managing director Rui Hua Chang during a fireside chat at the ULI Asia Pacific Summit 2023 in Singapore.

• Filling in the Street Grid: Considerations for Private Streets in Redevelopment

  June 1, 2023

  While private infrastructure can help to fill many gaps where municipal budgets are constrained and standards for safety and accessibility can be maintained, it can come with challenges as well. Where are private streets most feasible and effective, how does context matter, and what policies can ensure that they are done right?

• More U.S. States Eyeing Flood Risk Disclosure Laws Amid Increasing Risk to Homeowners

  May 31, 2023

  Most homeowners do not have flood insurance, and what’s worse, many buyers are unaware when purchasing a home of its flood history. Armed with new research on the steep costs of not disclosing flood history and claims, advocates are pushing states to strengthen or introduce new flood risk disclosure laws.

• How Airbnb Can Help Drive Value to Owners and Renters

  May 31, 2023

  Sponsored content: Airbnb has been working with multifamily owners for several years to unlock hosting for renters. As part of ongoing efforts to drive value for owners and make hosting more accessible to renters, Airbnb introduced the Airbnb-friendly marketplace in November 2022.

• Major Citywide Revitalization Efforts to Deliver Fort Worth’s Economic Promise

  May 31, 2023

  Sponsored content: There is no question that Fort Worth’s distinctive neighborhoods are a bedrock of culture, innovation, and economy for the city. With revitalization at the forefront of the city’s economic strategy, municipal leaders are focused on aligning the community and creating sustainable growth for all residents. 

• Despite Turmoil, Investors Finding Rent Growth in the United Kingdom

  May 30, 2023

  Value added real estate investment will be engine of returns as the macro environment remains unpredictable and debt providers exert caution, according to a panel of executives at the ULI’s United Kingdom conference in May.

• A Masterplan Community Success Hinged on History: A Former Youth Correctional Facility Transformed in California

  May 30, 2023

  A 100-year-old correctional facility in Whittier, California, becomes a new master-planned community.

• How Proptech Could Transform Multifamily Real Estate

  May 30, 2023

  Innovative technology platforms already are helping many owners operate apartment buildings more efficiently and improve services for tenants. But experts say that is just the start of a revolution that could transform the multifamily segment.

• Governors’ Giving Plays a Vital Role in Achieving ULI’s Mission Priorities

  May 23, 2023

  For some members of the ULI Foundation’s Governors Society, philanthropic giving is a way to support the Institute’s efforts to remedy the worldwide shortage of attainable housing, reduce carbon output to fight climate change, and educate a diverse future generation of leaders for the real estate profession. For other governors, their philanthropy is a gesture of gratitude for the role that ULI has played in their professional careers and achievements, or a way to honor friends they made through the organization. And some just want to be an inspiration to other ULI members.

• Arrival City: Immigration Shaping Toronto’s Growth and Built Environment

  May 22, 2023

  Ethnic and cultural diversity, combined with a reputation as a welcoming place for immigrants, has long been a strength of the Greater Toronto Area—and it has also influenced the city’s development, panelists cautioned at ULI’s 2023 Spring Meeting.

• ULI Forecast: What Can the Commercial Real Estate Industry Expect in the Next Three Years?

  May 22, 2023

  At the recent 2023 ULI Spring Meeting in Toronto, panelists noted that transaction volumes have dropped significantly with the slowing of lending and bank failures.

• Toronto’s Deep Lake Water Cooling System: Harnessing the Depths of District Energy for Large-Scale Decarbonization

  May 19, 2023

  In the heart of Toronto, a revolution is unfolding underground. Beneath the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers, a network of pipes is tackling the climate crisis. The story of Toronto’s Deep Lake Water Cooling system and its potential to reshape the approach to sustainable development was told during a session at the ULI Spring Meeting in Toronto.

• How Community Involvement Can Make Retrofitting Historic Buildings a Win/Win

  May 19, 2023

  The development of Zibi, a master-planned development under construction in Ottawa on 34 acres (14 ha) of waterfront property is relying heavily on feedback from the community, including consulting with Indigenous people, panelists said at the 2023 ULI Spring Meeting.

• Using the Tactics for Disruption in Turbulent Times

  May 19, 2023

  It could take 10 years for the world to settle into a “new normal” after the global COVID-19 pandemic, innovation expert Jeremy Gutsche said in his closing keynote at the 2023 ULI Spring Meeting in Toronto.

• Solving Development Challenges in Toronto amid Soaring Demand

  May 19, 2023

  Toronto is the largest city in Canada and its population is growing rapidly. As a result, demand for more housing and office space has led to a staggering amount of new development. Over the last 10 years alone, the city added 27 million square feet (2.5 million sq m) of office space. But developing in the city is not easy, and panelists shared how they are dealing with the challenges of building in Toronto at the 2023 ULI Spring Meeting.

• View from the Top: Tsering Yangki Shares Challenges and Opportunities of Toronto’s Dynamism

  May 18, 2023

  At a 2023 ULI Spring Meeting panel titled “View from the Top,” Tsering Yangki, executive vice president at Dream Unlimited, one of Canada’s leading real estate companies, with over $23 billion in assets across North America and Europe, spoke with WLI chair Ellen Classen, managing director at RCLCO.