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Brett Widness

Brett Widness is the managing editor of Urban Land. Previously, he worked in online editorial at the Washington Post, AARP, and AOL, now part of Yahoo!

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Economy, Market & Trends
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News
May-June Issue of Urban Land Is Available for Download
If you have not already downloaded the Urban Landapp for your tablet or smartphone, ULI members can do so now and enjoy the latest issue, plus a year of back issues.
May 19, 2014
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Economy, Market & Trends
Chief Executive of Hong Kong to Address ULI Asia Pacific Summit
The Honorable C.Y. Leung, chief executive, Hong Kong S.A.R., and founding chairman of ULI Asia Pacific will be among the keynotes at the third annual ULI Asia Pacific Summit later this month. Titled “What’s Next? The Dynamics of the Future,” this year’s summit will take place May 20 to 22 at the Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong.
May 16, 2014
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Resilience and Sustainability
Three Growth Models Embrace Healthy Principles
Health and wellness are driving part of the offering at Whole Foods, Westin Hotels, and the Baja California resort industry in a way that is likely to increase over time, panelists said at the ULI Spring Meeting last week in Vancouver, British Columbia.
April 14, 2014
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Economy, Market & Trends
Zakaria: Look Past Turmoil for Global Growth Story
Despite the turmoil and general unease around the globe, Fareed Zakaria focused on the peace and prosperity of the current decade in his remarks at the ULI Spring Meeting.
April 14, 2014
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Resilience and Sustainability
Vancouver’s Mayor on Affordability, Walkability, and Sea Rise
Gregor Robertson spoke at the ULI Spring Meeting, delving into the city’s increasingly car-free lifestyle and how Vancouver is dealing with climate change and creating world-class public spaces.
April 10, 2014
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Capital Markets and Finance
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Monday’s Numbers: April 7, 2014
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are off to a strong start in 2014, showing returns far in excess of alternative public equity investments. REITs continue to have access to both equity and debt capital in size and at low cost, fueling their ability to selectively acquire property on an accretive basis.
April 7, 2014
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Capital Markets and Finance
Previewing the ULI/EY Real Estate Consensus Forecast
Next week, ULI will release the ULI/EY Real Estate Consensus Forecast, a semiannual report based on a survey of 39 of the nation’s leading real estate economists and analysts. The report looks at several broad benchmarks including gross domestic product and the unemployment rate, but also indices specific to the real estate industry.
March 28, 2014
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Economy, Market & Trends
March/April Issue of Urban Land Is Available for Download
If you have not already downloaded the Urban Landapp for your tablet or smartphone, you can do so now and enjoy the latest issue, plus a year of back issues.
March 24, 2014
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Resilience and Sustainability
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News
Illinois and Maryland Are Top States for LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has released its ranking of the top 10 states for LEED, the widely used green building rating system. Illinois was named the top state for 2013 with 2.29 square feet (0.213 sq m) of space per capita certified during the year, followed by Maryland and Virginia.
February 24, 2014
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Resilience and Sustainability
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Public Policy
EPA Recognizes Seven Communities for Smart Growth Achievement
The Historic Millwork District (pictured) in Dubuque, Iowa, was one of seven winners of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Award for Smart Growth Achievement.
February 5, 2014
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