Author: Trish Riggs

Trish Riggs is a public relations consultant and freelancer with Keadle-Riggs Communications. Riggs was a senior vice president with the Urban Land Institute from 2005 to 2019.

Articles by Trish Riggs

  • UL Interview: Jonathan F.P. Rose
    Published on November 22, 2021 in Inside ULI
    Longtime ULI Trustee Jonathan F.P. Rose has been selected as the 2021 recipient of the ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Rose recently spoke with Urban Land about his holistic approach to building communities of opportunity.
  • UL Interview: ULI Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift to Create Etkin Scholars Program
    Published on October 29, 2021 in Inside ULI
    Bruce Etkin, one of ULI’s foremost leaders, is making a significant gift to support the Institute’s efforts to attract the next generation of land use professionals.
  • UL Interview: Owen Thomas
    Published on October 08, 2021 in Sustainability
    Owen Thomas, through the family foundation he established with his wife, Jennifer, has made a $1 million donation to the ULI Foundation to combat climate change, which will also further position ULI as a globally renowned authority.
  • For Commercial Real Estate, Shift in Focus on Air Quality, Health Measures Will Endure
    Published on July 28, 2021 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A survey of ULI members suggests that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in commercial building management and operational changes that make occupants’ health and wellness a top priority, according to participants in a recent webinar hosted by the Institute’s Building Healthy Places Initiative.
  • Public-Sector Leaders Focused on Reducing Risk, Increasing Resilience for Sustainable Southeast Florida
    Published on July 19, 2021 in Sustainability
    Adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change have remained top priorities in Southeast Florida, even as the COVID-19 pandemic has tested other aspects of community resilience, said public-sector leaders participating in a recent ULI webinar hosted by ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean.  
  • Prepping for Post-COVID: Accelerating Investments while Repositioning Lagging Sectors
    Published on April 12, 2021 in Development
    While many businesses in the United States have been coping with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for a year or longer, the broader availability of vaccines and a rebounding global economy are cause for more optimism than skepticism across the real estate industry, said industry leaders participating in a recent ULI webinar. Industrial, self-storage, and single-family rentals have been some of the sectors surging, while laggard sectors are still betting on a burgeoning recovery. 
  • Task Force Seeks Equitable Development in Sacramento through Strong Community Engagement
    Published on February 19, 2021 in Sustainability
    A ULI Sacramento task force is working to strengthen community engagement in an underserved, underinvested part of the city with the goal of advancing development.
  • Encouraging City of Tampa to Be Bold in Efforts on Attainable Housing
    Published on February 05, 2021 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A recent ULI panel of development professionals partnered with the city of Tampa, Florida, to advise on the city’s major initiative to increase the availability of attainable housing throughout the community.
  • Offering Solutions to Help Stem the Housing Affordability Crisis in the Phoenix Metro Area
    Published on January 25, 2021 in Residential/Multifamily
    Demonstrating the connections among health, social equity, and living environments, ULI Arizona is offering solutions to boost housing affordability.
  • New U.S. Administration’s Climate Plan Would Propel Innovation in Sustainability
    Published on January 15, 2021 in Sustainability
    The climate plan outlined by U.S. President-elect Joe Biden’s administration is significant in that it reaffirms a commitment to addressing climate challenges, said panelists participating in a recent webinar hosted by the ULI Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance. The plan would also provide considerable resources to support and propel innovation throughout the real estate industry in key areas such as energy efficiency, carbon emission mitigation, and climate change resilience.
  • Unlocking a Citywide ADU Policy in Chicago
    Published on January 08, 2021 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A ULI Chicago task force has been working to expand housing options in the Chicagoland area by addressing regulatory barriers to the creation of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
  • Confronting COVID-19: The Rising Imperative of Integrating Health and Social Equity into Development
    Published on December 02, 2020 in Sustainability
    The COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice have spurred the real estate community to more fully factor health and social equity into all aspects of urban planning, design, and development, according to participants in a webinar hosted in mid-November by ULI. The event focused on two new ULI publications, Health and Social Equity in Real Estate: State of the Market and Health and Social Equity in Real Estate: Examples from the Field.
  • Confronting COVID-19: Tactical Urbanism and Other Approaches to Repurposing Space and Boosting Equity
    Published on September 18, 2020 in Sustainability
    Creative uses of transportation infrastructure during the coronavirus pandemic include closing streets and using parking lots to accommodate outdoor activities.
  • Confronting COVID-19: Creative Placemaking in the Time of Protests and the Pandemic
    Published on September 10, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    The importance of creative placemaking—the process of intentionally integrating arts, culture, and community-engaged design into comprehensive community development—and the role that artists play in that process have been elevated by both the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice protests in the United States, as people seek places to socialize and connect with others outside their homes, according to participants in a recent ULI webinar.
  • Confronting COVID-19: New Modules for Healthy Building Certifications
    Published on September 03, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    As more commercial properties work to reopen safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, independent healthy building certifications developed in response to the coronavirus are increasingly being sought by building owners, managers, and tenants seeking to assure building users that their spaces are safe to enter and occupy. The leading healthy building certification systems, WELL and Fitwel, have developed new certification modules.
  • Developing for Leisure: How to Relax in a New World
    Published on August 03, 2020 in Hotels/Resorts
    ULI Member-only Content: Distinguished placemakers discuss how resort and recreation developments can adapt to consumers’ changing priorities.
  • Funding a ULI Program to Make Careers in Real Estate More Accessible
    Published on July 24, 2020 in Inside ULI
    ULI’s new online Foundations of Real Estate (FoRE) curriculum is targeted to undergraduate students at liberal arts colleges and universities. FoRE is a key part of the Institute’s efforts to identify, diversify, and broaden the pool of young people interested in a real estate career. The curriculum is offered through the ULI Learning program, which includes a variety of digital education courses as well as topical webinars provided to ULI members and prospective members.
  • Confronting COVID-19: Insights from Asia on Business Impacts and Mitigation
    Published on May 19, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    Many countries in Asia have successfully mitigated the spread of COVID-19 through a range of strategies that include universal mask use, testing, sophisticated technology for contact tracing, and strict government quarantine and cleaning protocols, according to leading real estate professionals participating in a recent ULI webinar. The participants described impacts on their real estate businesses, and how the real estate industry has been enlisted in the fight against the coronavirus.
  • Confronting COVID-19: Maintaining and Managing Parks and Open Space under Quarantine
    Published on May 08, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    Parks and open space have provided a much-needed respite from the quarantine slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to experts participating in a ULI webinar.
  • Confronting COVID-19: Renewing the Focus on Resilience and the Future of Cities
    Published on May 04, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    The role that health and wellness play in creating resilient buildings and communities has been significantly elevated by the COVID-19 crisis, with healthy design and development strategies becoming key determinants of market competitiveness and investment appeal, according to sustainable real estate experts participating in a webinar hosted by ULI.
  • Healthy Buildings as a Public Health Tool: A Q&A Webinar for ULI Members
    Published on April 24, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    The ways in which people use and interact in commercial buildings—particularly office spaces—will likely be changed significantly due to the COVID-19 crisis, with building and workplace health being a top concern, according to two healthy-building experts featured on a ULI webinar.
  • Economics of COVID-19: How “Main Street” Owners Are Working with Tenants
    Published on April 20, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    Insights into working with tenants and lenders to weather the coronavirus crisis were shared by a diverse group of real estate professionals—a niche developer and investor specializing in space for life science companies, a mixed-use developer focused primarily on downtown revitalization and development, an affordable housing developer, and a real estate debt and equity adviser—during an April 14 webinar hosted by ULI’s Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate.
  • Confronting COVID-19: The Effects of COVID-19 on Multifamily and Affordable Housing
    Published on April 10, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    The health and economic effects of COVID-19 on the multifamily industry, in terms of exacerbating existing problems related to the nation’s affordable housing shortage, were discussed by housing experts and advocates convened April 7 for a ULI webinar on the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak on lower-income renters.
  • Confronting COVID-19: Healthier Buildings and Optimizing for Mental Health
    Published on April 03, 2020 in COVID-19: Industry Insights
    The role of the built environment in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and helping people cope with the pandemic and its aftermath was discussed by healthy-building experts convened by ULI.
  • Insights for Real Estate Leaders on Public Health and the Built Environment
    Published on March 27, 2020 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The global impact on human health and economic stability resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to quickly and dramatically elevate health and wellness as key factors influencing urban design and development as well as building management and operations, according to industry experts convened by ULI for a webinar on the impacts of the pandemic. The event was the first of a series of webinars being offered to explore how various aspects of the real estate industry are being affected by the virus and the industry’s response.
  • Boosting Property Values and Building Performance for Class B and C Office with Increased Energy Efficiency
    Published on January 21, 2020 in Sustainability
    Improved energy efficiency of class B and C office buildings can be achieved with relatively simple, lower-cost measures that not only enhance building performance, but also boost property values to make the buildings more competitive with class A space, new ULI research shows.
  • UL Interview: Architect Alejandro Aravena
    Published on October 21, 2019 in Planning & Design
    The Chile-based global architect–and this year’s ULI J.C. Nichols lauraeate–has made extraordinary contributions to the design of affordable housing, public spaces, infrastructure, and transportation.
  • Promoting Diversity in the Real Estate Industry with WLI Prologis Achievement Awards to Female Real Estate Professionals
    Published on October 07, 2019 in Inside ULI
    Ten outstanding female real estate professionals were recognized at the recent ULI Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C., as the 2019 recipients of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Prologis Achievement Award. Recipients of the prestigious award were hosted at the meeting by senior WLI members, who are serving as mentors to the awardees to help them advance in the industry and strengthen their engagement with the Institute. The WLI Prologis Achievement Award is part of the Institute’s focus on increasing diversity and inclusivity throughout the Institute and the industry.
  • ULI Global Chairman Owen D. Thomas Outlines Priorities for Institute
    Published on September 20, 2019 in Inside ULI
    ULI Global Chairman Owen D. Thomas, whose chairmanship began July 1, shared his priorities for the Institute with Fall Meeting attendees during the event’s closing session Friday. “No other organization comes close to ULI in terms of sharing expertise and best practices that shape the built environment around the globe,” Thomas said. “I look forward, along with ULI’s capable staff led by [ULI Global Chief Executive Officer] Ed Walter, to building on the work of my predecessors and taking ULI to the next level of excellence.”
  • Global CEO Ed Walter: Advisory Services, Education Initiatives, Diversity Efforts, and Technology Investments Reinforce ULI’s Real Estate Leadership
    Published on September 18, 2019 in Inside ULI
    An expansion of ULI’s highly regarded advisory panels and education programs, an increased focus on diversity and inclusivity, and investments in member-facing technology are all helping reinforce ULI’s real estate leadership around the globe, ULI Global Chief Executive Officer W. Edward Walter says. Speaking to attendees during the opening session of the Institute’s Fall Meeting in Washington, D.C., Walter cited progress being made to position ULI as the world’s foremost real estate organization. ULI’s work to expand the reach and impact of its mission-focused work and improve member engagement is “part of our effort to make ULI the leading global real estate organization,” Walter said. “Each of you can help us get there by getting involved and staying involved in ULI.”
  • ULI Research Explores Impact of Rising Temperatures, Excessive Heat on Urban Development
    Published on August 08, 2019 in Sustainability
    Worldwide, this past July was the hottest month on record, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. A new ULI report, Scorched: Extreme Heat and Real Estate, notes that such rising temperatures and excessive heat waves are already affecting urban development and reviews strategies that can help mitigate the effects on communities.
  • Architect Alejandro Aravena Chosen for the 2019 ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development
    Published on July 22, 2019 in Planning & Design
    The Chile-based global architect has made extraordinary contributions to the design of affordable housing, public spaces, infrastructure, and transportation.
  • In Memory of James J. Curtis III
    Published on July 11, 2019 in Inside ULI
    Former ULI Foundation Chairman and longtime ULI leader James J. Curtis III, managing partner at Bristol Group Inc., a San Francisco–based real estate investment and development firm, passed away June 30 after a sustained illness. Known for being intensely passionate about his interests—including ULI—Curtis is remembered by his ULI friends and fellow members as an individual of integrity, high intellect, and compassion, and who was firmly committed to the Institute’s mission.
  • ULI Welcomes New Members of Global Board and Governing Trustees
    Published on July 01, 2019 in Inside ULI
    Five internationally renowned real estate industry leaders have been added to ULI’s Global Board of Directors, and 23 additional industry luminaries have been added to the roster of the Institute’s Global Governing Trustees. Both the Global Board members and Global Governing Trustees are serving terms beginning July 1.
  • Owen D. Thomas Is the New Global Chairman of the Urban Land Institute
    Published on July 01, 2019 in Inside ULI
    Owen D. Thomas, chief executive officer of Boston Properties, has been elected as the new ULI global chairman. In his two-year tenure, Thomas will guide the Institute's delivery of member value and mission-oriented work.
  • Outgoing ULI Global Chairman Thomas Toomey Honored at Spring Meeting
    Published on April 22, 2019 in Inside ULI
    Outgoing ULI Global Chairman Thomas Toomey was honored at the 2019 Spring Meeting by the Institute’s leadership at the Global Governing Trustees dinner, which was held at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame. In remarks to the group, Global Chief Executive Officer Ed Walter praised Toomey for his leadership and the financial support he provided for the creation and implementation of ULI’s Global Strategic Plan, which seeks to improve the member experience through investments and initiatives to strengthen member engagement and impact.
  • Global CEO Ed Walter: “The Goal Is Not Just to Do More, But to Do Better”
    Published on April 18, 2019 in Inside ULI
    The success of ULI’s 2019 Spring Meeting—which drew 4,300 attendees, the highest ever for a Spring Meeting—is indicative of the Institute’s ongoing efforts to improve the member experience, ULI Global Chief Executive Officer Ed Walter said in remarks at the meeting’s closing session. He praised outgoing Global Chairman Thomas Toomey for his leadership in the creation and implementation of ULI’s Global Strategic Plan, which seeks to strengthen member engagement and impact.
  • Global Chairman Thomas Toomey Reflects on ULI’s Uniqueness: “Our Work Changes People’s Lives”
    Published on April 18, 2019 in Inside ULI
    Outgoing ULI Global Chairman Thomas Toomey reflected on the Institute’s uniqueness as well as its future as an organization with a strong philanthropic culture during remarks made at the 2019 Spring Meeting’s closing session. “What makes [ULI] unique is that our work, performed by ULI members and real estate leaders, changes people’s lives by changing cities for the better. No other real estate institution comes close to doing so much for so many,” Toomey said.
  • ULI Americas Chairman Jack Chandler: “We Are Making It Easier to Be Part of the ULI Community”
    Published on April 17, 2019 in Inside ULI
    In remarks made at the Spring Meeting’s opening general session, ULI Americas Chairman Jack Chandler shared thoughts on the importance of the Institute’s Global Strategic Plan in strengthening member engagement and impact. The plan, which is based on feedback from members on how to improve ULI, is designed to “create a more rewarding and personalized member experience, and allow initiatives in areas such as affordable housing, community resilience, and industry diversity to be scaled up for broader application and greater effect,” Chandler said.
  • ULI Americas President Gwyneth Cote: Connecting ULI’s Work at Local, Regional, and Global Levels Is Key
    Published on April 17, 2019 in Inside ULI
    ULI Americas President Gwyneth Cote emphasized to Spring Meeting attendees the importance of connecting the Institute’s local initiatives to other areas of the organization, sharing insights based on numerous meetings with district councils since joining ULI’s executive team in December. “Each visit reaffirms the much-cited quote ‘ULI is only as strong globally as it is locally,’” Cote said
  • MIT, Harvard Teams Win 2019 ULI Hines Student Competition in Cincinnati
    Published on April 08, 2019 in Planning & Design
    A redevelopment plan for a Cincinnati site presented by a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University has taken top honors in the 2019 ULI Hines Student Competition, an ideas competition that provides graduate students the opportunity to devise a comprehensive design and development scheme for a large-scale site in an urban area.
  • ULI CEO Ed Walter on “Leading Voices in Real Estate” Podcast
    Published on April 08, 2019 in Inside ULI
    ULI Global Chief Executive Officer W. Edward Walter is the featured thought leader in the latest edition of “Leading Voices in Real Estate.” Walter reflects on his early years in real estate with Trammell Crow Residential; his service as chief financial officer and chief executive officer for Host Hotels and Resorts Inc.; why real estate continues to attract the best and brightest; and what he believes distinguishes ULI from other real estate organizations.
  • Four Teams Selected as Finalists in ULI Hines Competition
    Published on February 19, 2019 in Inside ULI
    A graduate student team from the University of Cincinnati, two teams from the University of Texas at Austin, and a team with students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University have been selected as the four finalists for the 17th annual ULI Hines Student Competition, an ideas competition that challenges graduate students to devise a comprehensive design and development scheme for an actual site in an urban area. This year’s competition involves the redevelopment of a site in Cincinnati comprising portions of a highway, the central business district, and the central riverfront along the Ohio River.
  • Report Highlights Need for Better Understanding of Investment Risk Assessment in Age of Climate Change
    Published on February 05, 2019 in Sustainability
    A new report from ULI and Heitman, a global real estate investment management firm, points to the pressing need for greater understanding throughout the industry of the investment risks posed by the impacts of climate change. Climate Risk and Real Estate Investment Decision-Making explores current methods for assessing and mitigating climate risk in real estate, including physical risks such as catastrophes and transitional risks such as regulatory changes, availability of resources, and attractiveness of locations.
  • ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Announces Three New Members
    Published on January 22, 2019 in Inside ULI
    The ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors, and financial institutions committed to reducing carbon emissions across the global property industry, has announced the addition of three new members: Kilroy Realty, the Howard Hughes Corporation, and Morgan Creek Ventures.
  • ULI Hines Student Competition Teams Challenged to Design Master Plan Development in Cincinnati
    Published on January 15, 2019 in Planning & Design
    An area in Cincinnati comprising portions of a highway, the central business district, and the central riverfront along the Ohio River has been selected as the study site for the annual ULI Hines Student Competition. Though based on a hypothetical situation, the ideas competition provides both full- and part-time graduate-level students the opportunity to devise a comprehensive design and development program for an actual large-scale urban site.
  • Nashville to Host 2019 ULI Spring Meeting in April
    Published on January 14, 2019 in Inside ULI
    ULI will hold its 2019 Spring Meeting April 16–18 at the Music City Center in Nashville. A major focus of the gathering will be the ongoing evolution of urban areas into thriving places that are drawing talented workers and businesses and are magnets for investment. The Nashville metropolitan area, which has experienced an extraordinary renaissance and significant growth over the past several years, is a prime example of this movement.
  • ULI Foundation Receives Walton Family Foundation Grant to Support ULI Oklahoma Expansion
    Published on January 02, 2019 in Inside ULI
    ULI Oklahoma, which serves ULI members in Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, will be expanding its reach in Arkansas as a result of a generous grant to the ULI Foundation from the Walton Family Foundation.
  • ULI Names Two Leaders for Americas Region
    Published on December 12, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI has announced a new chairman and a new president for its Americas region, which serves the Institute’s members in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Global Board member and ULI Treasurer John R. “Jack” Chandler, founder of Majesteka Investments Holdings and chief investment officer and board member for Reterro Inc., and former managing director and chairman of BlackRock’s global real estate business in New York City, has been named chairman of the Americas region, a volunteer role that includes service as chairman of the Americas Executive Committee. Multifamily industry leader Gwyneth Jones Cote, who most recently served as chief operating officer for Bell Partners, has joined ULI’s staff as the president of the Americas region.
  • Expansion of Product Council Network Opens Up Member Participation and Areas of Focus
    Published on December 03, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI’s Global Strategic Plan emphasizes strengthening member engagement by providing more opportunities to participate in the Institute’s unique member networks, including the highly popular Product Council network. Nine Product Councils—including five new ones and four additional flights to existing councils—were added during FY 2018, opening up participation to 228 members who had never before served on a council, as well as 98 members who transferred membership or rejoined councils.
  • ULI Announces Hiring of Chief Advancement Officer of ULI Foundation
    Published on November 12, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI has named J. Phillip Horne, former chief development officer of George Washington University’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, as the chief advancement officer for the Urban Land Institute Foundation. The ULI Foundation, now in its 48th year, provides philanthropic support for ULI’s mission-focused programs, such as activities from its Terwilliger Center for Housing, Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance, Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate, ULI’s Advisory Services program, and UrbanPlan.
  • ULI’s Real Estate Education Programs Receive Boost with Gift from Trustee Patrick L. Phillips
    Published on October 22, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI’s real estate education programs tailored to students, public officials, and industry entrepreneurs are being reinforced with a gift of more than $200,000 to the ULI Foundation from ULI Trustee and former ULI Global Chief Executive Officer Patrick L. Phillips. Phillips’s contribution provides $150,000 for UrbanPlan, ULI’s popular urban development curriculum offered to high school and university students as well as public officials to raise awareness about the impact of development on the long-term future of communities, with the remainder of Phillips’s gift supporting ULI’s Real Estate Entrepreneur Program.
  • Talent, Economic Diversity Connect Top Markets for Investment, Development: Emerging Trends in Real Estate ® 2019
    Published on October 11, 2018 in Capital Markets
    The presence of a talented workforce and economic diversity are the main characteristics of this year’s top cities in the latest version of the ULI/PwC report.
  • ULI Global CEO Ed Walter: “Together, We Can Ensure a Bright Future for Our Organization”
    Published on October 11, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI Global Chief Executive Officer W. Edward Walter provided highlights of the Institute’s Global Strategic Plan, which will help strengthen member engagement and impact, during remarks at the 2018 Fall Meeting’s closing general session.
  • ULI Global Chairman Tom Toomey: New Strategic Plan Supports the Capturing and Communicating of ULI Members’ Impact
    Published on October 09, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI Global Chairman Thomas W. Toomey welcomed Fall Meeting attendees by pointing to the Institute’s long history of leadership in Boston: ULI’s first real estate education conference—a precursor to the Fall Meeting—was held in Boston in 1941; and the last Fall Meeting in Boston was in 2001, less than a month after 9/11. “Due to the leadership of ULI Boston, that [2001] meeting turned out to be especially meaningful in terms of being together and sharing ideas on the future of cities. That same desire for fellowship and to share knowledge is very much evident at the meeting this week,” Toomey said.
  • Innovative Affordable and Workforce Housing Developments and Policies Recognized by ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing through 2018 Kemp, Larson Awards
    Published on October 09, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Avenue Place/Avenue Terrace in Houston; Clybourn 1200 in Chicago; Keauhou Lane in Honolulu; Conway Center in Washington, D.C.; and Harbor Place Residences in Haverhill, Massachusetts, were announced as winners of the 2018 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. The State of New York Mortgage Finance Agency and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority are joint winners of the 2018 Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award.
  • Theaster Gates, Scott Galloway to Be Headline Speakers at ULI Fall Meeting in Boston
    Published on September 04, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Join a record number of your peers October 8–11 in Boston for thought-provoking sessions during the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting. Attendees will enjoy keynote addresses by artist Theaster Gates and author Scott Galloway, plus a discussion of the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2019 report.
  • Q+A with ULI’s New Global CEO, Ed Walter
    Published on August 15, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Former Host Hotels and Resorts executive will lead implementation of the Global Strategic Plan. Walter brings to ULI more than 35 years of management experience in real estate across a variety of disciplines, including hotels, multifamily housing, and land development, with a strong emphasis on capital markets and investments.
  • Four Finalists Named for ULI Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award
    Published on August 03, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Affordable and workforce housing policies and programs put in place by the governments of New York City, Los Angeles County, and the states of New Jersey and New York have been selected as finalists for the 2018 ULI Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award. The annual award, presented by ULI’s Terwilliger Center for Housing, recognizes innovative ways the public sector is addressing the nation’s affordable housing crisis.
  • 13 Finalists Selected for ULI Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award
    Published on August 03, 2018 in Development
    The ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing has announced finalists for this year’s Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award, which honors exemplary developments that ensure housing affordability for people with a range of incomes.
  • ULI Report Explores Developers’ Interest in Health and Wellness to Gain a Competitive Edge
    Published on July 23, 2018 in Inside ULI
    The growing popularity of building for health and wellness and the value derived from it are explored in a new ULI report, The Business Case for Healthy Buildings: Insights from Early Adopters. The report documents how real estate leaders worldwide are increasingly seeking to create environments that support healthy lifestyles in both workspaces and homes.
  • Real Estate Leaders to Gather in Boston for the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting
    Published on July 23, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Nearly 7,000 of the world’s foremost leaders in the real estate and land use industry will convene at the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting, set for October 8–11 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
  • Five Real Estate Industry Leaders Named to ULI’s Americas Executive Committee
    Published on July 16, 2018 in Inside ULI
    The new members of ULI’s Americas Executive Committee are Clare De Briere, founder, C+C Ventures in Los Angeles and chairman of ULI Los Angeles; Sharmil Modi, principal, Modi Adventureprises, Boston; Daniel Neidich, chief executive officer, Dune Real Estate Partners LP, New York City; Leslie Woo, chief planning and development officer, Metrolinx, Toronto; and Jonathan Brinsden, chief executive officer, Midway Companies, Houston.
  • Doug Abbey Named Chairman of ULI Foundation
    Published on July 16, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Longtime ULI leader Douglas D. Abbey, chairman of Swift Real Estate Partners in San Francisco, has been named chairman of the ULI Foundation. Abbey, whose membership with ULI spans 37 years, began his term as Foundation chairman July 1.
  • ULI Welcomes New Members of the Global Board of Directors and Governing Trustees
    Published on July 09, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Five real estate industry leaders have been added to the ULI Global Board of Directors, serving terms that began July 1. In addition, 26 industry luminaries and leading ULI members have been added to the roster of ULI’s Governing Trustees, who provide leadership in member advancement of the Institute’s mission.
  • Juergen Fenk Appointed Chairman of ULI Europe
    Published on July 06, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Jürgen Fenk, member of the Group Executive Board of SIGNA Group, has been named the new chair of ULI Europe. Fenk, who succeeds Jon Zehner, global head of the client capital group for LaSalle Investment Management, will serve on a voluntary basis for a two-year term. A member of ULI for over a decade, Fenk has just completed a four-year term as chair of ULI Germany, ULI’s second largest national council in Europe. He is also currently a Global Governing Trustee, a member of ULI Europe’s Executive Committee, and serves on ULI’s Global Board of Directors.
  • Following Hurricane’s Devastation, Rebuilding St. Croix for Resilience
    Published on June 25, 2018 in Inside ULI
    Land use and urban planning experts representing ULI will be making recommendations to the Virgin Islands Housing Authority on creating a long-term plan for rebuilding the territory’s St. Croix district to increase the resilience of the built environment, revive the district’s economy, and reinforce its appeal to residents as well as visitors.
  • Fast-Growing Urban Neighborhoods Attract Diverse Group of Residents and Workers
    Published on June 20, 2018 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The population of urban neighborhoods in many metropolitan areas is growing as quickly or nearly as quickly as that of suburban neighborhoods, reflecting ongoing consumer demand—particularly among younger households—for walkable living environments that are convenient to jobs, transit, and urban amenities, according to new research published by ULI and RCLCO.
  • In Memoriam: ULI Life Trustee Stan Ross
    Published on June 14, 2018 in Inside ULI
    One of ULI’s longest serving Life Trustees and renowned industry expert Stan Ross, Chairman Emeritus of the University of Southern California’s Lusk Center for Real Estate and Distinguished Fellow of the university’s School of Policy, Planning & Development, passed away June 10. He was 82.
  • Renowned Real Estate Industry Leader W. Edward Walter Is ULI’s New Global CEO
    Published on June 11, 2018 in Inside ULI
    W. Edward “Ed” Walter, a widely renowned real estate industry leader and most recently the Steers Chair in Real Estate at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, is the Institute's new global chief executive officer. Walter brings to ULI more than 35 years of management experience in the real estate profession across a variety of disciplines including hotels, multifamily, and land development, with a strong emphasis on capital markets and investments.
  • Alleviating Homelessness: ULI Crafts Recommendations for Los Angeles
    Published on May 08, 2018 in Inside ULI
    A recent ULI Advisory Services panel, funded entirely by the ULI Foundation, provided recommendations specific to the city of Los Angeles but adaptable to other metropolitan areas.
  • ULI Global Chairman Tom Toomey Announces New Global CEO, Global Strategic Plan
    Published on May 03, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI Global Chairman Tom Toomey closed the record-breaking 2018 Spring Meeting by outlining advancements in ULI’s new strategic direction. In a general session presentation, he announced the appointment of longtime real estate executive Edward (Ed) Walter as the new global chief executive officer for the Institute, and the approval of a member-created Global Strategic Plan to guide ULI’s growth and leadership going forward.
  • ULI Americas Chairman Trish Healy Discusses ULI’s New Strategic Direction
    Published on May 02, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI’s ongoing evolution as a member-driven, member-focused organization was discussed by Americas Chairman Trish Healy during a general session presentation at the Spring Meeting. “This direction is based on your premise that members are our unique product, and our members’ knowledge and expertise are ULI’s content,” Healy said.
  • Team from Cornell University Wins 2018 ULI Hines Student Competition
    Published on April 09, 2018 in Inside ULI
    A redevelopment plan for a Toronto site presented by a team from Cornell University has taken top honors in the 2018 ULI Hines Student Competition.
  • In Memory of ULI Life Trustee Frederick Kober, Chairman of the Board of the Christopher Companies
    Published on March 26, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI Life Trustee Frederick Kober, chairman of the board of the Christopher Companies, passed away on March 17, 2018, in Los Gatos, California, following a lengthy illness. He was 80. Kober, who joined ULI in 1970, was named a life trustee in 2005, a recognition reserved for the Institute’s most dedicated and respected members, and bestowed to only 15 members in ULI’s 82-year history.
  • Final Four Teams Announced for ULI Hines Student Competition
    Published on February 23, 2018 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A graduate student team from Cornell University, two teams from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a team from the University of Maryland have been selected as the four finalists for the 16th annual ULI Hines Student Competition, an ideas competition that provides students the opportunity to devise a comprehensive design and development scheme for a large-scale site in an urban area.
  • Toronto Selected as Host City for 2018 ULI Hines Student Competition
    Published on January 17, 2018 in Inside ULI
    An area along the eastern side of the Don River in Toronto has been selected as the study site for the 16th annual ULI Hines Student Competition.
  • Hines Gift to ULI Will Support WLI Grants
    Published on January 16, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI’s Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) has received a $90,000 gift from Hines, the global real estate organization, to support the creation of the WLI Hines Innovation Grants, with the goal of helping raise the visibility and number of women in leadership roles in the real estate industry and within ULI’s membership.
  • Reinvent, Create, Thrive: Detroit to Host 2018 ULI Spring Meeting
    Published on January 11, 2018 in Inside ULI
    ULI will hold its 2018 Spring Meeting May 1–3 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. A major focus for this year's gathering will be the reinvention of urban areas into thriving places that are drawing talented workers and becoming magnets for investment.
  • In Memory of Architectural Historian Vincent Scully
    Published on December 04, 2017 in Inside ULI
    Internationally acclaimed architecture professor and architectural historian Vincent Scully, 2003 recipient of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, died November 30 at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was 97.
  • Greenprint Report Shows Real Estate Industry Continues to Reduce Energy Consumption, Carbon Emissions, Water Use
    Published on November 20, 2017 in Sustainability
    A new report from the ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance shows that several of the world’s leading commercial real estate owners and managers are making significant progress in reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions, and water use in their buildings, demonstrating a 3.4 percent reduction in energy consumption, a 3.3 percent reduction in carbon emissions, and a 4.3 percent reduction in water use between 2015 and 2016.
  • 13 Projects Selected as Winners of ULI’s Global Awards for Excellence
    Published on November 14, 2017 in Planning & Design
    Thirteen real estate development projects from around the globe have been selected as winners of ULI’s 2017–2018 Global Awards for Excellence, including eight projects in the United States, two in Canada, one in Europe, and two in Asia.
  • ULI Global Chairman Tom Toomey: Complex Issues Need ULI’s Leadership
    Published on October 26, 2017 in Inside ULI
    In a keynote address to 2017 Fall Meeting attendees, ULI Global Chairman Tom Toomey emphasized that the overarching goal of the Institute’s leadership is to ensure that ULI delivers consistently high value to members.
  • ULI’s Trish Healy: “We Must Do More”
    Published on October 24, 2017 in Inside ULI
    ULI Americas Chairman Trish Healy welcomed attendees to the 2017 ULI Fall Meeting with remarks affirming the Institute’s role as an industry leader. “Everything ULI is, everything ULI does is about member leadership. As a ULI member, each of you is de facto an industry leader, providing our communities access to the responsible land use expertise they need,” Healy said.
  • ULI Foundation Gala Honoring Roy Hilton March Raises Funds for Advisory Services Program
    Published on October 24, 2017 in Inside ULI
    ULI’s 2017 Fall Meeting began on an inspirational note with a gala hosted by the ULI Foundation to honor longtime leading member Roy Hilton March.
  • Four Mayors Selected as 2018 Class of Daniel Rose Land Use Fellows
    Published on October 20, 2017 in Inside ULI
    ULI and the National League of Cities (NLC) have announced that mayors from four cities—Columbus, Ohio; Richmond, Virginia; Salt Lake City, Utah and Tucson, Arizona—have been selected as the 2018 class of Daniel Rose Land Use Fellows by the Rose Center for Public Leadership.
  • ULI Partners on “10-Minute Walk” Campaign for Urban Parks
    Published on October 11, 2017 in Inside ULI
    ULI has joined with 127 U.S. mayors, along with the Trust for Public Land and the National Recreation and Park Association in launching a historic “10-minute walk” parks advocacy campaign, establishing the ambitious goal that all Americans should live within a 10-minute walk (or half-mile) of a high-quality park or green space. This bipartisan group includes mayors from all across the country and represents cities large and small, including America’s four largest cities.
  • 2017 ULI J.C. Nichols Prize Winner Robin Chase
    Published on October 06, 2017 in Inside ULI
    Internationally acclaimed transportation entrepreneur Robin Chase, cofounder and former CEO of Zipcar, the largest car-sharing company in the world, has been named the 2017 recipient of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development.
  • How America’s States and Cities Can Find Common Ground to Expand Housing Choice
    Published on September 14, 2017 in Development
    State governments, in partnership with cities and other local jurisdictions, can and should do more to promote housing development and choice through smarter local land use policies and incentives, according to a new ULI report.
  • Projects in Boston, Newark, and Austin Win ULI Kemp Award
    Published on September 11, 2017 in Inside ULI
    Newark’s Hahne & Co. Building, Boston’s Mosaic on the Riverway, and Austin’s Wildflower Terrace were selected by the ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing as the winners of the 2017 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award. The annual award, which honors developments that ensure housing affordability for people in a broad range of incomes, is given to developments in which all or a portion of the units are affordable to households earning up to 120 percent of the area median income.
  • Washington, D.C., Department of Housing and Community Development Wins ULI Housing Policy Award
    Published on September 11, 2017 in Inside ULI
    Washington, D.C.’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has been selected by ULI’s Terwilliger Center for Housing as the winner of the 2017 Robert C. Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award, an annual recognition of the innovative ways the public sector is addressing the country’s affordable housing crisis. DCHD, chosen for the award by a jury of national housing industry leaders, was honored during the Terwilliger Center’s Housing Opportunity Conference in New Orleans.
  • U.S. Cities Increasingly Focused on Resilience, but Funding Challenges Persist
    Published on August 14, 2017 in Sustainability
    The increased emphasis being placed by cities—small as well as large—on embedding resilience into their land use and development policies was the topic of the 2017 Resilient Cities Summit cohosted in Stowe, Vermont, by ULI, the National League of Cities, and the U.S. Green Building Council. Attendees said resilient approaches to infrastructure and development provide long-term economic benefits for cities by safeguarding their real estate assets and tax base, supporting business continuity after adverse events, and protecting residents.
  • Leading the Future of Global Development: ULI Announces 23 New Governing Trustees
    Published on June 30, 2017 in Inside ULI
    Twenty-three of the world’s foremost real estate industry leaders have been elected to serve as new ULI governing trustees for terms that began on July 1, 2017. The governing trustees, who frame ULI’s broad direction and agenda, provide leadership in member advancement of the Institute’s mission. The addition of the 23 elected governing trustees brings the total number of elected ULI governing trustees to 139.
  • Thomas W. Toomey Is New ULI Global Chairman
    Published on June 26, 2017 in Inside ULI
    Thomas W. Toomey, chief executive officer, president, and a director of UDR Inc., a $16 billion multifamily real estate investment trust based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has been named the new ULI global chairman. Toomey, a longtime ULI member, ULI trustee, and ULI Foundation governor, will serve a two-year term that ends June 30, 2019.
  • ULI to Partner with 100 Resilient Cities to Help Improve Resilience of Urban Areas Globally
    Published on June 22, 2017 in Sustainability
    ULI has announced a partnership with 100 Resilient Cities (100RC), pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, becoming part of its Platform of Partners. In this capacity, ULI will offer expertise on building for resilience to a select group of 100RC cities as they design and implement their comprehensive resilience strategies. “In an increasingly complex and challenging world, cities need partnerships with organizations such as ULI to withstand the shocks and stresses of the 21st century,” said Michael Berkowitz, president of 100 Resilient Cities.
  • New Executive Director Named for the ULI Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance
    Published on June 13, 2017 in Sustainability
    Billy Grayson, an expert in sustainability program development for companies and organizations, has been selected to serve as the executive director of the ULI Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance.
  • 25 Finalists Named for ULI Global Awards for Excellence
    Published on June 05, 2017 in Planning & Design
    Twenty-five extraordinary developments from around the world have been selected as finalists for ULI’s 2017 Global Awards for Excellence, widely recognized as one of the land use industry’s most prestigious award programs.
  • Seven Finalists Selected for the ULI 2017 Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award
    Published on May 08, 2017 in Development
    The ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing has announced the finalists for this year’s Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Award, which honors exemplary developments that ensure housing affordability for people with a range of incomes. The award recognizes efforts by the development community to increase the supply of housing that is affordable to households earning less than 120 percent of the area median income.
  • Journalist Kevin Brass Named 2017 Apgar Urban Land Award Winner
    Published on May 04, 2017 in Inside ULI
    ULI has selected Kevin Brass as the recipient of the 2017 ULI Apgar Urban Land award, which recognizes industry articles of practical value published in Urban Land magazine, the Institute’s flagship publication. Brass was selected for three articles published in 2016: “Before It Runs Off,” which appeared in the May/June issue; “Drawing People In,” published in the January/February issue; and “Rerouting the Trinity River,” published in the September/October issue.
  • Four Housing Programs Named Finalists for ULI’s Larson Housing Policy Leadership Awards
    Published on May 03, 2017 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Affordable and workforce housing policies and initiatives put in place by the governments of Washington, D.C.; Boston; Denver; and New York City have been selected as finalists for the 2017 ULI Larson Housing Policy Leadership Award
  • How Green Infrastructure Manages Stormwater, Enhances Property Values
    Published on May 03, 2017 in Sustainability
    The growing involvement of the real estate industry in helping municipalities manage stormwater runoff with systems using natural resources is explored in a new ULI publication, Harvesting the Value of Water.
  • University of Texas at Austin Team Wins 2017 ULI Hines Student Competition
    Published on April 07, 2017 in Planning & Design
    A redevelopment plan for a Chicago site presented by a team from the University of Texas at Austin has taken top honors in the 2017 ULI Hines Student Competition, an ideas competition that provides graduate students the opportunity to devise a comprehensive design and development scheme for a large-scale site in an urban area.
  • Four Teams Selected as Finalists in ULI Hines Student Competition
    Published on February 23, 2017 in Planning & Design
    Teams from Carnegie Mellon University, Université Laval in Quebec, the University of Maryland, and the University of Texas at Austin have been selected as the four finalists for the 15th annual ULI Hines Student Competition.
  • ULI Global Trustees Ponder Impact of Driverless Technology
    Published on February 17, 2017 in Infrastructure
    The significant, lasting impact that driverless technology will have on land use and urban development was the topic of a thought-provoking discussion at ULI’s recent Midwinter Meeting, held at ULI headquarters in Washington, D.C., and attended by the Institute’s global trustees.
  • Seattle to Host ULI’s 2017 Spring Meeting
    Published on December 21, 2016 in Sustainability
    ULI will hold its 2017 Spring Meeting May 2–4 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. A major focus for the 2017 gathering will be innovative development resulting from the influence of the technology industry, which is transforming cities across the United States. The Seattle urban region, which is the headquarters for Microsoft, Amazon, and a host of other major technology-related companies, is a prime example of this urban evolution.
  • Housing in the Evolving U.S. Suburbs
    Published on December 05, 2016 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A new report from the ULI Terwilliger Center says that U.S. suburban housing markets are well positioned to remain preferred places to live and work over the coming decades, even as urban cores and downtown neighborhoods continue to attract new residents.
  • Housing in the Evolving U.S. Suburbs
    Published on December 05, 2016 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A new report from the ULI Terwilliger Center says that U.S. suburban housing markets are well positioned to remain preferred places to live and work over the coming decades, even as urban cores and downtown neighborhoods continue to attract new residents.
  • Architect, Urban Planner Dr. Cheong Koon Hean Named 2016 ULI J.C. Nichols Laureate
    Published on October 27, 2016 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Dr. Cheong Koon Hean, a widely acclaimed architect and urban planner credited with shaping much of Singapore’s urban landscape, has been named the 2016 recipient of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. Dr. Cheong, the 17th Nichols laureate and the first from Asia, was honored during the 2016 ULI Fall Meeting in Dallas.
  • Where People Will Want to Be: “Surban” Communities
    Published on October 19, 2016 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Combining the best of urban and suburban living, they will meet the needs of more demographic groups, according to a new ULI report, Demographic Strategies for Real Estate, prepared for ULI’s Terwilliger Center for Housing by John Burns Real Estate Consulting.
  • ULI to Advise on Transformation of Port, Former Steel Mill in South Carolina
    Published on September 19, 2016 in Planning & Design
    A ULI Advisory Services panel will visit the city of Georgetown and Georgetown County to advise representatives on how best to transform a 150-acre (61 ha) site into a catalyst for economic development.
  • How to Best Use Zoning Policies to Spur Workforce Housing Development
    Published on September 02, 2016 in Development
    The potential and limitations associated with inclusionary zoning, a tool used by a growing number of U.S. cities to encourage or require workforce housing development, are explored in a new ULI report, The Economics of Inclusionary Development.
  • From Principles to Practice: ULI Report Explores How to Build Effective Public/Private Partnerships
    Published on August 26, 2016 in Development
    The challenges and opportunities associated with creating effective public/private partnerships in the current economic environment are explored in Successful Public/Private Partnerships: From Principles to Practice, a new ULI publication.
  • White House, New ULI Website Spotlight Building for Resilience
    Published on May 12, 2016 in Sustainability
    The White House Conference on Resilient Building Codes, held recently in Washington, D.C., is expected to raise awareness of the critical need for building codes to encourage urban development that is more resilient to the impacts of climate change. The event featured a discussion by Obama administration officials and public and private sector representatives of the key role of building codes in furthering community resilience.
  • Trail-Oriented Development: The Next Frontier in People-Friendly Design
    Published on April 25, 2016 in Infrastructure
    Real estate developers and cities are becoming more responsive to cyclists’ needs by creating an increasing number of amenities tailored to those who would rather bike than drive. A new ULI publication, Active Transportation and Real Estate: The Next Frontier, identifies this trend as “trail-oriented development,” the latest phase in the evolution of urban development from car-centric to people-friendly design.
  • ULI Report: How Six Smaller Communities Are Building for the Future
    Published on April 25, 2016 in Development
    The ability of smaller communities to leverage their strengths and position themselves as attractive places to live, work, and invest is explored in a new ULI publication, Reaching for the Future: Creative Finance for Smaller Communities.
  • ULI Forecast: CRE Volume Expected to Decline over the Next Three Years
    Published on April 11, 2016 in Capital Markets
    Commercial property transaction volume is expected to decline over the next three years to $475 billion in 2018, according to a new three-year economic forecast from ULI's Center for Capital Markets and Real Estate. However, this volume forecast over the next three years was surpassed only by volumes in 2007 and 2015, and follows six years of commercial property volume growth.
  • Former Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. Named ULI Distinguished Visiting Fellow
    Published on April 04, 2016 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Joseph P. Riley Jr., who led the highly successful revitalization of Charleston, South Carolina, during his 40-year tenure as mayor, has agreed to serve as ULI’s first distinguished visiting fellow. As a distinguished visiting fellow, Riley will offer expertise for several of ULI’s areas of focus, including affordable and workforce housing, sustainable development, improving overall community livability, and public sector leadership in land use decision making.
  • HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition Highlights Connection between Urban Development and Community Resilience
    Published on January 28, 2016 in Sustainability
    The $1 billion in National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) grants recently awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is a critical step in helping states and communities across the nation become more resilient to the impacts of climate change, according to ULI. In addition, the grant proposals and winning applications have highlighted the important connections between urban design and development and improving community resilience.
  • Lord Richard Rogers Is the 2015 ULI Nichols Prize Recipient
    Published on December 14, 2015 in Planning & Design
    Lord Richard Rogers, an internationally renowned architect recognized for people-oriented building design and development, has been named the 2015 recipient of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, the Institute’s highest honor. Rogers, founder of Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners in London, is being recognized for his career-long focus on creating sustainable communities that thrive by providing a high quality of life for all residents.
  • Three Innovative Ways to Preserve Workforce and Affordable Housing
    Published on December 14, 2015 in Industry Sectors
    The shrinking supply of workforce and affordable rental housing in cities across the United States has sparked innovative financing vehicles from an array of real estate firms to preserve the units, helping stem the loss of an urgently needed product, according to a report released by ULI and NeighborWorks America.
  • ULI, PwC Survey Ranks Tokyo, Sydney as Asia Pacific’s Top Markets
    Published on December 01, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Japan and Australia remain the favorite countries for investment and development, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Asia Pacific 2016, with Tokyo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Osaka taking four of the top five spots in the Asia Pacific region.
  • New ULI Washington Survey Portrays Millenials as “Optimistic Urbanists”
    Published on November 24, 2015 in Inside ULI
    A new report from ULI Washington finds that the majority of millennials living in the District of Columbia and the adjacent suburbs of Maryland and Virginia are satisfied with their current housing, neighborhoods, and transportation alternatives, but many are uncertain about their ability to afford city living as they age and their lifestyles change.
  • Patricia R. Healy Named ULI Chairman of Americas
    Published on November 16, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Patricia R. “Trish” Healy, founding principal of Hyde Street Holdings in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been named Chairman of Americas for ULI. The ULI Americas Chairman is a new volunteer position that reflects the Institute’s efforts to more effectively serve and learn from members in very different markets as ULI continues to grow worldwide.
  • Philadelphia to Host ULI’s 2016 Spring Meeting
    Published on November 04, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    ULI will hold its 2016 Spring Meeting April 19–21 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, open only to full members. A major focus for the 2016 gathering will be innovation, transformative place making, and the entrepreneurial culture taking root in cities across the United States. Philadelphia, which has not hosted a major ULI event in more than 20 years, is a prime example of this urban evolution.
  • San Francisco’s Benchmarking Shows Major Reduction in Energy Use by Buildings
    Published on October 09, 2015 in Sustainability
    Energy consumption by commercial properties in San Francisco has declined significantly since 2010 after the implementation of San Francisco’s Existing Commercial Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance, according to a new report released by the ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance.
  • Spurring Women’s Advancement in Real Estate
    Published on October 07, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Women account for only 14 percent of CEOs in the real estate sector and tend to run smaller companies, according to research published by the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative.
  • ULI Report: Bay Area at Risk of Losing Millennials Due to Housing Costs, Quality of Life Concerns
    Published on October 07, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A new report from the Urban Land Institute, Bay Area in 2015, suggests that the San Francisco metropolitan region is at risk of losing millennials in the years ahead because high housing costs are making them increasingly skeptical about their ability to eventually move into homes in neighborhoods with the high livability attributes they desire.
  • Emerging Trends: Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin Are Top U.S. Cities for 2016
    Published on October 07, 2015 in Capital Markets
    Impressive employment growth is the story behind the Dallas/Fort Worth area’s rise to the top of this year’s survey (it ranked number five last year), according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2016, copublished by PwC US and the Urban Land Institute.
  • ULI Greenprint Center Building Performance Report Shows Reductions in Energy and Carbon Emissions
    Published on October 01, 2015 in Sustainability
    Over the past year, global real estate firms have reduced energy consumption in buildings by the equivalent of almost 280,000 barrels of oil and cut carbon emissions by the equivalent of removing 25,000 cars from the road, according to a new report, Greenprint Performance Report: Volume 6, released by the ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance.
  • Condoleezza Rice, Gov. Jerry Brown Speakers at ULI Fall Meeting
    Published on August 10, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Airbnb chief executive officer and cofounder Brian Chesky, Wells Fargo chairman and president John Stumpf, and California Governor Jerry Brown headline the list of innovators and thought leaders scheduled to speak at ULI’s 2015 Fall Meeting, set for October 5–8 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • ULI Announces New Global Chairman
    Published on July 06, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Randall K. Rowe, chairman of Green Courte Partners LLC, a Chicago-based private equity real estate investment firm, has been named the new global chairman of the Urban Land Institute (ULI). As chairman, Rowe will focus on three areas: strengthening the Institute’s capacity for knowledge sharing throughout all its member-to-member networks; ensuring that ULI’s core programs have a steady source of funding; and growing the organization globally.
  • ULI Survey: Investors Cautiously Optimistic on Mainland China
    Published on June 26, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Investors are cautiously optimistic about investment and development prospects in the Chinese Mainland’s Tier 1 and leading Tier 2 cities, as well as those located in economically prosperous coastal regions, as demand for new housing and office space rises with the country’s burgeoning high-tech industry and the expansion of high-speed rail lines and subway infrastructure, according to Chinese Mainland Real Estate Markets 2015, released by the Urban Land Institute.
  • Despite Economic Setbacks, Millennials Still Aspire to American Dream
    Published on May 13, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    New research sponsored by UDR Inc. and published by ULI shows that 26 percent of gen Yers currently own homes and virtually all expect to own a home eventually.
  • America in 2015: Bridging the Access Gap for Healthier Amenities
    Published on May 07, 2015 in Planning & Design
    Many Americans face significant community design-related barriers to living a healthy life, according to ULI's new report America in 2015, with more than half saying they cannot walk to shopping and entertainment in their communities.
  • A. Alfred Taubman, 91, Has Passed
    Published on April 20, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Longtime Urban Land Institute leader A. Alfred Taubman passed away following a heart attack. He was 91. Taubman, a real estate industry icon who pioneered the development of enclosed shopping malls, had been a ULI Foundation governor since 1985. He served as a trustee from 1980 through 1992, and was a member of the ULI Advisory Services committee from 1995 to 1996.
  • ULI Report: Houston’s NRG Astrodome “Can and Should Live On”
    Published on April 02, 2015 in Planning & Design
    Houston’s iconic NRG Astrodome “can and should live on” as a multiuse park, according to a report released by ULI. The Harris County Commissioners Court, the county’s governing body, has approved the proposal and referred it to the county's Sports and Convention Corp.
  • Transforming Communities with the Resilience Dividend
    Published on March 19, 2015 in Sustainability
    This is an excerpt from ULI’s book, Visionaries in Urban Development, which profiles the first 15 years of the ULI J.C. Nichols prize, the Institute’s highest honor. The 2014 honoree is Dr. Judith Rodin.
  • Property Investors Set to Benefit as Global Capital Flows East to West in 2015
    Published on March 12, 2015 in Capital Markets
    The movement of capital from East to West is likely to remain the major influence on real estate markets in 2015, according to Global Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2015, a summary report of all three Emerging Trends in Real Estate reports reflecting global real estate investor sentiment, published jointly by PwC and the Urban Land Institute.
  • Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
    Published on March 09, 2015 in Sustainability
    Development strategies that can improve health outcomes—such as providing protected bikeways, minimizing noise pollution, and offering amenities such as community gardens—are highlighted in a new publication from the Urban Land Institute, the Building Healthy Places Toolkit: Strategies for Enhancing Health in the Built Environment.
  • ULI, MacArthur Foundation Launch Housing Portal
    Published on February 24, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The Urban Land Institute, with the support of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, has launched How Housing Matters, an interdisciplinary online portal focused on housing’s role in individual and neighborhood well-being.
  • The Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2015 Report: United States
    Published on January 15, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Texas claims three of the top markets, according to the annual survey report from ULI and PwC U.S.
  • Emerging Trends Canada: Calgary, Edmonton Are Top Markets to Watch
    Published on January 07, 2015 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Canada’s economy continues to deliver stable, modest growth, creating an ideal low-risk environment for real estate developers and investors.
  • ULI to Advise City of Norfolk on Strategies to Redevelop and Improve the Resilience of Fort Norfolk Neighborhood
    Published on January 05, 2015 in Sustainability
    A group of experts has been convened by the Urban Land Institute to make recommendations to the city of Norfolk, Virginia, on improving the resilience of the Fort Norfolk neighborhood, which is strategically important in the city’s plans for economic vitality as well as climate change preparedness.
  • Thinking Bigger about Micro Units
    Published on December 18, 2014 in Planning & Design
    New research from the Urban Land Institute suggests that micro units—typically larger than a one-car garage, but smaller than a double—have staying power as a housing type that appeals to urban dwellers in high-cost markets who are willing to trade space for improved affordability and proximity to downtown neighborhoods.
  • ULI to Offer Recommendations on Reuses for NRG Astrodome
    Published on December 12, 2014 in Development
    A group of nationally renowned land use and urban planning experts has been convened by the Urban Land Institute to make recommendations regarding the redevelopment and reuse of the NRG Astrodome to the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation.
  • ULI Survey Ranks Tokyo, Jakarta, and Osaka as Top Real Estate Investment Markets in Asia
    Published on December 08, 2014 in Capital Markets
    Japan remains a favored country for real estate activity in Asia, with Tokyo and Osaka ranked first and third, respectively, in terms of investment and development prospects for next year, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Asia Pacific 2015, a real estate forecast jointly published by the Urban Land Institute and PwC.
  • Urban Land Recognizes Winners of 40 Under 40 Competition
    Published on October 24, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Urban Land magazine has announced the winners of its first-ever 40 Under 40 competition, which recognizes the best and brightest young land use professionals from around the globe as determined by a jury of leading ULI members.
  • Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant to Support ULI’s Building Healthy Places Initiative
    Published on October 22, 2014 in Sustainability
    The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to support the Institute’s Building Healthy Places Initiative.
  • Emerging Trends 2015: Houston, Austin Voted Top Cities
    Published on October 22, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The sustained performance of the U.S. commercial real estate industry is expected to continue in 2015, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2015, copublished by PwC US and ULI.
  • Urban Land Announces 40 Under 40 for 2014
    Published on October 22, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Urban Land magazine has announced the winners of its first-ever 40 Under 40 competition, which recognizes the best and brightest young land use professionals from around the globe as determined by a jury of leading ULI members.
  • ULI Nichols Prize Awarded to Dr. Judith Rodin
    Published on October 16, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Dr. Judith Rodin, president of the Rockefeller Foundation, has been chosen as the 2014 recipient of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, the Institute’s highest honor.
  • Challenges for Retail in Low-Income Areas
    Published on September 26, 2014 in Retail/Entertainment
    A new ULI report explores factors that hamper retail development in some lower-income communities and offers solutions to overcome the dearth of shopping options for neighborhood residents.
  • Q+A with New ULI Foundation Chairman Geoffrey L. Stack
    Published on September 11, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Geoffrey L. Stack became the new chairman of the ULI Foundation on July 1, after serving for more than five years as chairman of the ULI Foundation Annual Fund. Under his leadership in that position, contributions to the Annual Fund reached a record total of nearly $1.6 million in calendar year 2013, up 77 percent from 2009. He succeeds James J. Curtis III as ULI Foundation chairman. Stack recently discussed his goals for the Foundation with Urban Land.
  • Making the Case for Wellness: 13 Developments Building for Health and Value
    Published on April 10, 2014 in Sustainability
    The economic benefits of building healthy places are outlined in a new publication from the Urban Land Institute—Building for Wellness: The Business Case.
  • Quality of Infrastructure Is Key to Real Estate Development Decisions
    Published on April 09, 2014 in Infrastructure
    The quality of infrastructure systems—including transportation, utilities, and telecommunications—is the most important factor influencing real estate investment and development decisions in cities around the world, according to a survey of public sector and private sector leaders conducted by the Urban Land Institute and EY.
  • Health and Land Use Experts Gather in Los Angeles
    Published on March 07, 2014 in Sustainability
    Health and wellness–oriented development will redefine community building for decades to come, according to panelists at ULI's recent Building Healthy Places Conference.
  • ULI Trustees Discuss Impact of Technology over the Next Decade
    Published on January 31, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Advances will compel land use professionals to “accept and adapt to change or be left out,” according to Vivek Wadhwa, a noted futurist, speaking at the ULI Midwinter Meeting.
  • Expanding the Supply of Affordable Housing
    Published on January 24, 2014 in Residential/Multifamily
    Solutions to increase the supply of affordable rental housing are explored in a new report from the ULI’s Terwilliger Center for Housing and Enterprise Community Partners Inc.
  • Former Chicago and D.C. Transportation Official Named ULI Senior Visiting Fellow
    Published on January 24, 2014 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Gabe Klein, the former transportation chief for the cities of Chicago and Washington, D.C., who is known for making cities less car-centric and more people-friendly, has been named a senior visiting fellow for ULI.
  • Terwilliger’s Influence: Rhode Island Row in Washington, D.C.
    Published on November 21, 2013 in Development
    Rhode Island Row —a 2012 winner of a Terwilliger Center’s Jack Kemp Workforce Housing Models of Excellence Award—exemplifies Ron Terwilliger’s vision of mixed-income housing, which he considers the only viable solution to address the shortage of affordable housing near transit and employment hubs.
  • ULI Releases Reports Focused on Building Healthy Places
    Published on November 15, 2013 in Sustainability
    The role land use plays in creating communities that encourage healthy living choices is explored in two new ULI publications, Intersections: Health and the Built Environment and Ten Principles for Building Healthy Places.
  • After Sandy: ULI Panel Looks at Improving Community Resiliency
    Published on October 11, 2013 in Sustainability
    A ULI report offers guidance on how to build communities in a way that helps preserve the environment, boost economic prosperity, and foster a high quality of life.
  • ULI Panel Returns to Sanya, China, a Surging Resort Area
    Published on October 07, 2013 in Development
    Sanya, China, has great potential to become a world-class city by leveraging the considerable economic strength of its resort area to better benefit the entire urban area, reinforcing it as a place fo­­cused on a high quality of life for residents as well as a high-quality experience for visitors, according to an international group of land use and urban development experts convened in August 2013 through ULI’s Advisory Services program.
  • Four Mayors Tapped for ULI Rose Fellowships
    Published on October 04, 2013 in News
    The mayors of Honolulu, Hawaii; Indianapolis, Indiana; Memphis, Tennessee; and Portland, Oregon, have been selected as the 2013–2014 fellows for the ULI Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership. The mayor of each city will lead a team of three fellows and a coordinator who together will select a local land use challenge on which they will receive technical assistance from faculty experts assembled by ULI and their peers from the other three fellowship cities.
  • ULI Greenprint Report Shows Progress in Reducing Energy and Emissions
    Published on September 09, 2013 in Sustainability
    A new report published by the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance suggests that the global real estate industry continues to make progress in improving the environmental performance of existing buildings.
  • ULI CEO Tapped for Federal City Council
    Published on August 23, 2013 in Economy, Market & Trends
    ULI's CEO Patrick L. Phillips has been selected as one of 15 new members of the Federal City Council, an organization that works to enhance the economic and social progress of Washington, D.C., as the nation’s capital. Other new council members include Ted Leonsis, founder and chief executive officer of Monumental Sports and Entertainment; Kurt Schmoke, vice president and general counsel at Howard University; and Todd Rich, D.C. office managing director for Tishman Speyer.
  • Linking the Built Environment to Better Health
    Published on August 19, 2013 in Sustainability
    The built environment is having a critical impact on the physical and emotional well-being of residents and workers, said Richard Jackson, professor and chair of environmental health sciences at the University of California at Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health, speaking to a group of land use, urban design, and community development experts in Washington, D.C.
  • Reinventing Hilton Head for a New Generation
    Published on June 25, 2013 in Resorts/Second Homes
    The 21st-century challenge facing Hilton Head, a resort town steeped in 20th-century tradition: how to reach beyond the affluent retirees drawn to its famed golf resorts to a broader market that includes baby boomers and members of generations X and Y who enjoy its pristine beaches, but who have many other recreational and cultural interests as well.
  • Charles Fraser’s Legacy to ULI
    Published on June 25, 2013 in Development
    With an inclination for hiring the young and entrusting them with much responsibility, Charles Fraser employed many budding real estate professionals who eventually became accomplished leaders in both the industry and ULI, including four who became ULI chairmen.
  • The Future of Housing Demand Is Compact, Urban, and Transit-friendly
    Published on May 15, 2013 in Spring Meeting
    Demand will continue to rise for infill residential development that is less car-dependent, while consumeers'desire could wane for isolated development in outlying suburbs, according to a new ULI report released at the ULI Spring Meeting in San Diego.
  • ULI Full Members in the News (March/April)
    Published on April 19, 2013 in Economy, Market & Trends
    ULI has received a $300,000 gift from Carolyn and Preston Butcher to endow a series of annual forums dedicated to rental housing issues. Each forum, to be named the ULI/Carolyn and Preston Butcher Forum on Multifamily Housing, will explore aspects of the rental housing industry. The first of the annual events is planned for later this year.
  • New ULI Endowment to Explore Rental Housing
    Published on April 19, 2013 in Economy, Market & Trends
    ULI has received a $300,000 gift from Carolyn and Preston Butcher to endow a series of annual forums dedicated to rental housing issues. Each forum, to be named the ULI/Carolyn and Preston Butcher Forum on Multifamily Housing, will explore aspects of the rental housing industry. The first of the annual events is planned for later this year.
  • Which Cities Are the World’s Most Innovative?
    Published on March 01, 2013 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The Wall Street Journal and Citi have announced that Medellín, Colombia, is the winner of the “City of the Year” competition, a global program developed in partnership with the Urban Land Institute to recognize the most innovative urban centers.
  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Joins the ULI Greenprint Center
    Published on February 11, 2013 in Sustainability
    The ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance announced the addition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. as a new member.
  • How to Make Suburbs Work Like Cities
    Published on February 07, 2013 in Infrastructure
    Successful strategies for creatively using and adapting infrastructure to support more dense development in America’s suburbs are highlighted in Shifting Suburbs: Reinventing Infrastructure for Compact Development, a new ULI report.
  • Amid Uncertainty, Real Estate Is Recovering
    Published on December 19, 2012 in Development
    San Francisco displaces Washington, D.C., as the top-ranked city in the Emerging Trends report issued by ULI and PwC. And 2013 is looking to be a better year throughout the country.
  • Real Estate Industry Needs Better Preparation for CEO Succession
    Published on October 25, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Plans for chief executive officer succession at most real estate firms in the United States are inadequate and could jeopardize a smooth transition of leadership, says a new report conducted for ULI by global search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds Associates.
  • Rove, Gibbs Face Off on Upcoming Election
    Published on October 22, 2012 in Fall Meeting
    Strategists from both sides of the aisle say whichever candidate wins presidency will face a divided Congress. Compromise is needed on issues such as the upcoming fiscal cliff.
  • Retail Brands Have Value in Developing Countries
    Published on October 19, 2012 in Fall Meeting
    Cities in developing countries are drawing on the power of widely recognized retail brands – particularly big box retailers such as Target and Walmart.
  • ULI Report Shows America’s Seniors Looking for Something Different in Housing
    Published on October 18, 2012 in Fall Meeting
    Often overlooked as developers and planners study the market demands of a youthful Generation Y is the fact that the fastest-growing age group in the U.S. in the population age 65 and older
  • Landscape Architect Peter Walker Awarded the 2012 ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development
    Published on October 10, 2012 in Public Spaces
    Landscape architect Peter Walker, founder of PWP Landscape Architecture in Berkeley, California, has been chosen as the 2012 recipient of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development, the Institute’s highest honor.
  • James J. Curtis III Assumes Chairmanship of ULI Foundation
    Published on August 20, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    ULI trustee James J. Curtis III, cofounder and managing partner of the Bristol Group Inc., a San Francisco–based real estate investment firm, is the new chairman of the ULI Foundation.
  • Real Estate Industry Needs Better Preparation for CEO Succession
    Published on August 01, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Plans for CEO succession at most real estate firms in the U.S. are inadequate and could jeopardize a smooth transition of leadership, says a new report by ULI and global search and assessment firm Russell Reynolds.
  • Economists Finally See Positive Movement in Housing
    Published on July 11, 2012 in Residential/Multifamily
    The housing industry will continue to improve gradually over the next year, following three years of stagnation, with the recovery fueled primarily by strong activity in individual markets scattered across the country.
  • Is a Repeat of the Recent Crisis on the Way for Commercial Real Estate?
    Published on June 22, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    A commercial real estate crisis in the U.S. is looming over the next two to three years, as at least $1.5 trillion in commercial mortgage debt issued over the past decade becomes due, said industry practitioners speaking at the National Association of Real Estate Editors conference in Denver.
  • Richard Florida Named ULI Senior Visiting Fellow
    Published on June 01, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Urban theorist Richard Florida, author of numerous books on 21st century urban evolution, including The Rise of the Creative Class, Who’s Your City, and The Great Reset, has been named a ULI senior visiting fellow
  • ULI Foundation Chair James D. Klingbeil Honored
    Published on June 01, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The Spring Meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, was the last major ULI event with James D. Klingbeil as chairman of the ULI Foundation. Klingbeil’s term, which began in July 2006, concludes in July.
  • ULI Survey Gauges Development and Investment Prospects for China Cities
    Published on May 18, 2012 in Capital Markets
    The five top-rated cities for investment prospects are Chengdu, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Shenzhen, according to Mainland China Real Estate Markets 2012: ULI Analysis of City Investment Prospects, the second annual report on China cities released May 18 by ULI Asia.
  • Sustainable Urban Development More Important Than Ever
    Published on May 17, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    In a keynote address at the ULI Spring Meeting, scholar Paul Wolfowitz explained how two worldwide trends—urbanization and democratization—are elevating the importance of sustainable urban development.
  • Government Has Two Choices: End the Ongoing Partisan Deadlock–or Face Economic Crisis
    Published on May 09, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Erskine Bowles, former co-chair of the presidential fiscal commission, tells ULI leaders: “If we make tough choices and get our fiscal house in order, America can compete with the best and brightest in the world. But I’m equally confident that if we don’t, this country is on its way to being a second-rate power.”
  • Infrastructure 2012 Highlights Innovation
    Published on May 09, 2012 in Infrastructure
    Constrained public budgets and a growing recognition at the local level of the importance of infrastructure— combined with lack of action at the federal level—are causing states, regions and cities across the U.S. to seek innovative infrastructure approaches and solutions. Infrastructure 2012: Spotlight on Leadership, released by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) and Ernst & Young LLP, looks at an overall decline in infrastructure funding globally, and it focuses on funding solutions underway in the U.S., citing six case studies.
  • Guiding Those Who Teach the Guide Dogs
    Published on May 03, 2012 in Planning & Design
    Members of the Young Leaders Group of ULI Orange County/Inland Empire put their skills to work helping those who help the disabled. They offered advice to Guide Dogs of the Desert, a Riverside County, California, nonprofit that pairs service dogs with people who are blind, with a plan for expanding its live-in training campus.
  • Shared Usage, Rather than Ownership, is the Way of the Future, Says Tech Pioneer Steve Case
    Published on March 16, 2012 in Economy, Market & Trends
    AOL founder delivers keynote address at National Building Museum gala honoring ULI.
  • More Than 75 Public Officials Participate in ULI Day, Marking 75th Anniversary
    Published on March 16, 2012 in ULI Day, December 14, 2011
    ULI celebrated 75 years of leadership in community building in December with a series of events in communities throughout the United States. More than 35 proclamations were issued declaring December 14 "ULI Day."
  • ULI Joins Forces with Greenprint Foundation to Create ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance
    Published on March 16, 2012 in Sustainability
    With the transfer of the activities and assets of the Greenprint Foundation into the newly formed ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance, ULI is continuing the operation of this unique industry-to-industry environmental initiative.
  • Emerging Trends Worldwide
    Published on March 01, 2012 in Capital Markets
    Annual Emerging Trends surveys of industry sentiment reveal a world transfixed by Europe’s debt drama.
  • Snapshot: Top Five European Markets
    Published on March 01, 2012 in Capital Markets
    This year, Emerging Trends Europe predicts, investors will continue to eschew a strategic focus on whole countries, cities, or sectors in favor of asset-led, deal-by-deal approaches. "[N]owhere can be considered a ‘must buy’ today," the report says.
  • Snapshot: Top Five Asia/Pacific Markets
    Published on March 01, 2012 in Capital Markets
    Number one? Topper returns for the second year running.
  • Snapshot: Top Five United States Markets
    Published on March 01, 2012 in Capital Markets
    Thirty-three years of Emerging Trends surveys have consistently found this number one city to survive well in tough times.
  • Snapshot: Top Five Canadian Markets
    Published on March 01, 2012 in Capital Markets
    If not for what’s happening elsewhere in the world, Canada would be on fire.
  • National Building Museum Chooses ULI for 2012 Honor Award
    Published on February 14, 2012 in Sustainability
    The National Building Museum has selected ULI as the recipient of its 2012 Honor Award, recognizing the institute’s 75 years of leadership in urban planning, land use, and development.
  • Multifamily Financing for Single-Family Rentals: A Pressing Need
    Published on November 17, 2011 in Fall Meeting
    With mortgage foreclosures increasing and the number of renters on the rise, “it is critically important” that a financing tool be developed to help expedite private acquisition of foreclosed single-family properties so they can be placed back into the market as rentals, according to lending industry representatives speaking on a multifamily finance panel at ULI’s 2011 Fall Meeting.
  • What’s Ahead for Retail: New Mixes That Entice Consumers to Leave Home to Shop
    Published on November 07, 2011 in Fall Meeting
    According to retail experts speaking at ULI’s Fall Meeting in Los Angeles, the recession and prolonged economic stagnation are changing the retail landscape, resulting in creative new uses for empty space. Read more to learn how alternative uses such as medical buildings, libraries, and entertainment and education centers are being mixed in with shopping to get consumers to leave home to shop.
  • Milken: Invest in Human Capital
    Published on November 07, 2011 in Capital Markets
    To stay competitive in the global economy, the United States needs to focus on attracting and retaining a talented workforce by investing much more heavily in human capital, said Milken Foundation chairman Michael Milken during a keynote address at ULI’s 2011 Fall Meeting. Read what else he said about the importance of shifting national priorities—especially in light of other nations’ priorities.
  • A Return to Simplicity and the Implications for Real Estate
    Published on November 07, 2011 in Fall Meeting
    At a session that discussed changes in consumer behavior at ULI’s 2011 Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo, it was noted that the prolonged economic downturn has caused many consumers to shift—either voluntarily or out of necessity—to a simpler lifestyle that places a premium on quality time with family and friends. Read more to learn about the implications of this trend for the real estate industry.
  • 2001 Q&A with Daniel Patrick Moynihan
    Published on October 12, 2011 in Planning & Design
    Ten years ago, U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan (1927–2003) was named laureate of the ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development. In recognition of the anniversary of 9/11, Urban Land publishes this edited version of an interview with Moynihan from that year’s Fall Meeting in Boston. Read his message of hope, determination, and commitment to vibrant urban environments.
  • Marilee Utter to Lead ULI’s Global District Council Program
    Published on October 12, 2011 in Development
    Marilee Utter, a longtime ULI trustee, has been named executive vice president of the institute’s district council program, which serves members in the United States, Europe, and Asia. She will be responsible for the overall management, leadership, and delivery of the conceptual and programmatic functions offered by the district councils. Read about the strengths she brings to the job.
  • An Unconventional Thinker
    Published on July 07, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Longtime ULI trustee and former ULI Foundation chairman Peter S. Rummell is the new chairman of the Urban Land Institute, serving a two-year term that began July 1. Read how he plans to encourage a strategic approach to outreach that includes a greater emphasis on relevance to the next generation of land use practitioners, and on showcasing innovative, game-changing work.
  • Renting: Living the American Dream
    Published on June 08, 2011 in Spring Meeting
    The U.S. residential rental sector is starting to experience a surge in demand from three consumer groups: people who lost their homes to foreclosure during the housing market collapse; would-be owners who soured on homeownership due to the collapse and are choosing to continue renting; and entry-level “generation Y” workers entering the housing market. Read what this means for landlords in 2011.
  • Lifestyle, Marketing, Healthcare and Workforce Implications of the Age Wave
    Published on May 24, 2011 in Spring Meeting
    Four demographic- and age-related factors are converging that will heavily influence the development of urban areas going forward. So says Dr. Ken Dychtwald, chief executive officer of Age Wave and a keynote speaker at ULI’s recent Real Estate Summit at the Spring Council Forum. Read what Dychtwald has to say about the age wave and anticipating the changes needs for boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y.
  • The Future of Real Estate in Light of Our Past
    Published on May 24, 2011 in Spring Meeting
    Moderated by ULI Chairman Jeremy Newsum, panelists at ULI’s Spring Council Forum concurred that the pendulum has now swung to a point in which real estate and land use is viewed far more as a long-term business, yielding long-term gains for those who are patient and have realistic expectations. Read what panelists feel about balancing the interests of investors and owners against those of tenants occupying buildings.
  • Q&A with Patricia Healy
    Published on May 13, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Over the past decade, ULI’s district council program has experienced dramatic growth, greatly expanding the institute’s ability to positively influence land use decision making in local markets around the globe. Read about the impact of a new operating foundation intended to better position each district council for assisting in the long-term sustainability of its community.
  • Hines Winners Propose Redevelopment Plan for Seattle Neighborhood
    Published on May 13, 2011 in Planning & Design
    A team of students representing the University of Michigan has won the $50,000 top prize in the 2011 ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition with a redevelopment plan for a Seattle neighborhood that emphasizes sustainability through neighborhood diversity, affordability, walkability, and environmental conservation. Read about this teams approach that resulted in their win of this prestigious prize.
  • ULI Names MGPA’s Simon Treacy Incoming Chairman of South Asia
    Published on May 13, 2011 in Development
    As the new chairman for ULI South Asia, Simon Treacy will guide ULI's program of work in the region, including various real estate trends conferences and topical forums, strengthening of ULI's brand, outreach to new partners, land use– and real estate–related research relevant to Asia, and ULI advisory services panels providing assistance to Asian markets. Read about the strengths he brings to this job.
  • First-Tier Suburbs Are Magnets for Urban Growth
    Published on May 13, 2011 in Planning & Design
    The appeal of close-in neighborhoods is rising due to their proximity to major employment centers and to transit options—unlike far-flung exurbs, many of which are experiencing a high volume of foreclosures resulting from the recession. Read about ULI CEO Patrick Phillips’s keynote presentation on the subject at the “Sustainable Suburbs: Re-Imagining the Inner Ring” event.
  • ULI Report Examines Principles/Solutions for Resilient Cities
    Published on May 13, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The ULI report "Resilient Cities: Surviving in a New World" looks at the principles of resilient cities, as well as issues and solutions related to building resilience in European cities. According to the report, resilience should be a main goal because international institutions and the private sector are attracted to cities that are better prepared to handle uncertain times. Read the ten principles for resilient cities.
  • The Ability to Reinvent Is a Must, Not an Option, Says ULI Report
    Published on May 13, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Positioning a city as progressive and innovative in the post-recession economy is requiring public officials to think and act like entrepreneurs in order to maximize the economic development potential of anchor institutions. Read about the recommendations offered in the new ULI publication "Building on Innovation: The Significance of Anchor Institutions in a New Era of City Building."
  • ULI Report Suggests that Chester Embrace Change
    Published on May 13, 2011 in
    An international panel of real estate and land use experts convened by ULI advised the city of Chester, England, on how best to revive its aging retail district and leverage those efforts to create further revitalization programs. The city is trying to be “too many things to too many people,” panel members said. Read what areas the panel suggested Chester should focus on.
  • Peter S. Rummell Chosen as Incoming Chairman of ULI
    Published on April 12, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Peter S. Rummell, principal of the Rummell Company in Jacksonville, Florida, has been selected as the incoming chairman of ULI. Rummell, a longtime ULI trustee and former chairman of the ULI Foundation, will serve on a voluntary basis for a two-year term that begins this July 1 and ends June 30, 2013. Read about Rummell's background and his thoughts for the future and ULI.
  • ULI Full Members in the News
    Published on March 30, 2011 in Development
    Read about career developments of ULI members John Gleeson, Drew Brown, Marc Mogull, and Linda A. Striefsky.
  • Community Building and Affordable Workforce Housing in Post-Recession Economy
    Published on March 25, 2011 in Industry Sectors
    Affordable workforce housing will play a key role in the post-recession economy, said ULI chief executive officer Patrick Phillips at a workforce housing forum hosted earlier this month in Orlando by the ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing. Read what he and other industry leaders said about the demographic and population shifts that will drive the development of such housing going forward.
  • Workforce Housing, the Gen Yers and Changing Needs of Seniors
    Published on March 23, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    According to John McIlwain, ULI senior resident fellow for housing, at a recent forum hosted by the ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing, development of such housing in the post-recession economy will be influenced by two population groups at opposite ends of the age spectrum: Gen Y and senior citizens. Read what participants said about the obstacles that are poised to affect these two large demographic groups’ housing choices.
  • Financing—Easing Up?
    Published on March 15, 2011 in Development
    During a session on financing, panelists concurred that capital may be easing for development—specifically multifamily rental—that includes housing for moderate-income workers. Read what Manny Menendez, vice president of multifamily lender strategy and relationships for Fannie Mae, as well as other panelists, had to say at the recent ULI Terwilliger Center Workforce Housing Forum in Orlando.
  • ULI Terwilliger Center: Housing and the 112th Congress
    Published on March 11, 2011 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The pressure to reduce the federal deficit through spending cuts, uncertainty regarding federal housing finance systems, and dire fiscal straits faced by state and local governments could result in higher housing costs overall for home owners and renters. Watch a video of J. Ronald Terwilliger and read what the experts predicted at a workforce housing forum recently hosted by the ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing.
  • Workforce Housing: “An Economic Necessity, Not a Social Issue”
    Published on March 09, 2011 in Industry Sectors
    The most effective way to garner support for workforce housing development in the still-shaky economic environment is to position this type of housing as an important component of community viability and long-term sustainability, according to housing experts assembled by the ULI Terwilliger Center for Workforce Housing. Read about an examination of the challenges and opportunities in financing and developing workforce house.
  • Top 10 States for LEED-certified Commercial and Institutional Green Buildings
    Published on March 02, 2011 in Sustainability
    The U.S. Green Building Council today released its 2010 list of top 10 states for LEED-certified commercial and institutional green buildings per capita, based on the U.S. 2010 Census information. The District of Columbia leads the nation, with 25 square feet of LEED-certified space per person in 2010, with Nevada being the leading state, with 10.92 square feet per person in 2010.
  • Get Ready for “Super Gridlock” Following Mid-Term Congressional Elections, Sabato Tells ULI
    Published on October 20, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Election predictions: not just gridlock, but super gridlock, resulting from 1) what is likely to be a Republican-controlled House of Representatives; 2) a Senate with such a slim majority of either party that it is effectively controlled by neither, and 3) a Democrat president likely to be faced with vetoing legislation that attempts to undo existing Administration initiatives. Read the other predictions of Larry Sabato, director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.
  • “There Were Many Keys to This Bomb and We Held One”: ULI Chairman Jeremy Newsum on Real Estate’s Missteps, Opportunities for Future
    Published on October 20, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The real estate industry must accept its “proper share of the blame” in the series of missteps leading to the global economic recession and the housing and commercial property decline, according to ULI chairman Jeremy Newsum. “There were many keys to this bomb and we held one,” he said at ULI’s 2010 Fall Meeting. Read what Newsum said are the role of real estate in the downturn, and the repositioning necessary for companies to survive the remainder of the fallout and be poised for growth.
  • New Melting Pot and Sunbelt States Reflect Trends in Immigration, Domestic Migration That Will Change Urban Growth
    Published on October 19, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Two of the major demographic groups reshaping how America is growing are immigrants, who are radically changing the ethnic composition of the United States, and baby boomers, who are delaying retirement and staying active as they age. The result: new “Melting Pot” and “Sunbelt” states that will reap the economic benefits. So says William H. Frey, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. Read how the patterns of immigration and migration have changed since the last census.
  • Continued Federal Assistance Necessary to Jumpstart The Economy: D’andrea Tyson Tells ULI Members
    Published on October 19, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    D’Andrea Tyson, a member of President Obama’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, discussed efforts to boost the recovery’s slow pace during ULI’s 2010 Fall Meeting in Washington. According to D’Andrea Tyson, given the severity of the recession and the resulting excess capacity in most businesses, slow job growth can be expected for some time. Read about the three areas she outlined as areas of focus for the board to move toward recovery and stability.
  • Hot New Trends in Hospitality: Moving from Summer to Sizzle
    Published on October 17, 2010 in Planning & Design
    As the hospitality industry starts to recover from the low point it reached over the past couple of years, some trends have emerged that show changes in consumer preferences -- particularly at the ultra-luxury level -- that will likely dominate the industry for years to come. Read about the trends in hospitality planning and design as laid out by experts from Solage Hotels & Resorts; The West Paces Hotel Group; and, Marriott International, Inc.
  • What Housing Crash? The American Dream is Alive and Well with Gen Y
    Published on October 14, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    At nearly 78 million, Gen Y, aged 15- to 32-years old, is now the largest generation in the U.S. Early findings from an upcoming survey being published by the Urban Land Institute suggest that the echo boomer generation, or Gen Y, holds a high view of the American Dream –- despite the housing market collapse -- with the majority of respondents expecting to own homes within five years.
  • Federal Housing Policy– Need to Strike a Balance Between Homeownership and Renting: ULI Panelists
    Published on October 14, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    Panelists J. Ronald Terwilliger, Henry Cisneros, Steve Preston, and Bart Harvey shared their thoughts on how federal housing policy might be reshaped to strike a better balance between homeownership and renting following the recession during a panel moderated by Thomas S. Bozzuto, Sr. All the participants are members of the ULI Terwilliger Center Advisory Board.
  • The Global Market: End of the “Old Abnormal”
    Published on October 12, 2010 in Economy, Market & Trends
    The real estate market faces an uncertain recovery, said ULI Chairman Jeremy Newsum in a recent video interview, because it follows the world economy, which itself remains fragile. Newsum added that he sees an end to the “old abnormal” behaviors which made real estate the puppet of finance. Find out which countries he sees as bright spots in the global economy, and how smart firms should be adapting themselves to changing market needs.
  • Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times: ULI Senior Resident Fellows Look Ahead
    Published on October 12, 2010 in Development
    In the midst of economic uncertainty, there are still some elements of certainty – such as demographic shifts, financial industry restructuring, global competitiveness, and sustainable building – that will guide real estate investment and reshape urban growth trends in the years ahead, according to a new report from ULI’s senior resident fellows. Read what they say is coming and how to capitalize on it.
  • Harvard Wins 2010 MIT Boston Open
    Published on June 01, 2010 in Planning & Design
    The Harvard Graduate School of Design won the 2010 MIT Boston Open, a real estate competition hosted by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Real Estate Alumni Association and held this year at the Prudential Center during the ULI Real Estate Summit at the Spring Council Forum in the city. The competition, a case-based competition open to all U.S. real estate graduate programs, sought redevelopment schemes for a historic and challenging site in Boston. Finalists were invited to the city to compete and pitch their highest and best-use argument to a live audience and judging panel. Taking second place in the competition was the New York University Schack Institute of Real Estate, and the University of California at Berkeley Haas School of Business placed third. The teams were judged by industry practitioners Phil Bakalchuk of Water Street Investments, Jeff Cushman of Cushman & Wakefield, Kathleen MacNeil of Millennium Partners, and Eric Nelson of the Bulfinch Companies.
  • Consensus at ULI’s Real Estate Summit at the Spring Council Forum: Industry Poised for Gradual Recovery
    Published on May 01, 2010 in Development
    The prevailing mood at ULI’s recent Real Estate Summit at the Spring Council Forum in Boston ranged from cautiously optimistic to outright optimistic. The overriding message was that despite some persistently weak spots, the economy in general and the real estate industry in particular have weathered the worst of the recession and are poised for a gradual recovery. The event, open for the first time to all ULI members, drew more than 3,100 people and featured keynote presentations by Gus Faucher, economist with Moody’s Economy.com; Sam Zell, chairman of Equity Group Investments; and Peter Linneman, professor of real estate, finance, and public policy at the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Inaugural Larson Leadership Summit Held at ULI’s Spring Council Forum
    Published on May 01, 2010 in Development
    The inaugural Robert C. Larson Leadership Summit was held as part of the ULI 2010 Real Estate Summit at the Spring Council Forum in Boston. In accordance with Larson’s vision of infusing leadership DNA in ULI members, the Leadership Summit was designed to bring together 50 full members to focus on how enhanced personal and organizational leadership skills can benefit their businesses, their communities, and the industry. The invitation-only event included a diverse group of public, nonprofit, and private sector executives who have demonstrated leadership capacity, and provided them with an opportunity to share experiences and best practices. The session, hosted by longtime ULI member John Griffin and held at the offices of his firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge, was opened by ULI Chairman Jeremy Newsum, who welcomed those attending, outlined the program for the morning, and introduced Eric Larson, Bob’s son and president/CEO of the Larson Realty Group. Eric spoke passionately about Bob’s desire to “create a leadership legacy in the responsible use of land” at ULI and announced the kickoff of the Larson Leadership Initiative Fund to provide resources for the ULI Robert C. Larson Leadership Initiative.
  • Campus Martius Park Wins First ULI Amanda Burden Urban Open Space Award
    Published on May 01, 2010 in Planning & Design
    In a city more often characterized by hardship than success, Campus Martius Park in Detroit has received national recognition as the first winner of the ULI Amanda Burden Urban Open Space Award, which recognizes an outstanding example of a public open space that has catalyzed the transformation of the surrounding community.
  • Team from Two North Carolina Universities Wins ULI Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Award
    Published on May 01, 2010 in Planning & Design
    A team of students representing North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) won the $50,000 top prize in the 2010 Urban Land Institute Gerald D. Hines Student Urban Design Competition with a redevelopment plan for a San Diego neighborhood that emphasizes neighborhood diversity, affordability to families of mixed incomes, and walkability. Nearly 660 students making up 132 teams from 48 universities in the United States and Canada were among those in the 2010 competition who were challenged to create a design and development proposal for a 73.5-acre (29.7-ha) site in East Village in downtown San Diego. East Village, one of eight neighborhoods in the city’s downtown area, spans a total of 1,450 acres (587 ha) bounded by Interstate 5 and the San Diego Bay. The teams had to develop a transformative vision for East Village, incorporating the highest and best sustainable use, new economic development activities, and evidence of market support for their development activities—all fused with financial justification for their design decisions.