We hope everyone is looking forward to warm weather activities as summer has begun at ULI HQ in Washington, D.C.
In case you missed it, we wanted to share the articles that resonated with the most readers in the first half of 2025.
Rebuilding in the Aftermath of L.A.’s Unprecedented Urban Fires, Amid an Already Pressing Housing Crisis
On January 7, 2025, when sparks began igniting the communities of Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Pasadena, Altadena, Hollywood, and others, the city of Los Angeles had been struggling to produce 486,379 new housing units by 2029, a number mandated by California’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) to address the shortfall. Read More
More than a century ago, the Baltimore waterfront was a working harbor. After a massive 1970s redevelopment that turned the area into the centerpiece of Baltimore’s tourism industry, the American Institute of Architects called it “one of the supreme achievements of large-scale urban design and development in U.S. history.” Yet it became insolvent in 2019. Key lessons learned here can prevent this cycle from repeating as we envision what the next 100 years might hold for the center of Charm City. Read More
February Economist Snapshot: 2025 Outlook for Construction Costs
Construction cost inflation continued to moderate in 2024. According to the global construction consulting firm Rider Levett Bucknall, cost inflation for North America increased 1.11 percent in the fourth quarter and rose 4.69 percent on a year-over-year basis. However, the federal push for higher tariffs is reigniting concerns around higher costs ahead for real estate developers. Read More
Creative Solutions for the “Forgotten Middle” in Senior Housing
Demand is surging for senior housing as America’s population ages, but supply continues to lag. That gap is one reason investors in ULI’s 2025 Emerging Trends report rated the sector second highest for the best risk-adjusted returns over the next three years. Read More
New Stadium, Entertainment District Are Last Puzzle Pieces for Downtown Oklahoma City
A major investment in the long-term future of professional soccer is set to dramatically transform the last major land parcel in downtown Oklahoma City. Thanks to a successful public/private partnership, America’s 20th-largest city is seeing a continued resurgence in its downtown. Read More
Wishing a happy Fourth of July and a happy fiscal new year to all who celebrate.
