Philanthropic Impact
ULI’s work to promote sustainable, resilient communities was cited in Professional Societies and Climate Change, a new report from the Kresge Foundation that analyzes the extent to which research and education organizations are including environmental concerns in efforts to advance their missions.
President Donald J. Trump’s new economic policies signal further job growth and expansion for an already strong economy, but uncertainty remains high as his approach to trade, immigration, and industry deregulation unfolds over the next several months, according to ULI member and leading real estate economist Kenneth Rosen.
Dr. Cheong Koon Hean, chief executive of Singapore’s Housing & Development Board (HDB), was presented with the J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development at a January 18 ceremony at the Fullerton Hotel in Singapore.
A new ULI podcast series highlights the personal leadership journeys of leaders in land use, real estate, and public policy.
In 2015, a pan-European group of ULI members decided that the real estate and land use industry—and ULI in particular—had a role to play in sharing best practices and innovative solutions for decision makers on the front lines of this crisis.
“Advisory Services Spotlight” is a regular ULI Connect feature that provides a quick overview of a recent ULI Advisory Services panel, the land use challenge addressed by panelists, and recommendations made to the sponsor city or institution. This month, we feature a panel for the University of Denver held in June 2016.
Terence Seah, head of Benoy’s Singapore studio, explains how personal transport devices can transform mobility in the city-state.
Urban designer Nicholas Stevenson has won ULI Australia’s second annual Urban Innovation Ideas Competition, focused this year on an undeveloped, transitional area between two established precincts in Brisbane.
ULI Toronto Derek Goring has risen through the leadership ranks at ULI Toronto.
Led by Chairman Trish Healy, the ULI Americas Executive Committee has been listening and surveying Americas-based members to gain a clearer understanding of their priorities.