Elizabeth “Libby” Seifel was tapped to be the program committee cochair for the ULI 2015 Fall Meeting. She brings her extensive knowledge of Bay Area real estate, contacts within the industry, and passion for creating an inclusive program that reflects the diversity within ULI and within the communities where members work.

ULI Toronto’s very first Technical Assistance Panel played a major role in crafting a new vision for Weston Village, a Toronto neighborhood that has been seeking greater private investment. A new Metrolinx station and expanded high-speed rail is just one factor that is turning Weston’s fortunes around for the better.

Robert E. Simon Jr., real estate icon and founding developer of the pioneering planned community of Reston, Virginia, passed away on September 21 at his home in Reston. He was 101.

ULI members who are experts in resiliency planning have developed three tools to help land use professionals plan and build more resilient communities particular as the risks of extreme weather increase.

ULI Germany held its annual Urban Leader Summit in July in Frankfurt. One of the main topics discussed was the strength of midsized cities like Wolsburg, Lyon, and Birmingham in terms of investment and development opportunities. These cities are among those praised for their good schools and high quality of life.

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is enjoying a new-found prosperity, fueled by upwardly-mobile professionals who moved to the city to be part of the storm’s recovery efforts. Still, the recovery is unevenly felt among the city’s various demographic groups and distinct neighborhoods. Some are thriving, while others are rebuilding slowly or languishing altogether.

An expanded speaker series, a social media photo competition, and the ULI Developer Showcase are just some of the new content and experiences members can expect at the 2015 ULI Fall Meeting in October at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

ULI Trustee Colleen Carey aims to build a health-focused community in Lyndale Gardens in Richfield, a growing suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her firm has ambitious plans to build public-facing infrastructure to serve all Richfield residents, not merely the development’s future tenants. These amenities include an amphitheater, walking trails, public plazas and a children’s splash pad, as well as farmers market and community meeting space.

ULI members around the world contributed their expertise and insight on real estate development and investment trends to a new report on how cities should pursue densify to satisfy current and future demand.

The Centers for Leadership at ULI’s district councils offers opportunities to network, learn, and give back to one’s community, all in a one program.