Southeast (U.S.)

Surge: Coastal Resilience and Real Estate, a ULI research report, documents the challenges associated with coastal hazards such as sea level rise, coastal storms, flooding, erosion, and subsidence, and provides best practices for real estate and land use professionals, as well as public officials, to address them.

A one-two punch is hitting condo owners and associations in Florida, forcing some to sell to cash buyers at massive discounts or risk foreclosure. The setback could have national implications.

Development continues despite concerns about impacts on costs

At the ULI Carolinas meeting held in February, the annual closing session Crane Watch highlighted six projects nearing completion that are poised to have a significant impact on each market. From a school of medicine innovation district to transit-oriented development to affordable housing and services for those with disabilities, these projects were recognized for their dynamic placemaking and innovative design.

A general session at the ULI Carolinas Meeting, moderated by Risa Wilkerson of Healthy Places by Design, showcased how the convergence of the built environment, health and equity forms a complex web that impacts every facet of human life. Dr. Malo Andrew Hutson, a distinguished academic at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture, provided a deep dive into how residential segregation and the built environment contribute to health disparities.