In 2022, Philadelphia-based development firm Post Brothers bought two office buildings on Connecticut Avenue in Washington, D.C., with plans to convert them into approximately 530 residential units. Despite the site’s proximity to Dupont Circle and a coveted residential area, assembling a viable capital stack proved more challenging than anticipated. Ultimately, a $465 million Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy loan from Nuveen Green Capital in December of 2025—billed as the largest ever originated under the program—made the conversion possible.

National Harbor, Maryland, would become the second U.S. location and the first to utilize a smaller-scale venue design model; the project would receive approximately $200 million in state, local, and private incentives.

Navigating the 2026 Build: Why developers are gaining leverage with contractors even as copper prices and skilled labor scarcity remain structural hurdles

In Part 1 of a three-part interview, the architect behind Shanghai’s Xintiandi reflects on his unconventional path and how preserving historic shikumen reshaped urban redevelopment in China.

In Part 3 of a three-part interview, the veteran architect reflects on construction, creativity, and why experiencing great cities matters more than relying on technology.

A veteran planning leader reflects on partnership, mentorship, and the practical work of shaping resilient cities across the country.

Newly constructed libraries serve as “third spaces” and offer connectivity and multimedia in addition to community resources.

As demand has surged, regulators target traditional facilities, with new models emerging to make storage nearly invisible

In November 2024, ULI’s Advisory Services program partnered with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Buffalo Branch, the Buffalo Urban League, and local civic leaders to support the revitalization of Buffalo’s historic Jefferson Avenue Corridor.

Now a partner at Lexicon Strategies, Benjamin has spent over two decades at the intersection of land-use policy, infrastructure, large-scale redevelopment, and affordable housing. Her leadership experience includes serving as CEO of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, chairing ULI Atlanta, and working within the mayor’s office.

ULI Europe publishes new guide on asset-level collaboration to accelerate decarbonization of occupied buildings

How Hong Kong leverages transit and housing to create a master class in healthy, equitable urban density.

U.S. House and Senate housing bills now moving toward reconciliation would reshape federal policies that affect housing supply, finance, zoning incentives, and development feasibility across markets.

McCoy, a pioneering investment banker and widely respected real estate counselor, died on January 25, 2026, at age 88.

Juanita Hardy’s role as a champion of art and culture traces back three decades to her days as an IBM executive. Four years ago, she was recognized as an art advocate and collector by The Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C. Her business acumen and penchant for real estate development led her to the Urban Land Institute a decade ago. As vice chair of its Placemaking Council, she advocates for best practices that aid in creating inclusive, sustainable communities.