June 13, 2025 (Urban Land Institute (via LinkedIn)) –
Urban Land Institute (ULI) posted 9 LinkedIn updates from June 6 to June 13, 2025. The organization's posts covered a range of topics including homelessness solutions, professional development opportunities, global business district research, disaster recovery, and student competitions. Let's explore the key areas of focus for ULI during this period.
Addressing Homelessness and Housing Issues
ULI emphasized the importance of addressing homelessness through affordable housing solutions. The organization shared insights from Joy Horak-Brown, highlighting that homelessness is fundamentally a housing issue. ULI stressed the need for decent, affordable housing paired with effective support systems as essential components of long-term solutions. They encouraged engagement with their "10 Principles for Addressing Homelessness: A Guide for Real Estate & Finance" initiative, inviting interested parties to email housing@uli.org for more information.
Homelessness solutions through affordable housing
Professional Development and Education
ULI showcased its commitment to professional development in the real estate sector through various educational offerings. The organization promoted its Pro Forma Fundamentals Certificate, designed to enhance financial modeling skills for commercial real estate professionals. Additionally, ULI highlighted its Foundations of Real Estate Certificate, a flexible, on-demand program aimed at helping individuals break into the commercial real estate industry with confidence.
The institute also encouraged professionals to explore ULI membership benefits, suggesting that membership could support individual career goals in the real estate industry.
Pro Forma Fundamentals Certificate promotion
Foundations of Real Estate Certificate
ULI membership benefits exploration
Global Business District Research
ULI announced a collaboration with EY to conduct research on the world's top Global Business Districts. The organization invited real estate and urban development professionals to participate in a survey, which will contribute to the 2025 report benchmarking 30 leading business districts globally. ULI emphasized the importance of industry input and offered incentives for participation, including early access to the insights before publication.
Global Business Districts survey announcement
Disaster Recovery and Resilience
In response to the devastating fires in Los Angeles earlier in the year, ULI shared insights on rebuilding strategies. The final installment of their Project Recovery series explored expert-backed approaches to rebuild smarter and faster, including undergrounding power lines and reimagining wildfire resilience. This initiative demonstrates ULI's commitment to addressing critical urban challenges and promoting resilient community development.
Los Angeles fire recovery strategies
Events and Networking
ULI announced the opening of registration for its 2025 Fall Meeting in San Francisco, scheduled for November 4-6. The event promises to bring together over 5,000 real estate leaders and will feature exclusive development tours, insightful sessions, and expert speakers. This flagship event underscores ULI's role in fostering industry connections and knowledge sharing.
Additionally, ULI New York, in collaboration with the Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate and KPF, announced an upcoming event titled "Doing Well By Doing Good: The Business Case for Adaptive Reuse." The event will present new research on adaptive reuse strategies, highlighting the intersection of sustainability, urban development, and business opportunities.
2025 Fall Meeting registration announcement
Adaptive Reuse event in New York
Youth Engagement and Education
ULI celebrated the winners of the UrbanPlan Americas Student Competition, showcasing its commitment to inspiring the next generation of land use and real estate leaders. High school students from the U.S. and Canada participated in a hands-on learning experience, tackling real-world redevelopment challenges. The competition emphasized balancing financial goals, community needs, and environmental priorities, reflecting ULI's holistic approach to urban development.
UrbanPlan Americas Student Competition results
Throughout these posts, Urban Land Institute demonstrates its multifaceted approach to urban development and real estate, addressing critical issues such as homelessness and disaster recovery while fostering professional growth, research, and youth engagement in the field. ULI's activities reflect its commitment to shaping the future of cities and communities through education, research, and collaborative problem-solving.
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