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Mon, May 15

May 15
Mission Priority

2023 Resilience Summit

The 4th annual Resilience Summit will be held on May 15, 2023 in conjunction with ULI's Spring Meeting in Toronto!

May 15, 2023 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Daniels Spectrum , 585 Dundas St. E. Separate Registration Required
Special Program
May 15
Mission Priority

District Council Staff Tour

Join your peers for a leisurely walking and transit tour of Toronto led by ULI Toronto ED Richard Joy. The tour will leave the Intercontinental at about 2 pm, arrive at Regents Park…

May 15, 2023 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
Special Program Tours
May 15
Mission Priority

Student and YLG Kickoff to Spring Meeting

Students and Young Leader attendees arriving to the 2023 Spring Meeting on Monday, May 15 have the opportunity to meet at District Distillery from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for a "Buy Your Own (BYO)" gathering event. Those…

May 15, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Millstreet Brewery, 21 Tank House Ln, ON M5A 3C4 By Invitation Only
Networking

Tue, May 16

May 16
Mission Priority

Ask ULI

Stop by for more information on the following: General Meeting Information Hotel Assistance ULI Event App Help Health & Safety Information Product Council meetings

May 16, 2023 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Multifaith Space and Prayer Room

Quiet non-demoninational space available throughout the conference week for personal prayer, meditation, contemplation, or reflection. The space will be open for attendees to use during meeting registration hours…

May 16, 2023 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Wentworth Open to All Attendees
Special Program
May 16
Mission Priority

Registration

Attendee self check-in and full-service registration desks…

May 16, 2023 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Corporate Partner Lounge

Please join us in the exclusive Corporate Partner lounge to grab a snack and recharge your batteries!

May 16, 2023 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC By Invitation Only
Special Program
May 16
Mission Priority

Key Leaders Lounge

May 16, 2023 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 205 AC By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

Coat/Luggage Check

Across from 104 (Existing MTCC space…

May 16, 2023 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Unlocking the Eastern Waterfront

Note: This is a bike tour.    Toronto’s eastern waterfront is experiencing a powerful confluence of city building, placemaking, and floodproofing opportunities that will generate transformative new transit connections, overcome numerous barriers to connectivity, provide a comprehensive network of beautiful public parks, reclaim hundreds of acres of developable land, and enable the development of millions […]

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Mixed Use and Multi-Use Placemaking and Placekeeping Waterfront
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Bookstore

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Global Board of Directors Meeting

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ballroom A By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

St. James Town and the St. Lawrence Neighborhood: A Tale of Two Midcentury Master-Planned Communities

Note: This is a bike tour (please see details below).    While it is important to look to the new, innovative, and exciting urban communities and development to inspire our future, a similar treasure trove of inspiration can be found in some of Toronto’s existing neighborhoods. This tour will explore two midcentury master-planned communities in Toronto: […]

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Housing – Multifamily Inner-City Neighborhoods Master-Planned Communities
May 16
Mission Priority

Pathways to Inclusion Tour

To showcase developments by women and people of color to the Pathways to Inclusion cohort…

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
Special Program Tours
May 16
Mission Priority

Complimentary Headshots and Personal Interactive Demonstrations

We invite you to stop by the Metro Toronto Convention Center to have a new, complimentary professional headshot taken. While there, take a few minutes to participate in an interactive demonstration of ULI’s exclusive member…

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Ravine City: Advancing Nature-Based Infrastructure and Sustainability Solutions

Providing health and recreational benefits, Toronto’s ravines are a major part of the city’s green infrastructure. They are also a significant part of the larger watershed system, helping filter and transport stormwater, enhance biodiversity, and reduce urban heat islands.   Toronto’s strategy for its ravines is intended to support its vast ravine network, but as […]

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Open Space and Parks Resilience Sustainable Development
May 16
Mission Priority

Americas YLG Steering Committee Meeting

The Americas YLG Steering Committee Breakfast is an opportunity for our members across the Americas who represent the Young Leaders on a regional level to connect in-person at this year's meeting and discuss strategic planning…

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 AC By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Learning Course

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 201 AB Separate Registration Required
Special Program
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Infrastructure Forum

Implementing 15-minute Communities: How Leaders can Align Smart Infrastructure and Land Use Decisions with Real Estate Investments  The Infrastructure Forum brings together global leaders in infrastructure, land use, real estate, capital market, finance, economics, investment, legal, property management, market analysis, strategy management, sustainability, planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation, engineering and other professionals from […]

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 202 AB Full Members only
May 16
Mission Priority

Randall Lewis/ULI Building Healthy Places Forum

The sixteenth in the series of Building Healthy Places Forums will be held in conjunction with ULI’s Spring Meeting in Toronto. The forum, generously supported by ULI Foundation Governor Randall Lewis, will bring together leaders in health, wellness, and real estate to discuss what they are doing, planning, and observing in the field. The forum […]

May 16, 2023 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 202 CD Full Members only
Special Program
May 16
Mission Priority

Don Mills: Canada’s Model Town Remodeled

Don Mills was planned as a self-supporting “new town” that was Canada’s answer to the Levittowns south of the border. It was built between 1952 and 1965 on 835 hectares (2,062 acres) of land between the west and east Don River valleys. Industry, commerce, and major roads were arranged to be accessible but insulated from […]

May 16, 2023 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Mixed Use and Multi-Use Placemaking and Placekeeping Retail
May 16
Mission Priority

Regent Park and Alexandra Park: The Replanning of Toronto’s Pre-Planned Affordable Housing Projects

Toronto has a long history of developing affordable urban communities attractive to mixed-income residents. Over the years, the approach has shifted from public agency-led brick-and-mortar strategies to partnership models that leverage real estate value to encourage private-sector participation in advancing public policy and community objectives, creating a legacy of communities that mix subsidized and market-rate […]

May 16, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Mission Priority
Equitable Development Housing – Subsidized Responsible Property Investment
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Data Forum

Throughout an asset’s lifecycle, data enables the industry to work. But we all know the data is not standardized, it is messy, it is hard to collect, and the industry could run a lot more…

May 16, 2023 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 201 CD Full Members only
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Equitable Development Forum

Affordability: Recognizing that the development industry has historically focused on increasing housing supply in its response to addressing the rising unaffordability, that alone is not enough. A human-centered approach to affordability would focus on delivering quality of life and complete communities that allow for anyone to age in place. The Equitable Development Forum will introduce […]

May 16, 2023 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 201 EF Full Members only
May 16
Mission Priority

Retail Stories: Shopping Toronto’s Main Street

Yonge Street is one of the longest streets in the world, extending 56 kilometers (34 miles) from Lake Ontario to Newmarket, Ontario. As the central spine of the city, it has always been a retail hotspot, beginning with the Hudsons Bay Company in 1895. Today, the street features retailers ranging from independent boutiques to large […]

May 16, 2023 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Retail
May 16
Mission Priority

The Lounge hosted by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has curated a networking and connection space in which to engage during the Fall Meeting. Whether you just want to take a coffee break or are interested in networking…

May 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 204 By Invitation Only
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

A New Community Takes Off: Building a 15-Minute City at Downsview

In the center of Toronto, over 210 hectares (520 acres) of transit-served land are being reimagined to advance community and broader city-building priorities. Due to the operation of the airstrip, the Downsview Lands have long been disconnected from the adjacent communities. Decommissioning the airport creates the largest city-building opportunity in Toronto: an opportunity to redarn […]

May 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Adaptive Use and Building Reuse Awards Projects - Large Scale
May 16
Mission Priority

Contested Geographies: Social and Cultural Perspectives on Land Use Downtown and Beyond

Debates around intensification and neighborhood change in Toronto are often framed in terms of NIMBY versus YIMBY, gentrification versus revitalization. But ingrained in these narratives are deeper issues affecting many communities experiencing development pressures, issues that go well beyond traffic congestion or building heights.   This tour will explore locations of contested place and space, […]

May 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Community and Neighborhood Development Gentrification Resilience
May 16
Mission Priority

Leveraging Global Events

Global events are often catalysts for urban revitalization and civic infrastructure projects, and these investments live on as legacy projects long after the events end. In 2015, Toronto hosted the Pan-American Games, with 6,123 athletes competing in 360 sports. The games helped unlock the opportunities of a formerly industrial area southeast of the city center, […]

May 16, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Adaptive Use and Building Reuse Mixed Use and Multi-Use
May 16
Mission Priority

Thriving Retail Today: What are the Key Ingredients

What makes for successful retail today? Come hear a retail owner with a large portfolio answer challenging, rapid-fire questions about their keys to success in today’s marketplace.

May 16, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Projects - Large Scale Projects - Small Scale Retail
May 16
Mission Priority

Americas NEXT LSC Meeting

May 16, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 AC By Invitation Only
Committee Meeting
May 16
Mission Priority

Homeless to Housed: A Discussion of Canadian Approaches

It is estimated that approximately 235,000 Canadians experienced homelessness in 2022. But the number of unsheltered individuals and families may be three times larger, with rural, Indigenous, and young people underrepresented from the count. Join in a conversation with leaders from across the provinces and territories to discuss Canada’s most innovative interim and permanent approaches […]

May 16, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Diversity Housing – Special Needs Public and Private Partnerships
May 16
Mission Priority

Bayside Toronto: Revitalizing the Toronto Waterfront

Bayside is a 13-acre, master-planned, mixed-use community currently under development by Hines and is a key contributor to the revitalization of Toronto’s eastern lakefront. With a heavy focus on sustainability, including Toronto’s first high-rise residential building to achieve LEED Platinum, the community will include four condo buildings, two heavy timber creative office buildings, a mixed-income […]

May 16, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Foundation Board of Directors/Campaign Committee Meeting

May 16, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ontario By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

The Materials Movement: Creating Value with Low Carbon, Healthy Building Materials

From concrete and steel to lighting fixtures and finishes, the building materials that make up our cities impact people and the environment in profound ways. Growing pressures from regulators, tenants, and investors are driving momentum toward low carbon, healthy materials that help firms and communities meet sustainability, health, and financial goals. Join this brief discussion […]

May 16, 2023 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Healthy Places Real Estate Trends Sustainable Development
May 16
Mission Priority

University Connections Networking Roundtables

Please join us for an opportunity for students to meet ULI members and each other and engage in small group discussions about career pathways and preparation.

May 16, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 203 CD Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Can you afford to be wrong? Legal issues in CRE

Legal issues in CRE are critical to being successful. Can you afford not to have a lawyer or legal team as part of your development team? During this session, you will gain an overview of the real estate development process from the viewpoint of real estate development attorneys. Our subject matter experts will provide a […]

May 16, 2023 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Networking Lunch

May 16, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

Pathways to Inclusion Lunch

Join us for this a special lunch following the Pathways to Inclusion tour. This event is invite only…

May 16, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 203 AB By Invitation Only
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

Opening General Session: Dr. Pippa Malmgren, Former Special Assistant to the President of the United States, George W Bush, for Economic Policy on the National Economic Council

May 16, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A General Session
Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Who Is the Workforce? Where Do We Live, and What Can We Afford?

The professions included in what we refer to as “workforce housing” provide the services and experiences that create great places to live and raise a family. The life trajectory of the founder of ULI’s Terwilliger Center, Ron Terwilliger, exemplifies the impact of living in an area with access to opportunity, like Arlington County, Virginia. Access […]

May 16, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 106 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Housing – Affordable and Workforce Housing – Multifamily Housing – Single-Family
May 16
Mission Priority

Rethinking the Office Experience through a Flexible Lens

In the decade leading up to COVID-19, the global flexible-space sector grew at an average annual rate of 22 percent, compared with a 1 percent average annual growth rate in traditional office space. Flex space is anticipated to represent 30 percent of all office space by 2030, and 60 percent of corporate clients plan on […]

May 16, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 CD Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Emerging Trends Office - Buildings Real Estate Trends
May 16
Mission Priority

Americas Executive Committee Meeting

May 16, 2023 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ballroom A By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

YLG Connect – Perspectives on City Building from Toronto’s Developing Leaders

Every day more people are choosing to call Toronto home and it has become the fastest-growing city in North America. To keep up with this unprecedented growth, developers are having to be innovative in their approach to city-building, and it’s no surprise that young leaders are leading that charge.  Join four talented, rising stars as they […]

May 16, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 BDF Open to All Attendees
Special Program
May 16
Mission Priority

Urban Living Rooms in the 15-Minute Smart City

The pandemic has accelerated the transition to a 15-minute city urban planning model. With proximity, diversity, density, and ubiquity at the center, this new framework for development offers opportunities to transform the urban fabric into a landscape of walkable/bikeable enclaves networked by sustainable transportation. This panel discussion will drill down into one key element of […]

May 16, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 107 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Emerging Trends Healthy Places Public and Private Partnerships
May 16
Mission Priority

Reimagining the Mall: The Final Urban Frontier

The Toronto region’s relentless population growth pressures that demand high-density urban, mixed-use development to counter suburban sprawl have one final frontier: major shopping malls . The region has become a North American leader as a wave of shopping mall redevelopment and densification projects are transforming urban and suburban landscapes—redefining both the retail experience and community […]

May 16, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 AB Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Placemaking and Placekeeping Retail
May 16
Mission Priority

A Competitive Edge: Repositioning Buildings with Sustainability as the Value-Add

As pressure mounts to maximize returns on value-add investments, owners are identifying innovative strategies and practices through sustainability to achieve that competitive edge. Real estate leaders are taking the buy-low/sell-high vision to new heights by investing in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other decarbonization strategies as part of their repositioning. As the global real estate […]

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 105 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Sustainable Development
May 16
Mission Priority

Universal Buildings: Considering a Flexible-Use Strategy from the Start

According to CBRE's Q2 2022 Office Figures Report, for the first time in Canadian commercial real estate history, suburban office vacancy is lower than downtown office vacancy. It may be time for Toronto to consider…

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 AB Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
May 16
Mission Priority

Taste of Canada District Council Staff Welcome

District council staff are invited to attend this informal gathering before the Spring Meeting Welcome Reception. Toast your colleagues who are new to ULI and get a taste of Canada with the snack and beverage…

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Humber By Invitation Only
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

YLG Impact

Following the YLG Connect session, focusing on Young Leaders in the Toronto area, the YLG Impact session will be a fireside chat between ULI Americas YLG co-chairs, Katie Maslechko and Chandler Hogue, with two members…

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 BDF Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

Optimizing Ops with Proptech: Innovation Helping Mid/Small Firms Operate like REITs

Proptech is often dumbed down as the next “it” amenity or operational improvement, but recent developments in strategic IT are worth a closer look: now, even small-to-mid-sized firms can optimize their entire operations and customer-facing benefits, to create a tech-first, centralized service delivery model that largely has been limited to big real estate firms and […]

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 107 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Asset and Portfolio Management Business and Firms New and Disruptive Technology
May 16
Mission Priority

Edge City Urbanism: Suburban Urbanism

Cities that once were considered on the edge the vast Toronto metropolitan region are now experiencing explosive population growth. The dramatic rise of these now-former suburbs into truly urbanizing hubs presents a new model for North America. The driver of this transformation is progressive municipal leadership. Leadership often competes with other cities—regionally, provincially, and nationally—for […]

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 CD Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Placemaking and Placekeeping Suburbs Transit-Oriented Development
May 16
Mission Priority

Accelerating Development with Early-Stage Financing

As costs for infrastructure increase, innovative financing structures are needed to fund these critical improvements to make way for future development. This panel will be hosted by a team of experts with over 30 years of special taxing district experience, with the goal of finding new ways to creatively issue early-stage capital to accelerate development […]

May 16, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 106 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Capital Markets Master-Planned Communities Public and Private Partnerships
May 16
Mission Priority

Sponsorship Reception Hosted by ULI Americas Sponsorship Team

Please join us at the Sponsor Reception before the Welcome Reception…

May 16, 2023 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Steam Whistle Brewery, 255 Bremner Blvd ON M5V 3M9 By Invitation Only
Sponsorship
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Foundation Governors Reception

May 16, 2023 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

ULI Welcome Reception

May 16, 2023 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

An Evening with WLI: Networking and Curated Conversations

Cultivate meaningful connections at an Evening with WLI, where all Spring Meeting attendees are welcome to attend. We will first convene over hors d’oeuvres and drinks at PwC’s downtown office, just steps away from the Opening Reception. Women leaders from Toronto will then lead small-group discussions around pertinent real estate topics, as part of WLI’s […]

May 16, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time PwC Tower, 18 York St #2600, ON M5J 0B2 Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

Joint Boards & AEC Dinner

May 16, 2023 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
May 16
Mission Priority

Exclusive NEXT Reception

The ULI Fall Meeting is THE place for real estate professionals to meet with colleagues worldwide, be inspired by groundbreaking projects and dealmakers in the host city, and participate in candid conversations ranging from capital markets and sustainability to social…

May 16, 2023 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Lavelle, 627 King St W, ON M5V 1M5 By Invitation Only
Networking
May 16
Mission Priority

LGBTQ+ Nightcap

The LGBTQ+ Nightcap will provide a space for belonging to members, staff, and allies that identify as LGBTQ…

May 16, 2023 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 401 Terrace View Open to All Attendees
Networking

Wed, May 17

May 17
Mission Priority

Key Leaders Lounge

May 17, 2023 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
May 17
Mission Priority

Key Leaders Breakfast

May 17, 2023 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 401 Terrace View By Invitation Only
May 17
Mission Priority

New Member Breakfast

Join us at a new member breakfast to explore member benefits, learn how to get involved, and meet other new members. A brief presentation will take place at 8:00 am…

May 17, 2023 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 BDF By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

Tall Buildings: Toronto’s Skyline Changes Every Day

In Toronto, more cranes are on the horizon than in any other city across Canada and the United States. A building of 80 stories is no longer uncommon. As each skyscraper rises, the city is reshaped. Subways, parks, schools, businesses, and theaters are recomposed to meet the new density. As each tower arrives on the […]

May 17, 2023 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Architecture – Design Placemaking and Placekeeping Urban Design
May 17
Mission Priority

The Evolution of North America’s Fastest-Growing Financial District

Toronto’s commercial business district (CBD) has been a few centuries in the making, at one point, it contained the tallest building in the British Dominion. Fast-forward many decades and it became a canvas where Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and then I.M. Pei tested ideals of the future city. Today, it is one of the […]

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Central City Downtown Office - Buildings
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI Net Zero Imperative Coffee Meet Up

ULI Net Zero Imperative (NZI) participants from cohorts one and two are invited to join an off-site coffee meetup to network and connect with fellow decarbonization leaders during the conference. Location to be shared in…

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Niagara By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

Smart Buildings and Cities

With the rise of the “internet of things,” artificial intelligence, and smart technologies, Toronto has embraced the potential for technology-enabled solutions in our city—using data to build real estate assets, drive value, and create experiences. Leaders in Toronto’s property technology sector are exploring how data can be used responsibly to deliver better solutions in civic […]

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
New and Disruptive Technology Smart Cities
May 17
Mission Priority

Yoga with Monika

Recharge and reconnect during “Wake & Meditate Yoga, hosted by the Young Leaders Group.” This restorative program is guided by one of ULI’s very own Young Leader members, Monika Rau. The practice is perfect for…

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Humber Open to All Attendees
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

Exclusive NEXT Tour

Registered NEXT (mid-career) members attending the 2023 Spring Meeting have the exclusive opportunity to explore a themed tour that closely relates to those in this age group, "Growing Up Vertical." Toronto has recently completed a…

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
Special Program Tours
May 17
Mission Priority

Urban Campus Expansion

Postsecondary educational institutions are a critical foundation of Toronto’s future. These institutions attract and integrate talent and build an entrepreneurial and resilient workforce, and their innovations fuel our economy. With such an important role to play, they have been redefining the nature of their communities both within the institutions themselves and within the city. They […]

May 17, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Downtown Housing – Student Universities and Educational Facilities
May 17
Mission Priority

Community Well-Being: How Toronto Developments are Building Around Healthy Lifestyles

One hundred years ago, cities were planned to fend off infectious diseases, the “garden city” movement had begun and with it the flight to the suburbs. Today, we are striving to design cities and buildings that counteract chronic diseases—that is, diseases derived from our lifestyles and the environment. Hence, designs strive to create conditions where […]

May 17, 2023 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Community and Neighborhood Development Healthy Neighborhoods and Corridors Healthy Places
May 17
Mission Priority

City within a Park

Note: This is a bike tour (please see details below). Toronto has often aspired to be a “city within a park.” Well-known destinations–like High Park and the Toronto Islands–complement a vast network of ravines and a dynamic lakefront. However, there are also many recent examples of intimate and innovative urban parks that are overlooked. In […]

May 17, 2023 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Open Space and Parks Placemaking and Placekeeping Waterfront
May 17
Mission Priority

UrbanPlan Workshop Instructor Training

INVITATION ONLY - UrbanPlan volunteers and staff have the opportunity to become workshop instructors by attending an in-person training led by an experienced workshop instructor…

May 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Sapphire & Turquoise By Invitation Only
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

Christie Cookies: How a Former Factory Holds the Promise to Complete Toronto’s Western Waterfront

Humber Bay Shores (Toronto’s western waterfront) has evolved into one of the densest residential communities in the city. The area is defined by tall towers with exceptional views of the lake and Toronto’s skyline. While new residential development has incrementally transformed the area, investments in transit and community infrastructure have struggled to keep up with […]

May 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Mixed Use and Multi-Use Projects - Large Scale Waterfront
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI Coastal Forum

The mission of the Coastal Forum is to convene, collect, and share best practices and emerging market trends in coastal real estate development and community resilience, focusing on strategies to protect and strengthen communities at…

May 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 201 CD Full Members only
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI PPP In Action Forum

Come join us for a deep dive into public-private partnerships. You’ll learn firsthand from developers, public sector leaders, and university professors on the how deals were financed and developed, how projects met public goals, and…

May 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 202 AB Full Members only
May 17
Mission Priority

High-Impact Developments Led by Women

Toronto’s rapidly evolving cityscape is being shaped by new developments that foster economic opportunity, creative expression, better housing choice, and improved mobility and social connectivity. While not always visible from the street, many of the city’s high-impact real estate developments have been led by women. This tour will travel through vibrant downtown Toronto destinations: the […]

May 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Diversity Downtown Leadership
May 17
Mission Priority

The Post-Pandemic Office

The COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably changed how we think about the workplace, particularly our expectations regarding flexibility, what we look for in our physical office spaces, and how much office space we need. Over the past five years, new office space has been constructed in Toronto’s core. As companies look to attract and retain employees, […]

May 17, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Placemaking and Placekeeping Real Estate Trends Urban Design
May 17
Mission Priority

Mega Reurbanization

Toronto has long led North America in high-rise construction. With more cranes in the sky today than New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco combined, Toronto continues to experience population growth. Master-planned high-rise communities are accommodating the rapidly changing needs of our city. But while we have built up, have we been building right?   […]

May 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Downtown Master-Planned Communities Real Estate Trends
May 17
Mission Priority

Annual Fund MEA space

May 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
May 17
Mission Priority

District Council Clubhouse

May 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
May 17
Mission Priority

Toronto by Water (Full Members Only)

While Toronto may not be a coastal city in the strictest sense of the term, Lake Ontario is a great lake! Join us for a cruise of Toronto harbor, an important inland port on the St. Lawrence Seaway, and enjoy a scenic view of the city’s skyline. This tour will visit the Toronto Islands, a […]

May 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Infrastructure – Airports/Rail/Port Facilities Open Space and Parks Projects - Large Scale Waterfront
May 17
Mission Priority

Institutional Capital Providers Forum

The Institutional Capital Providers Forum brings together Sovereign Wealth Funds, Endowments, Foundations, Public or Private Pensions, etc. which provide the capital for real estate investments whether directly or through separate accounts or commingled funds.  The…

May 17, 2023 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 201 E By Invitation Only
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI Greenprint Members-only Breakfast

ULI Greenprint real estate members are invited to join an off-site breakfast meetup to network and connect with fellow ESG leaders during the conference. Location to be shared in a separate invitation…

May 17, 2023 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

Global Governing Trustees Meeting

May 17, 2023 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ballroom AB By Invitation Only
May 17
Mission Priority

Emerging Leaders Product Council Program Awardee Meet & Greet

By application, the Emerging Leaders Product Council program offers an opportunity for ULI emerging leader members (under 35 years) who have sufficient professional experience and are active in the District Council Network to attend as…

May 17, 2023 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

District Council Staff Roundtables

Back by popular demand, these roundtables offer district council staff the opportunity to connect on ad hoc topics related to district councils…

May 17, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 ACE By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

ASP Lightning Round: Get a Glimpse of ULI Advisory Services

This interactive micro-learning session will give members an opportunity to participate in a real-time mini “ASP” and have instant impact for a local Toronto sponsor. The session will begin with a brief presentation by the sponsor. Members will then be presented with one question by the sponsor pertaining to their land use challenge. With facilitation […]

May 17, 2023 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Downtown Inner-City Neighborhoods Projects - Small Scale
May 17
Mission Priority

Building the 15-minute Community: Leadership in Real Estate Development and Infrastructure

Following examples from Paris to Berlin, Seattle to Bogota are embracing the concept of 15-minute cities – cities that offer better health and quality of life, less commute time (allowing people to have more free time at their disposal), the physical and mental health benefits of active travel, cleaner air, easy access to healthy food […]

May 17, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Community and Neighborhood Development Infrastructure – Active Transportation Leadership Sustainable Development
May 17
Mission Priority

University Connections Emerging Trends for Students

Learn about ULI's most anticipated report, Emerging Trends, and how it can be a resource to you on your journey to a career in real estate.  

May 17, 2023 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 BDF Open to All Attendees
May 17
Mission Priority

Induction Cooking Demonstration (Lunch Event)

All Electric Kitchens: A Solution for Health and Climate. As our cities grow, adapt, and transform due to the severity of climate change, the way we use energy in our buildings will change too. Developing and retrofitting all-electric communities allows us to remedy our addiction to fossil fuels like methane gas to create healthier indoor spaces […]

May 17, 2023 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Luxe Appliance Studio, 334 King St E, ON M5A 1L3 Open to All Attendees
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

Using Biomimicry to Design Smart Buildings

2021-2022 ULI Apgar Thought Leader Award winner Hans Papke, AIA, NCARB, Project Architect and Senior Associate at DLR Group will speak about the building that inspired his award-winning article in Urban Land magazine: “Using Biomimicry to Design Smart Buildings.” The new Pinal County Attorney’s Office in Florence, Arizona, outside Phoenix, tells the story of how […]

May 17, 2023 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Architecture – Design Public Buildings - Government Facilities Resilience
May 17
Mission Priority

Product Council Chairs Lunch

May 17, 2023 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 401 Terrace View By Invitation Only
May 17
Mission Priority

Full Member Networking Lunch with Erin Stafford

Attend this special networking lunch, an exclusive benefit to Full Members attending the 2023 Spring Meeting. Guest speaker Erin Stafford will speak on preventing and overcoming burnout and driving sustainable peak performance. Invitations to the…

May 17, 2023 11:30AM – 12:45PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 106 Constitution Hall Full Members only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

Cookies & Climate: Learn about the ULI Greenprint Community of Practice

Come enjoy cookies and learn about ULI Greenprint, a global community of more than 75 real estate owners, developers, and investors dedicated to accelerating decarbonization across their building portfolios…

May 17, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

WLI Executive Committee Meeting

The WLI Executive Committee meeting is an opportunity for our Executive members to connect in person at this year's meeting and discuss strategic planning for the year ahead…

May 17, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Niagara By Invitation Only
Committee Meeting
May 17
Mission Priority

Networking Lunch

May 17, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

General Session

May 17, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A General Session
Open to All Attendees
May 17
Mission Priority

How Developers and Building Owners Can Quickly Convert Class C Office into First-Class Residential

Over the past three years, rising vacancy rates have caused many developers and owners to quickly pivot to what their market needs—more attainable housing. Across North America, Class C buildings have emerged as viable candidates for conversion into multi-family residential in order to recapture cash flow to pay back debts. In 2020, the Calgary Economic […]

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 105 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Adaptive Use and Building Reuse Housing – Multifamily
May 17
Mission Priority

How to Make Healthy, Sustainable, and Secure Smart Buildings a Reality

Smart buildings are not a new concept. For decades, the technology industry and building automation sectors have overpromised and underdelivered in regard to "smart." Digital capabilities and our practices have since advanced and matured, and…

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 AB Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
May 17
Mission Priority

WLI Presents: A View from the Top

Join the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) to hear the unique path to leadership of Tsering Yangki, Head of Real Estate Finance and Development for Dream Unlimited Corp., one of Canada’s leading real estate companies with over $23 billion in assets across North America and Europe. Tsering’s path is anything but typical, starting her career […]

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 107 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Leadership
May 17
Mission Priority

District Council Member Leaders & Lead Staff Convening

This meeting is a must-attend gathering for District Council Chairs, CMAs, Treasurers, and other engaged member leaders, where you will have the opportunity to network with peers from other district councils…

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 ACE By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

Housing Affordability: Success Is in the “Mix”

Toronto continues to be supercharged for growth. But a critical question facing the city is whether the legacy of mixed-income affordable residential communities that serve both subsidized and market-rate housing demands will define future development. From the acclaimed 1970s St. Lawrence Neighborhood to the current redevelopment of postwar housing projects of Regent Park, Alexandra Park, […]

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 106 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Housing – Multifamily Housing – Subsidized Neighborhoods
May 17
Mission Priority

NEXT Connect

Come connect with other mid-career professionals and meet the Americas NEXT leadership team to learn about ULI’s initiatives being undertaken to better serve the District Council NEXT cohorts…

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 BDF Open to All Attendees
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI Founders Symposium

The Founders Symposium is an intimate and interactive gathering curated specifically for the most engaged and generous donors in the Julia Morgan Society and above…

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ontario By Invitation Only
Special Program
May 17
Mission Priority

Next-Gen Life-Sciences Development: Super-Hybrid Mixed Use, Superior Urban Realm

Life-sciences research/development facilities are a critical component of the built environment, although program requirements often result in limited architectural forms that hinder—rather than contribute to—the urban public realm. How do we change this? Learn how developers and designers can respond to life-sciences industry needs with new mixed-use approaches that strengthen the urban public realm, support […]

May 17, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 CD Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Equitable Development Innovation Corridors and Districts
May 17
Mission Priority

DEI & WLI Leaders Exchange

 Learn from some of the top district councils, as DEI and WLI leaders share their unique projects and programs from the past year. Members will present on both their successes and lessons learned. This session provides a space to share ideas, skills, and strategies to shape future programming and create meaningful connections and community within […]

May 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 203 CD Open to All Attendees
May 17
Mission Priority

The Welcoming City: Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion through Creative Placemaking

Local placemaking efforts are typically focused on creating attractive spaces that are designed and programmed to appeal to certain groups or audiences. But another dimension has largely been ignored: making places that are welcoming to everyone regardless of physical ability, race, nationality, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status. This session will explore how cities, developers, designers, […]

May 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 CD Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Diversity Equitable Development Placemaking and Placekeeping
May 17
Mission Priority

Real Estate Economic Forecast in Real Time: Experts Share Their Expectations for ’23, ’24, and ’25

The ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast is a semiannual survey of leading industry experts, with the latest being completed just before the 2023 ULI Spring Meeting. How do the experts see 27 key economic and real estate indicators moving by the end of 2023, 2024, and 2025? How have forecasts changed from six months earlier? […]

May 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Capital Markets Economy Finance
May 17
Mission Priority

Infrastructure Adaptation: Opportunity Space for Multibenefit Public Use

This session looks at infrastructure adaptation projects in four types of transportation networks—port, river, rail, and road. These four infrastructure corridors have historically been used to move goods and people, but are, in various ways, transitioning to providing multiple benefits to individuals and communities as reuse or co-use projects that increase public space, reinforce social […]

May 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 107 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Central City Downtown Economic Development Healthy Places Open Space and Parks Placemaking and Placekeeping Recreation and Entertainment Sustainable Development Urban and Regional Planning Urban Design Waterfront
May 17
Mission Priority

Health-Oriented Communities: Strategies for Reframing Wellness in Development

As large employment and economic drivers, hospitals are powerful community anchors. However, the idea of a health-oriented development challenges hospitals to expand their purpose from being inwardly focused on health repair to an integrated wellness partner that supports a broader idea of community health. Through new partnerships, land use, and public realm design, a model […]

May 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 104 AB Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Economic Development Healthy Places Urban and Regional Planning
May 17
Mission Priority

Accelerating to Net Zero at District Scale: Climate Action and Resiliency in Toronto

Climate change is affecting our urban areas significantly. Cities like Toronto are recognized as leaders in climate resilience and have been leading efforts to decarbonize for years. But are they doing enough, rapidly enough, to both dramatically reduce carbon emissions and build resilient and equitable cities that cope with the changes we are already seeing? […]

May 17, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 105 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Conservation Development Resilience Sustainable Development
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI Foundation Graduate Student Fellowship Event

May 17, 2023 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Humber By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

ULI Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate Reception

The Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate invites you to join us for cocktails and light refreshments. Please email [email protected] to inquire about attending this event.

May 17, 2023 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Arcadian Loft, 401 Bay St., ON M5H 2Y4 By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

The Reception hosted by the DEI Committee

We invite you to join us for the Spring Meeting Reception hosted by the ULI Americas Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. This reception is a time to build connections and engage with like minded peers…

May 17, 2023 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time InterContinental Toronto Centre, Ballroom B By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

All Staff Dinner hosted by the District Councils Network

This All-Staff Dinner is hosted at each Fall and Spring Meeting to build community for ULI Staff and celebrate the work that goes into producing each meeting. Staff will gather at Lavelle, a Toronto restaurant…

May 17, 2023 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Lavelle, 627 King St W, ON M5V 1M5 By Invitation Only
Networking
May 17
Mission Priority

Spring Meeting Reception, hosted by the Young Leaders Group

Address: 134 Peter St Suite 300 (Lobby Entrance) Toronto, ON M5V 2H2, Canada

May 17, 2023 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Queen-Richmond Centre West (QRC), 134 Peter St Suite 300 Open to All Attendees
Networking

Thu, May 18

May 18
Mission Priority

Key Leaders Lounge

May 18, 2023 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
May 18
Mission Priority

Sports and Entertainment: Cathedrals of the 21st Century

Downtown Toronto experienced a boom of new cultural and athletic facilities from the late 1980s through the early 2010s, with the development of the Canadian Broadcasting Centre (1988), the MLB stadium called the Rogers Centre (1989), Metro Hall (1992), NHL and NBA venue Scotiabank Arena (1999), the historic Roundhouse including Steamwhistle Brewery (2000), a major […]

May 18, 2023 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Arts and Culture Recreation and Entertainment Stadiums Arenas and Venues
May 18
Mission Priority

Exclusive YLG and Student Tour

May 18, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time By Invitation Only
Special Program Tours
May 18
Mission Priority

From Cultural Institutions to Grassroots Arts and Everything in Between

Toronto is recognized as a global destination for arts and culture. Thanks to the city’s Indigenous heritage, the legacy of immigrants from a myriad of different cultures, and contemporary Canadian creativity, the cultural hubs of Toronto are vital parts of the ecosystem that supports its creative economy. On this tour, participants will see how culture […]

May 18, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Arts and Culture
May 18
Mission Priority

Accelerating Transit-Oriented Communities

Recently, the province of Ontario announced a $28 billion regional transit plan and introduced a suite of land use policy changes designed to encourage significant density around transit. Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency, recently announced a new “market-driven strategy” to facilitate cooperation with private developers to help finance construction of new transit infrastructure with profits […]

May 18, 2023 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Infrastructure – Transportation and Transit Mixed Use and Multi-Use Projects - Large Scale Public and Private Partnerships Transit-Oriented Development
May 18
Mission Priority

First Story Toronto

This is a story waiting to be told. It is a powerful voice that has been hushed for much too long. As Canada commits to a process of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, Toronto seeks to rise to the occasion; first by acknowledging the land and commemorating the thousands of years of Indigenous occupation, then by […]

May 18, 2023 8:15 AM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Architecture – Design Architecture – Landscape Arts and Culture Central City Diversity Downtown Healthcare and Medical Healthy Places
May 18
Mission Priority

Reimagining the Strip Mall

Galleria Shopping Centre and the Dufferin Mall are in many ways quintessential urban commercial centers: landscapes that prioritize big-box retail, surrounded by seas of parking, located on uninviting arterials. Despite these design challenges, these retail centers can serve important functions: Galleria is an important community anchor, providing essential services and a protected gathering space for […]

May 18, 2023 8:15 AM – 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Master-Planned Communities Mixed Use and Multi-Use Retail
May 18
Mission Priority

DiverCity

Immigrants make up nearly half of the population of the Greater Toronto Area, and they are redefining the city’s built form and public realm by introducing new typologies and repurposing existing ones, often organically and through grassroot organizations. Where are the “third places” that newcomers and immigrants meet and gather? How do they make this […]

May 18, 2023 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Community and Neighborhood Development Diversity Suburbs
May 18
Mission Priority

Toward True Urban Downtowns in the Suburbs

Two major things distinguish Toronto from many of its municipal cousins south of the border: the urban core was never hollowed out, and its suburbs began embracing high-density apartment towers as early as the 1950s. In the last decade, a strong regional policy framework has controlled sprawl and required major transit investments to be connected […]

May 18, 2023 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Downtown Master-Planned Communities Transit-Oriented Development
May 18
Mission Priority

From Hippies to High Society: Yorkville

Toronto has been described as a “mosaic of neighborhoods.” The former village of Yorkville was once located outside the city limits but lies just a stone’s throw from the intersection of Yonge Street and Bloor Street West, one of the busiest intersections in the city and the junction of two major subway lines. Once a […]

May 18, 2023 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Adaptive Use and Building Reuse Neighborhoods Retail
May 18
Mission Priority

District Council Network Staff Meeting

All district council staff are requested to attend this meeting, with panel conversations about how ULI’s mission priority around housing is addressed in various ULI markets.

May 18, 2023 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 206 ACE By Invitation Only
Networking
May 18
Mission Priority

Annual Fund MEA space

May 18, 2023 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
May 18
Mission Priority

The “Sidewalk Ballet” and Radical Mixed Use in Jane Jacobs’ Toronto

Known as a staunch defender of the neighborhood, Jane Jacobs is internationally recognized for both stopping the Manhattan Expressway and for her essential work “The Death and Life of Great American Cities.” Perhaps less known is that Jacobs spent the latter half of her life in Toronto, where she saved the Annex neighborhood from yet […]

May 18, 2023 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Tours
Infill Inner-City Neighborhoods Mixed Use and Multi-Use
May 18
Mission Priority

Uncovering the Displacement of Toronto’s Black Populations

Acknowledging the past is the first step towards advancing more equitable futures. Despite myths to the contrary, systemic racism has impacted where and how Black Canadians live and work. Preview the work led by The…

May 18, 2023 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
May 18
Mission Priority

WLI Washington’s Community Engagement Initiative

In late 2019, WLI Washington began looking for opportunities to create mentorship and career development opportunities for young women (and men) that might not historically be exposed to careers in commercial real estate. The chapter found an engaged partner in the Maya Angelou Charter School (MACS) based in Washington, D.C. This partnership and program launched […]

May 18, 2023 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Diversity Leadership Real Estate Trends
May 18
Mission Priority

Climate Disclosure Mandates and Real Estate Investment Decisions

As concerns about the effects of climate change mount, regulators globally are moving toward requiring companies to report climate risks to their operations, just as they have long reported financial risks and results. Until recently, such reporting has been voluntary, often as a result of investor pressure. New mandates will mean increased data disclosure from […]

May 18, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Business and Firms Finance Resilience
May 18
Mission Priority

The Indigenous Peoples Experience within Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Alberta, CA

The Indigenous Peoples Experience within Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton, Alberta, CA is a first-of-its-kind, immersive exhibit developed through integration with Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation (MOU) Partners, the Métis Nation of Alberta and the…

May 18, 2023 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
May 18
Mission Priority

UrbanPlan: The Greatest Tool of ULI

How often as members, innovators, and leaders do you consider the best ways to give back your time? Many of you may already volunteer and support other organizations, but did you know you can volunteer with ULI? With just a fraction of your time and knowledge you can help educate the current- and next-generation of […]

May 18, 2023 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Community and Neighborhood Development Emerging Trends Equitable Development New and Disruptive Technology Universities and Educational Facilities
May 18
Mission Priority

Rainproof Cities: Innovations in Cloudburst Infrastructure

A growing number of urban areas are experiencing devastating floods as cloudbursts, or extreme rainfall during short periods of time, increase with climate change—causing billions of dollars in damage and costing lives. Many cities’ infrastructure and landscapes are not equipped to manage the intense volumes of water associated with cloudbursts. Further, storm and sewer drains […]

May 18, 2023 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Open to All Attendees
Architecture – Landscape Resilience Urban Design
May 18
Mission Priority

5 Ways to Partner with Tenants to Achieve Net Zero

A building owner cannot achieve net zero without the support of its tenants. They play a key role in transitioning an asset to net zero – from submeters to retrofits – tenants will be the most affected by these changes. For the real estate community, involving tenants makes financial sense too: strong tenant engagement can […]

May 18, 2023 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Special Program
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Equitable Development Sustainable Development Urban Design
May 18
Mission Priority

Networking Lunch

May 18, 2023 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 18
Mission Priority

Developing in Toronto: Confronting Complexity

After decades of explosive commercial and residential growth, very few straightforward development opportunities are left in the central city. Every private and public project is a puzzle of immense complexity, cost, and risk as developers contend with limited space, legacy infrastructure, challenging public policy expectations, and shifting economics. Toronto developers and public infrastructure leaders are […]

May 18, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 106 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Central City Transit-Oriented Development
May 18
Mission Priority

Retrofitting Historic Buildings to Achieve Social, Economic, and Environmental Sustainability

Around 75 percent of the global building stock in 2040 will be buildings that already exist today. This means that retrofitting existing structures is key to our push toward decarbonization and equity. Historic buildings are particularly well positioned to carry the mantle due to their cultural significance, income-generating potential (both directly and indirectly), and governmental […]

May 18, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 107 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Adaptive Use and Building Reuse Historic Preservation Sustainable Development
May 18
Mission Priority

Toronto’s Deep Lake Water Cooling System: Using District Energy for Large-Scale Decarbonization of Your Project

Commercial real estate needs to decarbonize effectively but at minimum cost. District energy is a powerful tool for achieving this crucial goal. Conventional large central power plants transmit energy over long distances but lose substantial energy along the way due to electrical resistance and can be unsustainable. But locally generated district energy travels a shorter […]

May 18, 2023 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 105 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
New and Disruptive Technology Sustainable Development Waterfront
May 18
Mission Priority

Arrival City: Building North America’s Most Diverse City

Toronto is one of the world’s most multicultural cities, with almost half of its residents born overseas and a population that is majority racialized. Local author Doug Saunders calls Toronto an “arrival city,” a city that has welcomed waves of newcomers from all over the world for generations. For some, this city has been seen […]

May 18, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 105 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Diversity Housing – Multifamily Nonprofit Developers
May 18
Mission Priority

Addressing the Housing Crisis through an Integrated Approach: Public, Private, Not-for-Profit, and Tech

The affordable housing crisis has reached a critical stage. Big, bold ideas must be coordinated across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Our panelists are taking this integrated approach as they transform downtown San Bernardino, California, into a vibrant, mixed-use and transit-oriented center of commerce. Focused on the potential for 17,000 dwelling units, this effort […]

May 18, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 106 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Mission Priority Open to All Attendees
Housing – Affordable and Workforce Sustainable Development Transit-Oriented Development
May 18
Mission Priority

Infrastructure + Equity

How do concerns about social equity influence infrastructure policy, design, and implementation? How does infrastructure investment affect social and economic equity? With unparalleled federal investment in infrastructure and a broad cultural shift toward questions of equity, it is worth examining how these two trends intersect and influence each other and how they can be aligned […]

May 18, 2023 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, 107 Constitution Hall Concurrent Session
Open to All Attendees
Equitable Development Projects - Large Scale
May 18
Mission Priority

Closing General Session: Jeremy Gutsche, Innovation Expert & CEO of Trend Hunter

May 18, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A General Session
Open to All Attendees
May 18
Mission Priority

ULI Closing Reception

May 18, 2023 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Metro Toronto Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC Open to All Attendees
Networking
May 18
Mission Priority

Global Governing Trustees Dinner

May 18, 2023 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Hockey Hall of Fame, 30 Yonge St, ON M5E 1X8 By Invitation Only