2021 ULI SPRING MEETING
Connect with the World of Real Estate
May 10 - 12, 2021
Global Online
Connect with the World of Real Estate
May 10 - 12, 2021
More than a year into the pandemic, we have seen global capital markets react to a world never experienced before. Who has capital, and where do they want to invest it? Which markets—and sectors—are the safest? And where will the reward be the highest? Join our panel of global experts representing all facets of the […]
This session will offer an exclusive first-time look at a real-world case study of equity in urban development through the lens of design, building, and empowerment of existing citizens to promote social sustainability. Freedom West Homes, a 47-year-old, 382-unit affordable COOP development on four blocks in downtown San Francisco, bounded by Fulton, Gough, Golden Gate, […]
“ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast” is a semiannual survey of leading industry experts, the latest completed on May 7. According to their forecasts for a broad spectrum of 27 metrics, where will the economy and real estate be by the end of 2021, 2022, and 2023? How have the forecasts changed from six months earlier? […]
Some of the brightest minds in the business will discuss how the hospitality industry has been recrafting itself for survival and a return to normalcy. Hospitality has been one of the industries hit hardest by COVID-19. The panel will be composed of a representative of a hospitality brand, a hotel owner, and a hotel developer.
Industrial warehouse development can be monotonous, but that is not always the case! From a new shared-amenity space in a 1 million-square-foot infill industrial park to “cold ready” speculative buildings to leveraging expansive warehouse rooftops with solar, exciting new elements are setting some projects apart from the pack. Furthermore, industrial development 2.0 is both integrated […]
How can public/private partnerships (P3s) contribute to the post-COVID economic recovery? This panel will look at the track record and potential of P3 projects to stimulate the economy, create jobs—particularly for underserved communities—and close fiscal gaps. Through a lens of the most urgent infrastructure needs, the panel of experts will dig deep into innovative financing, […]
Attend a concurrent session and join the Q&A session afterwards. Speakers from that session will be available to answer any questions you might have and you’ll have the opportunity to have a discussion with your peers.
This session is for ULI Full Members only. This session will not be recorded, so make sure to mark your calendars and join us live! Based on his popular new book, What’s Going Well?, Greg Bell takes attendees on a journey to the frontiers of neuroscience and positive psychology and reveals engaging activities that change […]
Hear from Bozoma Saint John, chief marketing officer for Netflix, as she discusses how brands can shape a culture of inclusivity and share their story in meaningful ways. A trailblazing marketing executive, Saint John has worked with premium brands including Endeavor, Uber, and Apple Music, leading with passion that has resulted in notable career successes. […]
The housing market seems to have taken on a life of its own as a result of the pandemic. Normal living patterns have been disrupted and totally transformed as many people realize they can work almost anywhere. Populations are dispersing in search of more space as people spend more times in their homes. What does […]
As the real estate space continues to transform, this topic takes on increasing importance as we look at overall societal, economic and cultural changes. Join Goodwin’s Environmental expert, Nate Brodeur, as he is joined by KP Reddy from Shadow Ventures and Brittany Harris from QualisFlow to discuss a variety of considerations for lessening environmental impacts […]
During the last cycle, public financial instruments were key to spurring the development and redevelopment of some of the city’s most treasured historical sites, burgeoning neighborhoods, and commercial districts on the fringe of the central business district. In this session, our panelists will discuss the process, success, challenges, and impacts of the creation and use […]
If someone pushed you into a well, would you sit quietly at the bottom of it and wait to be rescued? Or would you try to claw your way out? Join WLI Americas chair Kelly Nagel for a conversation with Alison Fragale, a renowned organizational psychologist and negotiation, power, and influence expert. Fragale is passionate […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide movement for racial justice have elevated the public realm’s role in communities. At the same time, these crises have also laid bare the inequities that low-income communities, Black communities, and other communities of color face, including disparities in access to high-quality public spaces. How have real estate professionals supported […]
Attend a concurrent session and join the Q&A session afterwards. Speakers from that session will be available to answer any questions you might have and you’ll have the opportunity to have a discussion with your peers.
More than a year into the pandemic, we have seen global capital markets react to a world never experienced before. Who has capital, and where do they want to invest it? Which markets—and sectors—are the safest? And where will the reward be the highest? Join our panel of global experts representing all facets of the […]
Join a compelling and timely discussion with industry leaders Diane Hoskins of Gensler and Mark Grinis of EY, moderated by Richard Florida, on the cultural and technological workplace impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This conversation will provide new insights as the speakers address critical considerations as we navigate unparalleled outcomes affecting the real estate […]
With vaccination programs progressing, global investors and developers are starting to look beyond the ongoing uncertainty, trying to assess the cyclical and structural impact of the pandemic and identify post-COVID opportunities. As investors search for yield amid an ongoing low-interest-rate environment, real estate continues to be seen as a highly favored asset class, even when […]
How can real estate development balance social equity, environmental stewardship, and economic justice with financial success? Please join a “discussion in progress” with developers from across the United States. Over the past 12 months, the “triple bottom line” went from a benevolent long-term goal to an instantaneous imperative in the real estate community. The community […]
“Purpose-built” low-density rental development models are evolving to meet emerging housing demands driven by demographic trends and shifting household preferences. This session will explore where these models are emerging, who is implementing and funding them, which what consumer segments are in the market for them, and which kind of opportunities they are providing communities to […]
Over the past 25 years, the Denver metro region added more than 1 million people, an increase of well over 50 percent. Denver’s built environment has changed dramatically and the region continues to evolve, reflecting projected demographic growth and an expanding economic base. Those who haven’t visited Denver in a few years may find areas […]
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the lines between live, work, and play have blurred. While office buildings are seeing reductions in tenant occupancy with companies reducing in size and more employees working from home, we are also seeing a change in the way the U.S. workforce uses and adapts their living environment. Home […]
Attend a concurrent session and join the Q&A session afterwards. Speakers from that session will be available to answer any questions you might have and you’ll have the opportunity to have a discussion with your peers.
This session is for ULI Full Members only. This session will not be recorded, so make sure to mark your calendars and join us live! Watering your goal—or bamboo—with focused attention can lead to astonishing results. Those who catch the spirit and understand the principles of the bamboo farmer will see their well-watered visions suddenly […]
Mohamed El-Erian discusses long- and short-term impacts of COVID-19 on the economy as well as our current economic path, underpinned by central bank policy experimentation. He points to ominous signposts all around us: rising inequality, sluggish growth, political tensions, and volatile financial markets. He dissects continued pressures that warrant radically different monetary policy, including youth […]
How we shop and buy things continues to evolve in the wake of the pandemic and the economic crisis. Not only are there changes in what we buy, but also how we buy it. While e-commerce has exploded over the past year, people still look for the retail “experience” they cannot get online. Will the […]
With the cost of construction making up an average of 70 percent of a pro forma, there is more pressure than ever for construction costs to go down. No matter the market or the asset type, taking a deal across the finish line requires a creative strategy and collaborative solutions from all parties involved. To […]
While many organizations aspire to have an inclusive culture, maturity along the diversity and inclusion scale varies greatly. This session examines different companies along the spectrum, from companies that merely comply with equal opportunity standards all the way to those fully integrated organizations that leverage their vast diversity to create significant business value. Led by […]
Sea-level rise poses significant threats to global gateway markets from New York City to San Francisco to Washington, D.C., putting countless people and billions of dollars’ worth of property at risk. As the public and local governments gain increased knowledge of what’s at stake, business and real estate leaders are stepping up to partner with […]
What do 21st-century knowledge workers need to perform at their best? What role does the corporate workplace play? The COVID-19 pandemic challenged us all to rethink everything we thought we knew about productivity and the workplace. As we have learned, the answers are far from straightforward, but they are nevertheless emerging. The key to driving […]
Attend a concurrent session and join the Q&A session afterwards. Speakers from that session will be available to answer any questions you might have and you’ll have the opportunity to have a discussion with your peers.
Join a compelling and timely discussion with industry leaders Diane Hoskins of Gensler and Mark Grinis of EY, moderated by Richard Florida, on the cultural and technological workplace impacts resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This conversation will provide new insights as the speakers address critical considerations as we navigate unparalleled outcomes affecting the real estate […]
Only Adam Steltzner and his talented team at Jet Propulsion Lab could follow their “Curiosity” rover success with the stunning Mars 2020 mission to land the rover “Perseverance” on the red planet. The magnificent landing on Mars on February 18, 2021 was akin to hurling a dart from New York City to land in a […]
Office may be the sector most affected by the pandemic. Are investors holding tight to see what the workforce does? Are developers preparing for a complete return of workers? What will drive this sector, and where will we be this fall and in early 2022? Our panel of industry leaders will share their thoughts, ideas, […]
In New York City and across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color. This crisis threatens to shutter small businesses and expand the racial wealth gap in neighborhoods that already lack access to resources and capital as a result of long-term structural inequity and racism. In response, the Urban Design Forum […]
During the global health crisis, the urban landscape changed overnight, as streets have been closed for traffic, and sidewalks and curbside parking space have been transformed into outdoor dining and performance space. People have taken full advantage of the opportunities to claim the public realm and streets as it has become evident that streets can […]
Buildings contribute almost 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, but carbon emissions from building operations are only part of that total. Embodied carbon makes up the rest—the emissions attributed to manufacturing and transporting construction materials, the process of construction, and disassembly. Leading real estate developers are already addressing, measuring, and reducing embodied carbon in […]
This session will inform and suggest rules that architects and developers can break away from when designing retail mixed-use spaces. Experts at CallisonRTKL (CRTKL) and industry-leading voices will explore how to design for the consumer mindset, touching upon strategies that retail mixed-use owners and retailers can implement to engage customers to create their own experience […]
Attend a concurrent session and join the Q&A session afterwards. Speakers from that session will be available to answer any questions you might have and you’ll have the opportunity to have a discussion with your peers.