2019 ULI FALL MEETING
Connect with the World of Real Estate
September 18–21, 2019
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
Connect with the World of Real Estate
September 18–21, 2019
To register for this 2-day program, please click here…
The desire for walkable places is not just an urban phenomenon, but one shared by suburban and rural residents as well. Join a tour of Union Point, a planned community envisioned as a beautiful and…
The Randall Lewis/Building Healthy Places Interest Forum brings together leaders in health, wellness, and real estate who are passionate about health to learn and network. The forum is organized by the ULI Building Healthy Places Initiative…
We invite members attending the Fall Meeting to stop by the member engagement area in the Convention Center on the first floor of the East Lobby and have a new, complimentary headshot taken. While there…
Tour Boston’s oldest and most historic neighborhoods to see some of the most innovative new communities in the area. The developers, architects, and other design team members will talk about the challenges, opportunities, public and…
A former industrial area once slated to be the home of NASA’s mission control center, Kendall Square is home to MIT and some of the most innovative life sciences and tech firms in the world…
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Seen as the dividing line between Boston’s inner and outer suburbs, Route 128 has been a center of innovation and technology since the 1950s. Starting at University Station, a vibrant TOD mixed-use development with access…
Built by filling Boston Harbor in the late 1800s, the South Boston Seaport served as a shipping center and rail yard for many years. Through the early 2000s, the area was home to many low-cost…
Dating back to the original settlement of the Shawmut Peninsula in the 1630s, downtown and later the Back Bay have always been among the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. The Central Artery Project, aka “the Big…
We’ll tour the paths of the venerable Boston Common, go for a ride on Boston’s famous swan boats, and explore the beautiful Boston Public Garden. After lunch, we’ll wind our way along Frederick Law Olmsted’s…
Register here This workshop introduces participants to the trade-offs and risks at play in the entitlement and negotiation process associated with real estate development, especially in public/private partnerships. Intended for elected and appointed officials and local government…
Tour the legendary places of Boston’s 400-year history. Walk through the narrow streets of Beacon Hill, the country’s first planned neighborhood, and stroll the ancient paths of Boston Common, the oldest park in North America…
Interested in meeting other members active in coastal development and real estate? The Coastal Forum is a member-initiated project to bring together leaders in real estate, land use, and climate resilience to share best practices…
Connected to Boston via the Orange Line of the MBTA (the “T”), developments in Somerville, Medford, and Malden have increased employment and residential opportunities for residents in the city’s close-in northern suburbs. Beginning at North…
South Boston or “Southie” is one of the city’s most popular neighborhoods for families and young professionals. Beginning in the South Boston Seaport, where the neighborhood has seen tremendous growth and expansion, you will then…
Northeast of Boston Harbor, this area has been the arrival point for generations of immigrants to Greater Boston, infusing the neighborhoods with an Old World charm and diversity that still characterize it today. The MBTA…
Large-scale, transit-oriented development (TOD) and institutional development are changing Allston/Brighton from a residential area home to families and college students to a vibrant commercial mixed-use neighborhood. New Balance’s new world headquarters includes office, residential, and…
Famous for being home to the oldest ballpark in America, the Fenway neighborhood has completely transformed in the last ten years. Much more than a game-day destination, it’s a stunning illustration of how to achieve a unique…
View Boston’s waterfront from the harbor. See the expansion of the Seaport and the residential development in East Boston while also learning about the Harbor Islands, climate resilience, and Boston’s development patterns before and after…
Beer has been part of Boston’s identity since the city’s founding. Explore why Night Shift Brewing, Democracy Brewery and Harpoon Brewery have decided to locate and grow their business in the heart of Boston. Through…
A confluence of factors affecting the live/work environment has resulted in the creation and flourishing of the co-work environment. This tour will immerse you in a number of Boston co-work spaces, from global co-work company…
Jamaica Plain’s Jackson Square is part of Boston’s newly designated Latin Quarter and an evolving area in the neighborhood. Mixed-income housing as well as public and private investment have been crucial for both Jackson Square…
All Key Leaders. Transportation provided from the Boston Convention & Exposition Center. Bus Departs from BCEC East Side, Level 1, 3rd Bus Cutout. For more than 200 years, Boston has been reinventing itself to accommodate a growing population…
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Come network and exercise with other ULI athletes on a scenic run through beautiful Boston. There will be three flights of runners, so all skill levels and speeds are welcome. Registration required, free event: https://boston.uli.org/event/ylg-fall-meeting-fun-run/ …
The ULI Health Leaders Network empowers real estate and land use professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks to improve health outcomes in their professional practice and communities. The second cohort of Health Leaders will…
We invite members attending the Fall Meeting to stop by the member engagement area in the Convention Center on the first floor of the East Lobby and have a new, complimentary headshot taken. While there…
Theaster Gates creates work that focuses on space theory and land development. Drawing on his interest and training in urban planning and preservation, Gates redeems spaces that have been left behind…
The Graphic is currently the largest modular project in the City of Boston. The Architect and Contractor will discuss the design and construction process, perceptions of modular product, and pros and cons of off-site fabrication…
Presented PechaKucha-style—in which presenters outline their ideas against a backdrop of 20 different images advancing automatically every 20 seconds—this high-energy session will showcase urban innovation, investment opportunities, and case studies from around the Asia Pacific…
All Key Leaders. Join us for a meet and greet with Theaster Gates, Director of Arts and Public Life, The University of Chicago…
The pace of change has never been this fast but will never be this slow again. That’s a reality the commercial real estate industry is grappling with as technology, the need for the human experience…
Attracting diverse professionals is critically important in order to ensure that the real estate sector stays relevant and responsive in an ever-expanding global business community. Historically, however, the real estate industry has struggled with diversity…
Three major Boston transit stations—North, South, and Back Bay—are each undergoing or about to embark on a massive redevelopment involving air rights and private-sector partners. Tens of thousands of passengers travel through each of these…
Over the past several years, communities across America have been devastated by major natural disasters. The response after a disaster comes in three phases: rescue and immediate recovery, restoration and redevelopment of damaged properties, and…
Public-private partnerships (P3s) have become necessary in contemporary development as communities seek urban revitalization with increased community benefits such as affordable housing, transit-oriented development, infrastructure and placemaking. As important as these partnerships are, frequently opportunities…
All Key Leaders. Transportation provided from the Boston Convention & Exposition Center. Bus departs from BCEC East Side, level 1, 3rd bus cutout. Lunch will be provided. Ted Tye, Managing Partner of National Development and the vision behind Ink…
Join the ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance for their annual Innovation Roundtable to examine the latest green-building technologies, get an outlook on upcoming trends, and learn best practices for implementation from industry leaders. This…
Join Camille Renshaw, CEO and cofounder, B+E, and Dr. Tiffany Jana, CEO, TMI Consulting, for a discussion on their work as well as for a signing of Dr. Jana’s book, Erasing Institutional Bias. Stop by the…
Come watch a new video featuring ULI Houston members discussing their experience after Hurricane Harvey, and highlighting a local example of resilience, Buffalo Bayou. ULI members interviewed in the video will then share their experiences…
You are cordially invited to lunch, where you will learn about new research from the ULI Building Healthy Places Initiative and the ULI Sustainable Development Council which explores the benefits of real estate sector involvement…
A recent survey suggests that 10 percent of global GDP will be stored on blockchain by 2027. The term "blockchain" has been searched for nearly 4 million times on Google since 2016. Will this technology…
Recent citywide planning efforts have blazed new trails in identifying how underused land and property can be positioned to accommodate new growth. This presents the private sector with real estate opportunities and provides cities with…
Commuter behavior is changing, in part due to technological development. Mass-transit ridership is in decline nationally across bus, light rail, and commuter rail. The proliferation of ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft is partly…
In 2015, millions of residents of São Paulo faced daily water shutoffs during the region’s worst recorded drought. Earlier this year, Cape Town became the second global city to experience a major water shortage. Cities…
Development, a most creative profession, gives practitioners the extraordinary opportunity to shape the world they wish to live in. Every choice developers make can either enhance or degrade the common social, environmental, and political fabric…
ULI Global Governing Trustees Only…
Join a discussion on the new ULI Strategic Plan for YLG and NEXT, including opportunities for participating on the executive committee and working groups. It’s a time to learn more about what Young Leaders and NEXT…
Join Bhagwati Agrawal, executive director, Sustainable Innovations, and Ken Surittee, founder, Water Is Life, for a discussion on their work. Stop by the third floor to listen to this presentation…
What do a community engagement platform, a building maintenance app, lease automation software, and workplace analytics have in common? They all give building owners a technology edge—and they all started in The Hub! Learn about…
Should a young developer always trade rather than sell? Is trading the best way to grow a portfolio? Are the worst deals often the result of tax avoidance? (What do you have with Snoopy, Lassie…
Join your peers for a discussion on Implementation of Imagine Boston 2030! After a brief overview presentation, the program has been designed to serve as a platform for you to contribute your knowledge and expertise…
Stop by to visit with the staff and alumni fellows and panelists of the Rose Center for Public Leadership, a partnership between ULI and the National League of Cities that provides technical assistance to public…
City building is an ancient technique through which dense settlements can reduce costs and increase benefits for people and communities. Throughout time, however, the way we build cities has changed. Currently, much emphasis is placed…
Inspiring others to see what you see and embrace your vision. Engendering a belief in the merits of your plan, benefiting investors, and advancing the common good. Facilitating collaboration and building trust among stakeholders and…
Real estate companies are raising the bar in addressing climate change and enhancing real estate value in the process. Join Sara, Ben, and Andy for a discussion on how big climate goals (science-based targets, net…
Join Ryan Gravel, AICP, LEED AP, founding principal, Sixpitch, and Julian Petrin, partner, Urbanista, for a discussion on their work, as well as a book signing of Gravel’s book Where We Want to Live—Reclaiming Infrastructure for a New Generation…
A key to economic development is the strength of the relationship between the public and private sectors. In this engaging session you will hear from Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Secretary of Housing and…
All are welcome to register for the Young Leaders Group Reception. The reception will be held at the Boston Public Market, featuring some of their many vendors serving New England and Boston classic snack foods…
Full-day meetings of ULI Product Councils.
We invite members attending the Fall Meeting to stop by the member engagement area in the Convention Center on the first floor of the East Lobby and have a new, complimentary headshot taken. While there…
A few decades ago, Boston’s harbor was dirty and walled-off by an elevated highway. Gradually, a cleanup of the harbor transformed the city’s relationship to the waterfront. Through intentional and coordinated efforts by local and…
Demand is growing for buildings and spaces that promote health and wellness. Leading investors and developers will share their experiences and why they have elected to integrate health and well-being as a key component of…
In hot-market cities—as well as cities with emerging-neighborhood real estate markets—activists are increasingly casting a skeptical eye on private investment and development they see as a potential threat to future affordability that exacerbates displacement pressure…
Recognizing the growing importance that the investment community places on sustainability and considerations relating to climate change, this panel will discuss how leading debt and equity providers are integrating sustainability into their investment decisions. Panelists…
Everyone recognizes the need and imperative for change, but how do we make it happen? The panel will cover a variety of topics, such as the need for a foundation of good data, process adoption across…
Mushrooming growth across the Asia Pacific region has meant that regional cities have long been trailblazers in setting new standards for urban development, creating a clear path for ULI members to help effect change that…
Decompress with the Young Leaders at Core Power Yoga! All levels welcome. Registration is required and spaces are limited. This is a free event. For tickets please click here…
The Pathways to Inclusion networking breakfast will bring together real estate professionals interested in diversifying the field of commercial real estate. The Pathways Initiative is being sponsored by JP Morgan Chase & Co, Federal Home…
Contribute to ULI member John Macomber’s emerging research at Harvard Business School on market and finance opportunities for investing in resilience, including both commercial properties and infrastructure. Be sure to visit a brand new ULI resource…
By strategically investing in innovation districts, cities like St. Louis and Rochester, New York, are making a name for themselves as the new frontier of technology and health care. The Cortex Innovation Community in St…
The latest version of the “ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast,” a semiannual survey of leading industry experts, will be released in October. According to the forecasts on a broad spectrum of metrics, what do the…
For year, an elevated, heavily congested highway cut through downtown Boston, separating the Financial District from the adjacent waterfront. In a project that took 16 years to complete, the city reshaped the urban experience and…
The real estate development process inherently presents a host of challenges and opportunities. In New England, these elements are magnified by myriad additional requirements and processes. Come hear from some of New England’s small-scale developers…
Public-sector leaders rely on the development community to build and implement the vision they have for their city’s future. But they don’t always understand how to collaboratively work with private-sector developers as partners beyond their…
Crowdfunding provides investors direct access to previously inaccessible markets and deals while giving sponsors of deals new ways to fund projects. Join industry leaders in the crowdfunding space at this session exploring different approaches to…
Since 1947, the ULI Advisory Services program has offered one of the most successful ways for knowledgeable leaders in real estate and land use to engage with local communities on a variety of urban, suburban…
What draws employers and employees to innovation campuses where scientists and researchers are finding new cures for today’s illnesses? This panel will discuss the growth of the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center ecosystem, the birthplace of…
Adaptive reuse is not only reusing an old site or building for a purpose other than that for which it was built or designed. It also calls for a reprogramming of a building without compromising…
Hear a panel of developers discuss a variety of mixed-use development projects and how the return on investment was maximized using innovation and collaboration…
The U.S. economy is experiencing its longest period of prosperity in recent history. How long can this last? This session will discuss the current state of the economy, with a particular focus on the apartment…
Globally, demographics are changing dramatically—and the United States is growing as slowly as other developed countries. Millennials and baby boomers are huge generations that hog attention, but their elders, their juniors, and ‘tweener gen-Xers deserve…
Hear from a panel of practitioners who are building true nonsubsidized, medium-density housing oriented to middle-class Americans. This product type is missing because building activity of this sort has been limited . . . perhaps…
Stop by the third floor for a presentation and Q&A session. PRESENTED BY: Tinchuck Ng, Managing Director, Cottonwood Management, LLC OWNER & DEVELOPER: Cottonwood Management, LLC RETAIL OWNER & MANAGER: WS Development ARCHITECTS: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates PC (KPF), CBT INTERIOR LOBBIES AND…
Stop by the third floor for a presentation and Q&A session. Developer: MassDevelopment Presenters: Richard Henderson, Executive Vice President of Real Estate Joseph Mulligan, Transformative Development Initiative Fellow …
Development around sports venues continues to grow across the country. Ancillary development is popping up all around baseball, football, and basketball facilities around the country. There is an art to this type of development, and…
Curious about UrbanPlan? Join us as UrbanPlan aficionados demonstrate the program’s fundamentals in an interactive lightning round. From the construction of a vision statement and site plan, to the heat of the facilitation and city…
The Transformative Development Initiative (TDI), a program of MassDevelopment, the Massachusetts financial and development agency, is designed to accelerate economic growth within focused districts of small, postindustrial cities. At its core, the initiative supports local…
The United States is cautiously embracing public/private partnerships (PPPs): 37 states have passed enabling legislation so far, and the White House is “looking at” PPPs for its vaunted, though so far dormant, Infrastructure Initiative. In…
Significant government investment in infrastructure across the region connects cities, bringing new markets into the global economy. In Singapore, a comprehensive Smart Nation policy is delivering a future city—now. Guangdong Province’s Greater Bay Area is…
Shared public spaces—when they are revitalized, connected, and well managed—have the power to bring about positive social outcomes, including creating more economic value for people and neighborhoods. Across the country, philanthropies, advocates, and civic leaders…
The entrance of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center provides a firsthand view of the current state of the Seaport District, an area of active development, but also of much history. This session will briefly…
Increasingly, real estate developers are incorporating creative placemaking strategies into development projects ranging from mixed-use development and adaptive reuse to parks and public spaces. Likewise, communities often embrace art and culture to help connect community…
ULI Global Governing Trustees Only. Scott Galloway is a professor at the NYU Stern School of Business where he teaches brand strategy and digital marketing and was named “One of the World’s 50 Best Business School…
Agrihoods are residential or mixed-use developments built with a working farm or garden as a focus. In master-planned communities, farms are replacing golf courses as a healthier and more sustainable amenity. At this informal session…
ULI is partnering with National Recreation and Parks Association and the Trust for Public Land on the 10-Minute Walk Campaign to promote the bold idea that everyone in urban America deserves to live within ten…
For the past decade, the loudest arguments regarding the Four (Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google) were about which CEO was more Jesus-like or should run for president. However, the worm has turned against big tech…
Calling all UrbanPlan fans and friends. Wind down with us at Tuscan Kitchen near Boston's waterfront for clams, cocktails, and conversation. Please be sure to RSVP here. Beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres are on us…
All Fall Meeting attendees from Washington State and Oregon are invited to attend a reception hosted by ULI Northwest. This is a free event but registration is required…
ULI Foundation Governors Only. Transportation from the Westin Boston Waterfront at 5:45 pm…
High quality parks and open spaces are anchors of community life. At this reception, the Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance will celebrate the ULI Urban Open Space Award finalists and winner, as well as…
Join YLGs and other ULI members for a networking cocktail cruise of the Boston Harbor. The cruise will include views, networking, cocktails, appetizers, and information on Boston's waterfront developments. Registration required, spaces are limited: https://boston.uli.org/event/ylg-fall-meeting-boat-cruise…
It’s that time of year! Join ULI San Francisco for our annual reception at this year’s ULI Fall Meeting. This members-only reception will be the perfect chance to connect with Bay Area colleagues at this…
All Key Leaders and Network Chairs. Transportation from the Westin Boston Waterfront at 6:30 pm…
ULI Canada’s District Councils (Alberta, British Columbia & Toronto) are pleased to invite you to our 5th Annual Canada Reception at the ULI Fall Meeting. Please join us for appetizers and drinks as we provide…
Please join the women of ULI for a very special evening at Boston’s newest WeWork location. In lieu of the ever-popular dine-around program, the women of ULI Boston have created a one of a kind…
All Key Leaders. Join us for our semi-annual Key Leaders breakfast and network with your fellow ULI leaders. Our program will be a candid conversation with Jeff Immelt, executive chairman of athenahealth, the cloud-based medical records and health…
We invite members attending the Fall Meeting to stop by the member engagement area in the Convention Center on the first floor of the East Lobby and have a new, complimentary headshot taken. While there…
Tour the up and coming neighborhood of Fenway, including the rehabilitation of the historic Landmark Center, and the roof top farm of the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Optional lunch and tour…
What are the key emerging trends that will shape the real estate market in 2019 and beyond? What does the future hold for real estate investment and development? What do industry leaders say about the…
A lookback session on an advisory services panel that occurred last year examining unified regional rail within Greater Boston and the real estate impacts of a new North South Rail Link. Discussion will provide a…
Be among the first to get a copy of the world-renowned Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2019 report, now in its 40th year, and have an opportunity to meet the expert panelists…
One term resonates strongly in the retail world today: disruption. While “Build it and they will come” was once the mantra of the retail industry, now retailers and investors are more calculated, consumer-minded, and change-adept…
Parks make cities and towns great places to live and work and are essential to the physical, social, environmental, and economic health of people and communities. This session will feature finalists from ULI’s 2018 Urban…
From the growth of blockchain technologies to the pervasive discussion about autonomous vehicles to the aspiration for “smart cities,” technology is a playing an increasingly important role in the evolving real estate industry. Join this…
This session will provide an overview of International Building Code construction thresholds from a developer’s perspective and the cost considerations for each, along with a list and explanation of basic use constraints when planning a…
Join your peers for a discussion on a leading industry topic! The exchange of ideas will be facilitated by a leader from the real estate sector but is designed to be a platform for you…
What are all of today’s data options on the sustainability front, and why do they matter? Join us to talk through the newest opportunities for data-driven sustainability and how to best measure, track, and manage…
Shark Tank brings together real money and real deals with a celebrity panel of “sharks” to vet the deals and offer the audience a look behind the closed doors of an investment committee. The session…
A substantial amount of real estate assets are located in coastal cities vulnerable to the effects of climate change, ranging from catastrophic events such as hurricanes and floods to more gradual changes such as sea-level…
In order to secure public approvals for complex real estate projects and other public/private partnerships, developers are increasingly called upon to deliver robust improvements to the public realm, monetary contributions, and other mitigation benefits championed…
Boston, one of the most vibrant real estate investment markets in the United States, remains a key “gateway” location and must-have investment market. Three leading Boston developers will discuss why the Boston real estate market…
Global Governing Trustees Only. Named one of “50 women who are changing the world” by Business Insider, best-selling author Amy Cuddy reveals game-changing techniques to tackle life’s biggest challenges with confidence and perform at your best. Before she…
Stop by the third floor for a presentation and Q&A session. DEVELOPER: Waterstone Properties Group PRESENTER: Josh Levy, Principal…
Stop by the third floor for a presentation and Q&A session. Presenter: Michael Hess, PE, LEED Fellow, Vice President, Smart & Sustainable Buildings, Panasonic CityNOW…
Social psychologist, Harvard Professor, and coveted TED Talker Amy Cuddy will speak about how we can become more present, influential, compassionate, and satisfied in our professional and personal lives…