October 8–11, 2018
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, Massachusetts
October 8–11, 2018
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center
Boston, Massachusetts
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…
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…
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…
Tour the legendary places of Boston’s 400-year history. Explore the Boston Public Garden, the oldest botanical garden in the United States. Walk through the narrow streets of Beacon Hill, the country’s first planned neighborhood, and…
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 and cider have been part of Boston's identity since the city's founding. Explore how leaders in the micro-brewing revolutions Sam Adams and Harpoon have evolved to appeal to today's discerning beer connoisseur. Craft breweries…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…