2019 ULI FALL MEETING
Connect with the World of Real Estate
September 18 - 21, 2019
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington DC, UNITED STATES
Connect with the World of Real Estate
September 18 - 21, 2019
Join ULI for this special Monday-Tuesday Pre-Fall Meeting Workshop. Real estate development is a complex and multi-faceted process requiring the effective collaboration of multiple professionals. At the center of this process the developer is responsible…
Join ULI for this special Monday-Tuesday Pre-Fall Meeting Workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to attend one of ULI's most popular programs. This 2-day program in Washington, DC will cover all the content from ULI's popular…
This workshop introduces its 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. A case study will provide opportunities to engage in an interactive dialogue involving varying private and public sector roles, complex trade-offs, and realistic economic restraints that affect land […]
Join ULI for this special Monday-Tuesday Pre-Fall Meeting Workshop. Don't miss this opportunity to attend one of ULI's most popular programs. This 2-day program in Washington, DC will cover all the content from ULI's popular…
Join ULI for this special Monday-Tuesday Pre-Fall Meeting Workshop. Real estate development is a complex and multi-faceted process requiring the effective collaboration of multiple professionals. At the center of this process the developer is responsible…
Cities in the Asia Pacific are often seen as ideal test beds for rollout of innovative solutions because their lack of legacy infrastructure means they can absorb new ideas more quickly. In this multi-session forum…
At this happy hour, ULI members and partners will celebrate progress to promote health, sustainability and resilience in buildings and communities. This event is invite-only. If you are interested in learning more, please email csep@uli.org…
Take a break from conference ennui to explore a photography exhibit from two renowned artists showcasing the beauty of Greenland's glaciers, the dramatic ice-melt across the globe, and the resulting weather disasters facing the resilience…
View event details and apply here: https://fall.uli.org/coffee-connections…
In 1971, the Kennedy Center began a revival of legitimate theater in Washington, D.C., setting the stage for the thriving live-performance scene the city enjoys today. This tour will focus on six theaters that played…
The Resilience Summit at the ULI 2019 Fall Meeting is a full day event for real estate and land use leaders who are engaged in resilience and preparing for the impacts of climate change to learn more about…
As a global city and the political center of the United States, Washington, D.C., offers many opportunities to learn about other countries and cultures. On this exclusive tour, spend the day exploring some of the…
Situated seven miles from the nation’s capital, Bethesda is the most urban and mixed-use Maryland suburb of Washington. With the addition of the new Marriott headquarters building, and multiple other new and planned developments, Bethesda…
Washington, D.C.’s stadiums and arenas are destinations for Washingtonians to catch a game involving their favorite sports teams, but few think about the immense impact that these venues have had on the D.C. economy since…
National Landing is the newly defined interconnected and walkable neighborhood that encompasses Crystal City, the eastern portion of Pentagon City and the northern portion of Potomac Yard in Northern Virginia. Situated across the Potomac River…
What was considered innovative planning influencing investment risk is now measured as economic and community development SUCCESS! The Bethesda Row District’s 30-year urban evolution provides countless benchmarks of integrated land development achievements. Join the District…
In 1979, the opening of a Metrorail route along the commercial corridor of an inner-ring suburb began the transformation of Arlington, Virginia’s Rosslyn-Ballston corridor. Forty years later, what remains to be done? Find out through…
Anyone in Washington, D.C., will tell you H Street is one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in the city. This tour will showcase how the once-bustling retail corridor that was destroyed during the 1968 riots…
ULI’s Public/Private Partnerships in Action Forum will bring together a broad contingent of public and private sector decision makers for an in-depth conversation about what makes a successful partnership. The full-day program, facilitated by industry experts from ULI’s two PPP Product Councils, seeks to bring together leaders who are engaged in or preparing for such […]
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour at the National Building Museum, the nation’s premier museum dedicated to architecture and design. Discover the inspiring great hall, innovative exhibits, and award-winning gift shop and learn more about…
In D.C.’s dynamic West End neighborhood, new residential development incorporates a brand new D.C. public library and fire station where a stand-alone library and fire station once stood. The projects include housing and retail and…
Join several local commercial real estate operators and investors on a walking/bike tour of the recently revitalized Capitol Riverfront submarket of Southeast and Southwest D.C. Capitol Riverfront is a 500-acre neighborhood situated between I-395 and…
Witness firsthand the power of transit and public/private partnerships in transforming an aging auto-centric edge city into a set of vibrant, walkable mixed-use environments. Participants will take a walking tour of the new Capital One…
The National Harbor project began in the late 1990s to develop an underused plot of land along 1.25 miles of the Potomac River into a must-see waterfront destination dedicated to the preservation and celebration of…
Born at the height of glorious design from the 1960s, the Kennedy Center and the Watergate have captured America’s cultural and political imagination for generations. In the past five years, the Kennedy Center and the…
Long ignored, the D.C. waterfront has exploded, and the most recent addition is the District Wharf, the most talked-about project in the region. Blocks are short, streets narrow, and styles varied, The District Wharf, which…
African American history and culture figured heavily in the area now known as the National Mall. The museum’s symbolic location on the grounds of the Washington Monument is matched by the homage to the stories…
Sophisticated. Adventurous. Renowned. These are just some of the words that describe D.C.’s robust restaurant scene. And no place is more representative of D.C.’s transformation into a culinary destination than Blagden Alley—an area just steps…
As part of the bipartisan Federal Assets Sale and Transfer Act (2016), the Public Buildings Reform Board (PBRB) was established with the goal of identifying opportunities and efficiencies for the sale of surplus federal vacant and underused properties. It is estimated that nearly 30 percent of federally owned buildings are underused and cost taxpayers about […]
Using the municipal bankruptcy of Detroit as a backdrop, Kevyn Orr will reflect on the meaning of thriving communities through the lens of positive land use policy, taxation policy, and municipal operations. He will provide insight into the breakdown of civic structures and role of constructive partnerships/conversations among the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. The […]
How is the Women's Leadership Initiative raising the visibility and number of women in ULI and the industry? Join this informative and conversation-based session to find out…
Washington's already-strong economic performance is being supercharged by the decisions of two major employers to make substantial investments in the region. Amazon's HQ2 at National Landing is projected to bring 50,000 new jobs to the…
Join the Women's Leadership Initiative for programming featuring engaging women leaders followed by a networking reception. This event is sponsored by Gensler…
Our opening reception will create a big splash where DC meets its water. Fine food and drink will be yours to enjoy while spending time at District Pier at The Wharf, Washington’s newest and most…
The Urban Land Institute cordially invites you to join us for an UrbanPlan Social on Thursday, September 19, 2019, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm in Washington, D.C. during the Fall Meeting…
Please RSVP for this event. This reception will highlight the ULI Student Urban Design and Development Competition, sponsored by Gerald D. Hines (uli.org/hines), and give graduate students an opportunity to meet other students from area universities and build interdisciplinary teams to participate in the competition. Former participants and jury members are welcome, as are ULI […]
Join your fellow Fall Meeting attendees from the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County/InlandEmpire, San Diego/Tijuana, and Sacramento district councils for the first-ever California Reception at the 2019 ULI Fall Meeting in Washington DC. This reception will be the perfect chance to connect with colleagues and fellow ULImembers from around the Golden State […]
Please join your fellow fall meeting attendees from the ULI Northeast Corridor (Boston, Westchester/Fairfield, New York, Northern New Jersey, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC) for a special reception at the 2019 ULI Fall Meeting in…
Greenprint leaders will be meeting to share their sustainability strategies and challenges in a closed-door meeting for Greenprint members. Any and all Greenprint members are welcome to attend the Performance Committee meeting. Greenprint Members Only…
View event details and apply here: https://fall.uli.org/coffee-connections…
Take a break from conference ennui to explore a photography exhibit from two renowned artists showcasing the beauty of Greenland's glaciers, the dramatic ice-melt across the globe, and the resulting weather disasters facing the resilience…
This is a recognition breakfast for the 2019 WLI Prologis Achievement Award winners. By invitation only…
Over the past decade, the challenges middle-class American households face in finding rental and for-sale housing they can afford have increased dramatically. Recent work to address the problem tells us that no “silver bullet” solution exists. Rather, all parties involved in facilitating the delivery and preservation of housing diversity need to find ways to help […]
This session will engage leaders in the real estate community in a discussion of diversity and inclusion and their impact on organizational culture and performance. The panel discussion will focus on the following topics: diversity's…
It is a universally acknowledged truth that there are only three paths to wealth: you can inherit it, marry it, or borrow it. If your name is Rockefeller or if you plan to marry one…
Migration is not a new phenomenon, but in our current economic, environmental, and political climate, new groups of migrants are emerging-groups who have historically not been considered. What are some of these new migrant groups…
The ULI J.C. Nichols Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development honors an individual whose career demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of responsible development. The prize jury selected the 2019 laureate for his inspirational…
The private sector can play a crucial role in building better places by leveraging its resources and influence to better the public interest. Learn how various cities have formed partnerships to draw on this sector…
Increasing the availability of homes for people experiencing homelessness by engaging the private, for-profit real estate community…
As the real estate industry moves toward more efficient and environmentally friendly operations overall, opportunities for sustainability in hotels are often overlooked. However, some hotel owners and operators are using targeted sustainability initiatives to identify…
ULI's advisory services program is partnering with a sponsor (TBD) to host a Project Analysis Session. The event is a conversation between a sponsor and a panel of ULI members. Conference attendees are invited to…
ULI's advisory services program is partnering with WLI to host a Project Analysis Session. The event is a conversation between a sponsor and a panel of ULI members. Conference attendees are invited to watch the…
Join Advisory Services for a lookback session on the outcomes of three of our DC region panels. More information to come…
The Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Team welcomes you to a participate in a facilitated conversation on gentrification and displacement. Unlike the typical frontal panel experience, this session offers the chance for attendees to select…
The social infrastructure of cities is evolving as traditional social nodes have moved online. Typologies such as bank cafés, urban libraries, urban markets, and urban boutique hotels offer renewed and socially vibrant opportunities for creating dynamic zones of social activity, driving well-balanced placemaking, and channeling economic dividends for development. This presentation will explore new ways […]
Access to clean, healthy, and nutritious food is easy to take for granted. For many, it is a right, but for others, it is a source of injustice. Can food be a force to help…
This panel will discuss how we stimulate economic development associated with business growth and relocation in cities and communities through workforce development and higher education. It will specifically explore the role that education, university, and…
Join the Greenprint Center for Building Performance for a presentation with three Greenprint Innovation Partners, highlighting next-generation building technologies that Greenprint members are leveraging to enhance sustainability across their portfolios. Open to all.
If “data is the new oil,” then commercial real estate is sitting on a largely untapped resource. Buildings produce a wealth of data-ranging from the HVAC system, to the purchases made at on-site retail. But it’s not just operational data; there are also the institutional data that go into making a transaction, capital improvement project, […]
What will our cities look like in the next century, and how are mayors driving cities there? Hear from three mayors about leading trends in their cities related to urban development, mobility, sustainability, housing affordability…
While the federal Opportunity Zone Program has been much discussed, this panel will focus on the actual experience of the first projects to go into construction, chosen from across the United States. The panelists are…
Have you heard about the ULI Center for Sustainability and Economic Performance's work but are not sure how to get involved Want to learn more about our research, reports, and programs Use your lunch break…
Selected ULI District Councils are convening special task forces to identify policy and regulatory barriers to healthier and more equitable places and provide recommendations for local policy shifts and reforms. At this gathering, participating task…
This meeting is open to all ULI members interested in connecting with WLI. The agenda will include time for District Council WLI chairs and other representatives to share updates and innovative local programming, and to…
Please join Advisory Services for an analysis of our July Washington DC panel addressing housing in the far NorthWest neighborhoods…
This year, Washington, D.C., approved some of the most ambitious sustainability goals in the United States. A plan to reduce energy consumption by 50 percent and switch to 100 percent renewable energy by 2032 will…
Join the Coastal Forum for PechaKucha style presentations on best practices and trends in coastal development. Each presentation will be limited to 6 minutes and visually stimulating. After presentations are done, there will be time…
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 will feature three investment proposals presented to a panel of investment professionals by real estate entrepreneurs who are seeking capital. […]
Everyone involved in urban, town center or city center redevelopment, mixed-use, retail center, themed entertainment, resorts, hospitality, and/or residential communities now must incorporate entertainment elements into their new and redeveloping projects. Entertainment is the key…
As tech transforms the built environment, an everyday human instinct is evolving with it: the art of gathering. To combat the woes of sterile tech-infused environments, new platforms are starting to rely on crafted, authentic…
Like many American cities, Washington, D.C., turned its back on its waterfront for decades, depriving a city bisected by two rivers of active engagement with a valuable resource. Conceived over two decades ago, Washington crafted…
New economies have experienced gradual yet steady growth over the past decade. Whereas traditional markets operate using money, the sharing and reputation economies operate using social currency via a trust-based system of exchange in which…
Curious about UrbanPlan? Join us on Thursday as UrbanPlan aficionados demonstrate the program’s fundamentals in an interactive lightning round. From the creation of a vision statement and site plan, to the heat of the facilitation and city council presentation, there is no better way to get introduced to this exciting program.
ULI's new home affordability index will help the development community highlight local housing affordability challenges and encourage jurisdictions to make residential development a priority…
Short-term rental housing platforms like Airbnb are disrupting both the multifamily and hospitality sectors. Since the launch of Airbnb in 2008, more than 5 million "hosts" have joined, helping the company rake in a jaw-dropping…
Retail has long held an important role in placemaking and the urban experience, defining neighborhood identity and perception for both its citizens and visitors. D.C. has cultivated a wide variety of urban retail districts, and micro markets within those areas, that are now integral to the real estate opportunity for other land uses in their […]
The workplace serves as a vital part of our daily lives and a major occupier of the built environment. With a rapidly changing business climate, organizations today recognize that talent competition, emerging technologies, and the…
How can planning land uses and transportation together with transportation demand management (TDM) policies allow you to increase density and reduce parking, all while creating safer, more walkable environments? "Building a Multimodal Future: Connecting Real…
Winners of the 2019 ULI Global Awards for Excellence share best practices from their winning development projects…
In this session drawn from ULI’s Deal Profiles, learn from three ULI-member developers, investors, and lenders who overcame the challenges of bringing together financing for small but high-impact developments. Attendees will learn how innovative tools have financed the creation of thriving places that implement core ULI principles like affordability, sustainability, and placemaking, particularly in smaller […]
Cheers to ULI's Greenprint Center as it celebrates its 10 year anniversary Come grab a cupcake and chat about climate mitigation with us before heading off to your own evening activities. The ULI Greenprint…
Named one of the APA’s “Great Places in America,” 14th Street is the ultimate urban renaissance. The neighborhood’s 100-plus bars and restaurants, 430,000 square feet of high-end retail, and over 2,300 luxury residential units have…
Come see why D.C. locals are filling the bars and restaurants of the two hottest spots for visitors to spend the night in town. High design, bustling lobbies, top chefs, best-in-class bar programs, jaw-dropping roof…
The women of ULI Washington have created a one-of-a-kind experience to engage in meaningful dialogue around issues that women face today. As a nod to the historic speakeasy, the night will include curated conversation intended…
All are invited to register for the Young Leaders Group Reception at the Fall Meeting. The reception will be held in the historic atrium of The Homer Building, featuring an open bar and hors d…
Take a break from conference ennui to explore a photography exhibit from two renowned artists showcasing the beauty of Greenland's glaciers, the dramatic ice-melt across the globe, and the resulting weather disasters facing the resilience…
View event details and apply here: https://fall.uli.org/coffee-connections…
Imagine a world where our buildings are healing the environment while providing beautiful design solutions. According to the United Nations, by the year 2050, our planet’s population will rise by more than a quarter and nearly 70 percent will live in urban settings. Our cities are growing, but so is our environmental impact-a staggering one-third […]
What are the occupiers of the future looking for when it comes to smart buildings? What technology is available, and how is it being deployed to drive greater productivity and fulfillment within the workforce? This session will explore the tech advances that leading occupiers have brought into their spaces, in partnership with building owners. It […]
Housing affordability is a pressing problem in many cities, leading to displacement, homelessness, and adverse effects on city competitiveness and economic performance. While many cities are setting targets and developing strategies to create more affordable…
Welcome to the fishbowl! You are invited to join a facilitated conversation with industry and advocacy experts about two forces at work in gateway cities around the world; the natural tension that exists between the need for cities to encourage economic and housing development and the gentrification, displacement, and community backlash that often results from […]
Architects, owners, and developers frequently overlook the role of retail as an anchor in mixed-use environments. A thoughtfully designed retail, restaurant, and entertainment space can catalyze the success of mixed-use environments by establishing destinations, serving…
Cities across the United States continue to make new commitments to global climate mitigation-240 municipalities have signed on to the "We Are Still In" campaign and more than 50 cities now have set 100 percent…
Soaring temperatures and dangerous heatwaves have become the uncomfortable reality in communities across the United States, due to climate change and patterns of urban development. This new research from the Institute's Urban Resilience program explores…
New, market-oriented strategies for meeting the needs of neuro-diverse residents (e.g., individuals on the autism spectrum, with Down syndrome, and so on) in independent, noninstitutional housing…
In our work in cities across North America, we find pervasive patterns of 20th-century planning policies, zoning regulations, urban renewal, and highway construction that have frequently disrupted and displaced disproportionately underserved and low-income communities. Each…
With increasing consumer demands and the desire for faster shipping times, industrial spaces are critical components of any supply chain. But how sustainable and profitable is the industrial market and where is the opportunity for…
The ULI Real Estate Economic Forecast is a semiannual survey of leading industry experts taking place in September. According to their forecasts of a broad spectrum of metrics, what do the next three years hold for the economy and real estate? How have the forecasts changed from six months earlier? Where do the experts agree […]
Large American cities drive 85 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP) growth, and this is expected to continue. How can cities use data and technology to improve the lives of citizens, increase efficiencies, and enhance economic development? What are the trade-offs in regard to privacy and surveillance? How will this affect how we think […]
As the real estate capital markets evolve, several interesting trends have emerged: 1. C-PACE financing has evolved to extend the repayment of clean-energy improvements and upgrades. CleanFund, the leading provider of C-PACE financing, will discuss…
There often is a gap between physical space and the human experience. Technology has afforded us the convenience of ordering coffee, booking meetings, and conducting business and personal relationships online. However, we are still social…
The explosive growth of shared bikes, e-bikes, and e-scooters across North American cities has demonstrated the demand for micro-mobility transportation options. But their use has highlighted the lack of appropriate infrastructure. This panel will explore…
Amid broad and increasing disruptions in how we use and value space-as well as continued reinvestment in built urban markets-adaptive strategies are becoming defining facets of public and private development. From adaptive reuse of existing industrial structures to support of creative enterprise, to the transformation of former retail malls into recreational centers, or greenways forged […]
The 2017 tax reform package authorized the designation of Opportunity Zones and the creation of Qualified Opportunity Funds. This program is intended to stabilize and revitalize distressed neighborhoods and surrounding communities and allows individual and…
As regional markets across the Asia Pacific region continue to adjust to a range of new influences, how can investors profit from the changing dynamic? Have trade conflicts made China a no-go or do they open doors to opportunity? What are the implications for capital flows to and from the region? And how are changing […]
Real estate transactions present a significant opportunity to create value through investments in energy efficiency and building resilience. At every phase of a real estate transaction, an opportunity exists to leverage sustainability to reduce long-term…
Smart buildings will create a scalable foundation for creating the elusive smart city, building by building, from the group up. But what is a smart building? And how do the in-building communications work? What does…
Managing the adoption and integration of new and emerging mobility innovations to achieve a successful new transportation paradigm is the defining issue of our time. Lots of great work on how cities should manage the…
Recent rapid changes can intimidate those in real estate who historically hold a longer-term perspective linked to the time to develop a new building or five-, 10-, or 15-year office leases. The balance of these long-term assets with changing consumer expectations has increased with disruptions coming from startups, ideas, and capital from outside traditional real […]
In recent years, the rise of pop-ups, tactical urbanism, and creative placemaking has taken center stage in cities across the world. D.C.’s Office of Planning recently published the “District of Columbia Public Space Activation & Stewardship Guide,” one of the first of its kind in the United States, which serves as a public resource to […]
A group of leading real estate investment firms and developers based in the United States and Canada have invested billions of dollars in Mexico, including the development and acquisition of office, hotel, retail, industrial, multifamily…
As land for new housing becomes scarce, developers and local governments seek to expand the housing envelope by pushing closer to existing industrial, mining, rail, and other nonresidential uses. This results in major battles over…
Real estate leaders are increasingly focusing on health and social equity considerations. How and why are market innovators prioritizing social equity and health in their corporate strategies, portfolios, and projects? This panel will explore how…
Parks have numerous benefits for individuals and communities. Across the United States, efforts are underway to ensure that everyone has access to the restorative power of high-quality parks through large- and small-scale transformations that benefit local residents, economies, and the environment. Creative partnerships and new ideas for existing spaces are essential components of these efforts. […]
Technology advancements, cost reductions, and growing market demand have helped individual buildings reach higher energy and sustainability targets than ever before. So what's next? Collective multibuilding impact. Identifying and optimizing energy opportunities at the district…
LA COSECHA MERCADO . ARTE . CULTURA La Cosecha is the first of its kind, contemporary marketplace celebrating centuries of Latin American heritage. Created by EDENS as a culinary embassy, La Cosecha is designed for community and…
Glenstone, a museum of modern and contemporary art, is integrated into gently rolling pasture and unspoiled woodland of Montgomery County, Maryland, less than 15 miles from the heart of Washington, D.C. The museum opened in…
Experience a different side of Washington by paddling the Potomac River to the only remaining active historic “skirting” canal built by George Washington’s Patowmack Company to bypass Seneca Falls. The canal has some playful water…
Just steps from Union Station, 36 blocks of Northeast D.C. continue to evolve with an eye on the future but rooted in the past. Come experience an evolving mixed-use neighborhood called NoMa (North of Massachusetts…
More than just an Apple Store, the new Global Flagship returns the city’s first public library to its former glory. After decades of use, the library became overcrowded and moved to a new home, and…
The Potomac and Anacostia rivers are being rediscovered and redeveloped. This boat tour will span National Harbor, a mixed-use development that includes the MGM Casino and Hotel in Maryland; Washington Harbor, a housing, office, and…
This bike tour will start at the Convention Center and head to the National Mall, looping around the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial and continuing out to Hains Point. From there, participants will visit the…
This bike tour will start at the Convention Center, wind through Georgetown, then join the Capital Crescent Trail to Bethesda. In Bethesda, we will ride through town, stopping to discuss projects, including Bethesda Row, the…