JOIN US THIS FALL
AND EXPLORE
SAN FRANCISCO
The ultimate convergence of innovation, investment, and urban transformation.
As the host city of the 2025 ULI Fall Meeting, San Francisco offers more than iconic views and cultural landmarks—it’s a living lab for forward-thinking development and a hub for global capital, bold design, innovation and technology, and community-driven change.
Where Visionaries Build the Future
San Francisco attracts more venture capital per capita
than any city in the world
The Bay Area is a testing ground for cutting-edge urban planning—from adaptive reuse to climate resilience
Home to 37 Fortune 500 companies and countless pioneering startups
This is where real estate professionals come to be inspired
What to Expect in Today’s San Francisco
A Welcoming Environment
• The meeting venue is located in a revitalized part of the city, within walking distance of top hotels and attractions.
• City initiatives have strengthened cleanliness, safety, and hospitality in high-traffic areas.
• City ambassadors are present to support and guide visitors.
Transportation
• Most venues and hotels are walkable
• Public transportation options include BART, Muni, ferries and cable cars
• Rideshare services (Uber and Lyft) Waymo and Zoox (autonomous taxis), and e-bikes and scooters offer added flexibility
Extend Your Stay
• Take a post-meeting day trip to Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Muir Woods, or Sausalito
• Explore award-winning developments and a thriving cultural, arts, music, and food scene in Oakland, Berkeley and other East Bay cities
• Tour innovative housing prototypes or visit local projects featured in Fall Meeting programming
OUR IMPACT
ULI’s impact in the Bay Area goes far beyond this year’s Fall Meeting. Through trusted research, on-the-ground panels, and member-led advisory work, ULI has long been part of the conversation—and the solution—around the region’s most pressing real estate and urban development challenges.
Explore how past insights are shaping the city you’ll experience firsthand:
San Francisco Advisory Services Panel (ASP) Report
Reimagining Downtown San Francisco for a Resilient Future
This nationally recognized report addresses the post-pandemic transformation of San Francisco’s urban core—outlining actionable strategies for revitalizing downtown through adaptive reuse, public-private collaboration, and placemaking.
Homeless to Housed: San Jose
Innovative Housing Solutions for the Bay Area
ULI members love this report for good reason: it explores practical, scalable approaches to addressing homelessness through housing-first strategies, cross-sector partnerships, and development incentives. While focused on San Jose, the implications are relevant across the region.