Annual Report 2011 - ULI Los Angeles - Urban Land Institute

Programs & Initiatives for 2011
Fall Meeting ULI’s Fall Meeting is the premier real
estate industry event–the place where top decision makers
meet to share strategies and solutions for dealing with
today’s issues, and hear about the trends and opportunities
that will give them a competitive edge in the future.
OCTOBER 25-28, 2011
Urban Marketplace is a unique conference,
brought to you by the Inner City and Urban Policy
Committee, on investment opportunities and development
strategies for Southern California’s emerging lower-income
and distressed neighborhoods. MARCH 18, 2011
The TOD Summit strives to engage public and
private sector leaders to discuss pressing transportation
and land use challenges with the intent to identify common
goals and principles that will lead to successful development
around transit. JUNE 2, 2011
FutureBuild LA creates a dynamic forum and
fosters dialogue allowing participants to explore sustainable
technology, and the connection between transportation,
green infrastructure, incentives, LEED, building design, and
building operation.
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
VantageForum is a pivotal day-long, interactive
event presents illuminating trends and forecasts from local,
regional and national perspectives. The program addresses
the impacts of an evolving international economic framework
and market fundamentals.
LARC Awards are presented to four recipients to
encourage and reward brave, innovative, and potentially
world changing thought and to honor those who have
distinguished themselves through unparalleled creative
achievement.
UrbanPlan is a simulation classroom exercise from
January to June for high school students created by the
Urban Land Institute. Students work in development teams
to analyze and respond to a hypothetical “Request for
Proposal” for the redevelopment of a specific urban area.
Development teams compete to secure the rights from a
fictitious city council made up of UrbanPlan volunteers.
Breakfast Programs is a monthly program series
for the whole ULI membership to gain new perspectives
and skills. In the past, the topics have focused on housing
trends, capital markets, parks, retail, entitlements and more.
Technical Assistance Panels offer public
agencies, private firms, and nonprofit organizations facing
complex land use and real estate issues in the greater Los
Angeles region expert and objective advice.
The Young Leaders Group creates opportunities
for young professionals to develop skills and build
relationships that will help them advance in their careers,
and to foster a connection to the broader ULI membership.
Meet and Greets provide opportunities to learn
about and discuss current projects, initiatives, and future
goals with prominent individuals in the planning, design and
government realms in the Los Angeles region.
Site Tours & Case Studies offer members the
opportunity to tour project and construction sites to get a
first hand look at the process in action. These tours are led
by individuals instrumental to the project, providing a one of
a kind experience.
Capital Market Series provides members and
non-members with current information, commentary and
insight on activities in the public and private real estate
markets.
Housing Initiative Council serves as a
platform to understand issues around housing and to
provide solutions to increase housing production in Los
Angeles.
Infrastructure Initiative Council addresses
infrastructure needs for the continued growth and
improvement of Los Angeles.
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