Urban Land Archives

From federal office buildings to surplus municipal land, underused public assets are attracting developers seeking sites for mixed-use projects, housing, and economic development.

With billions of dollars in projects facing delays or cancellations, experts assess the broader implications for real estate and economic development.

HKS architect Mark Williams discusses the challenges of converting NFL venues to meet FIFA standards, from natural grass systems to arena infrastructure and fan experience.

Industry leaders at the 2026 ULI Resilience Summit said physical climate threats increasingly shape commercial real estate valuation, investment strategy, and long-term asset strength.

Supporters of travel trailers, Park Model RVs, and tiny homes say they offer a faster, less expensive path to housing people experiencing homelessness. The challenge is navigating building codes, zoning restrictions, and infrastructure costs.

From the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority to her own Philadelphia portfolio, this veteran developer built a career grounded in community development and relationship-driven housing.

States will soon start selecting a new generation of eligible census tracts under revised federal rules that narrow qualification standards, expand rural incentives, and reshape where long-term investment capital could flow next.

How the ULI Foundation is turning member expertise into measurable community impact.

Industry leaders outline a more income-focused approach to capital investment amid heightened macro-volatility and geopolitical risk.

How ULI and its members helped communities navigate housing, climate, and growth challenges in FY25.

Developers and nonprofit leaders mix affordability, supportive services, creative workspace, and placemaking as the city becomes increasingly costly for artists and vulnerable residents.

As market appreciation becomes harder to rely on, investors are increasingly pursuing returns through revenue growth, active management, and specialized sectors where expertise can create a competitive edge.

As electricity demand surges, battery storage and solar powered projects financed through Opportunity Zones offer a fast, cost-effective path to expand grid capacity; stabilize energy costs; and deliver long-term, contracted returns.

Retail executives say limited new supply is supporting rent growth, redevelopment activity, and competitive acquisitions.

Form-based zoning, a predictable planning process, and streamlined approvals are letting Nashville add housing at a pace that’s easing rent pressures.

How a barrier island transformed stormwater infrastructure into a model for climate adaptation and public investment

Why existing USDOT loan programs for development near transit go largely unused—and how the Build HUBS Act aims to make them workable for real estate deals.

Explore how urban placemaking is reshaping Greater Paris beyond the périphérique. Discover how La Défense and Saint-Ouen tackle growth, community, and remote work.

Fulton Community Reentry Center, SoMA at 25 Water Street, One Madison Avenue among this year’s winners

The former Hines executive discusses how AI is reshaping underwriting, asset management, operations, and decision-making throughout commercial real estate.

Industry leaders point to selective acquisitions, operational discipline, and sector-specific opportunities as geopolitical volatility and higher interest rates continue to reshape global real estate markets.

The ULI Impact Lab is transforming how America’s foremost real estate network turns expertise into action, and action into lasting impact.

A new phase of waterfront redevelopment is advancing mixed-use development, infrastructure investment, and resilience along the Cumberland River.

ULI’s immersive simulation puts decision-makers in the developer’s seat to navigate land use trade-offs, financing constraints, and community priorities.

At ULI’s Spring Meeting, panelists detailed how layered financing, Opportunity Zone equity, and aggressive site activation helped transform a vacant St. Louis industrial property into a thriving mixed-use district.

At the Institute’s Spring Meeting, economists and investment strategists say higher interest rates and uneven growth are pushing commercial real estate back to fundamentals.

Interviewed by ULI Global CEO Angela Cain at ULI’s Spring Meeting, the Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky-Tonk team discussed adaptive reuse, crowd management, and balancing tourism growth with the downtown experience.

A coordinated model of public investment, private capital, and regional collaboration is reshaping the city’s core.

At the Lewis Center Sustainability Forum, Nashville leaders showed how partnerships with congregations and related groups are unlocking land for affordable housing.

Since opening in 2022, the soccer-specific stadium has anchored a broader public-private effort to reposition the 117-acre campus as a mixed-use district with new housing and coordinated infrastructure investment.

What if every design decision, master plan, and capital stack put health and social equity first? Over the course of three days, HLN Cohort 9 explored Portland, Oregon, as students of a city that dances between aspiration and accountability.

New policy, capital, and delivery models are reshaping the case for factory-built housing.

Intercollegiate team Nexus takes the top prize at the 2026 ULI Hines Student Competition–Europe for their innovative urban strategy for Les Ardoines in Paris.

Designed for working people 55 and older, the development blends housing, wellness, and social spaces to support connection and long-term stability.

Public-private investment, innovative financing, and coordinated development strategies are accelerating housing redevelopment and restoring neighborhood markets in Baltimore.

Developers, investors, and lenders discuss cost-efficient construction, preservation strategies, and new capital partnerships to expand housing affordability.

How an Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel helped guide downtown Nashville’s recovery and long-term economic development.

Solving the affordable housing crisis requires execution, not just invention. Explore how aligning financing, zoning, and cross-sector coordination builds real results.

Explore how DOORWAYS’ Jefferson Avenue Campus in St. Louis integrates housing and 360-degree HIV care to empower residents and redefine urban development.

A ULI U.K. event highlights the role of public and private partnership options to create 12 large-scale housing projects for up to 300,000 homes across the country.

As construction activity slows outside data centers, reduced project starts could weigh on job creation, local investment, and urban growth trajectories.

The riverfront park redesign integrates flood mitigation, stormwater management, and green infrastructure with flexible public space along the St. Johns River.

An interdisciplinary team representing the University of Texas at Austin has won the 2026 ULI/Hines Urban Design Competition with a plan to transform Austin’s Hancock Center into a sustainable, connected hub dubbed “The GreenLink.”

From community-driven development work in Portland to leadership roles at the U.S. Green Building Council, Hallová demonstrates how real estate can build long-term community wealth and inclusion.

How can the Philippines close a 10-million-unit housing gap? Industry experts at the 2026 ULI Symposium weigh in on 4PH, modular builds, and cutting red tape.

Opportunity Insights research finds children raised in HOPE VI redevelopments earn 50 percent more as adults, reinforcing the role of mixed-income development, social networks, and place-based public policy in economic mobility.

Discover 10 innovative infill projects—from mass timber towers to shipping container apartments—proving that small-scale development can solve big urban challenges.

At ULI U.K.’s conference, former Pittsburgh mayor Tom Murphy and Sheffield City Council chief executive Kate Josephs discussed how economic development strategies, capital investment, innovation ecosystems, and land use planning are helping legacy industrial hubs reposition for growth after decades of decline.

A preview of three projects on the ULI Spring Meeting tour—from a new downtown venue to a production campus reshaping the live music industry.

How public-private partnerships and targeted urban infrastructure are advancing downtown revitalization and the creative economy in a midsize market.