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San Diego County Development Turns Inward

Formerly a bastion of sprawling suburban developments, the San Diego region is experiencing a renaissance of urban infill development and higher-density, mixed use construction projects.

April 10, 2022 - Urban Land Institute

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What Makes a High Quality Park?

A new report can help park developers and managers assess quality, park by park and systemwide, to make investments and address disparities in access to high quality parks.

July 8, 2021 - Urban Land Institute

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New ULI Report Classifies Differences Among Suburbs

The U.S. remains largely a suburban nation, though central cities are experiencing a great comeback after years of population loss. But what exactly is a suburb? A new report from the Urban Land Institute provides answers by providing subcategories.

December 9, 2016 - Urban Land Institute

The ULI Urban Open Space Award Goes to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas

The ULI has granted its annual award for the best new open space to Klyde Warren Park, a freeway cap park in Dallas.

October 28, 2014 - Urban Land Institute

Integrating Health, Housing, and Resilience

The Urban Land Institute proposes the blending of solutions in housing and public health as a method of increasing the resilience of cities threatened by natural disasters of all kinds.

September 6, 2014 - Urban Land Institute

Will Compact Development Define America's Next Era of Land Use?

'America 2013', a report released this week by the Urban Land Institute, presents the results of a nationwide survey on housing, transportation, and community preferences. Demographic trends indicate a continued demand for city living.

May 16, 2013 - Urban Land Institute

Housing Recovery Gains Momentum, But Are We in for a Bumpy Ride?

While the housing market showed signs of improvement last year, economists are now confident that a recovery is underway. Housing currently adds 13 percent to the nation's economic growth, but is this a good thing?

February 1, 2013 - Urban Land Institute

Putting the Bloom Back on the Rose Bowl

An Urban Land Institute panel of experts has delivered a vision for how to revitalize the historic Rose Bowl and its environs.

February 11, 2012 - Urban Land Institute

Top Cities For Development In Asia Pacific

Osaka, Shanghai, and Tokyo are considered top Asia Pacific cities in terms of real estate investment and development prospects, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2007, just published by the Urban Land Institute.

October 5, 2006 - Urban Land Institute

Ten Principles for Creating Value from Local Government Property

Local authorities in the UK are responsible for around £130 billion of real estate. Arguably, this asset base represents the largest untapped resource in local government.

August 6, 2006 - Urban Land Institute

Ten Principles for Rethinking the Mall

These ten principles, part of a report from the Urban Land Institute, will help you determine how to 'rethink' existing mall developments as well as provide guidance when new shopping malls are being developed.

August 3, 2006 - Urban Land Institute

A Global Urban Agenda

The Urban Land Institute publishes a "Global Urban Agenda", which highlights issues discussed at ULI’s World Cities Forum, 2005.

December 9, 2005 - Urban Land Institute

Growing Smart On The Fringe

ging suburban fringe development should focus less on regulation and more on education.

May 29, 2005 - Urban Land Institute

Higher Density Development: Myth and Fact

This is the sixth in a series of publications designed to dispel myths and offer good examples related to growth and land use.

March 28, 2005 - Urban Land Institute

Lower Manhattan: Rebuilding, Renewing, And Remembering

Rebuilding the World Trade Center site is just one facet of the grand—and challenging—effort to renew New York’s downtown.

October 1, 2004 - Urban Land Institute

Developer Profile: Pres Kabacoff

The Urban Land Institute profiles Pre Kabacoff, New Orleans-based developer that specializes in breathing new life into abandoned, historic neighborhoods.

August 13, 2004 - Urban Land Institute

Smart Growth Communities Are More Affordable

Smart growth lowers consumer location costs for housing and transportation, a ULI analysis shows.

September 12, 2003 - Urban Land Institute

Congestion Charging -- London And Beyond

An Urban Land Institue policy forum examines London's congestion pricing and the implications of imposing fees to drive downtown.

August 22, 2003 - Urban Land Institute

Ten Principles For Successful Development Around Transit

ULI offers 10 principles that can serve as a checklist for the development of pedestrian-scale communities that will be suitable for public transportation.

August 7, 2003 - Urban Land Institute

Inner-City Retail: Ten Principles To Maximize Success

The Urban Land Institute identifies ten principles for successful urban retail development.

July 24, 2003 - Urban Land Institute

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