Events

SPUR invites gubernatorial candidate, entrepreneur and environmentalist Tom Steyer to speak directly to our membership in this special conversation series. This event is designed to introduce Steyer to the SPUR community while offering a deeper look at his policy priorities, leadership approach, and vision for California’s future. Through a thoughtful, moderated discussion, Steyer will share […]

A Citywide Look at Connectivity, Urban Evolution And Cultural Energy What You'll Learn How shifting migration patterns within the metro are reshaping demand, with Harris County returning to positive population growth in 2024–2025 after several years of outmigration How major connectivity initiatives and infrastructure investments are influencing where development, reinvestment and long term growth are […]

From Union Square’s Revival to Major Tenant Expansions, Leasing Strategy and Experiential Retail Growth Across the Bay Area What You’ll Learn: Understand where retail demand is strengthening across the Bay Area, which submarkets are seeing real leasing momentum, and how location performance is diverging between downtown and suburban corridors. Get an inside look at TMG’s […]

Lewisville is advancing a series of transformative redevelopment initiatives that demonstrate how coordinated planning, public private partnerships, and long-term vision can meaningfully reshape a community. This ULI hosted panel will explore several catalytic projects redefining key areas of the city, including the redevelopment of Lake Park, the revitalization of Old Town through placemaking efforts such […]

Join SPUR, Catalyze SV, & WoodWorks for the 3rd event in our 2026 Mass Timber Momentum series. The event includes 3 components: a hands-on display of mass timber materials from companies that produce mass timber, an in-person educational presentation covering the fundamentals of mass timber, and a structured networking mixer connecting developers, designers, manufacturers, and […]

California's insurance crisis has left hundreds of thousands of homeowners in the wildland-urban interface without affordable coverage options. As the state prepares to elect its next insurance commissioner, the stakes for wildfire-exposed communities have never been higher. SPUR and Rhino invite you to a candidate forum featuring candidates for California Insurance Commissioner, moderated by Megan […]

To commemorate the 1906 Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire, SPUR and partners are hosting a conversation on the past, present, and future of seismic safety in San Francisco. Join us to explore how the city has strengthened its building stock through retrofit programs and policy reforms, where risks remain, and what is needed next. […]

INVESTIGATING HOW POWER MARKETS, AI INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY EXPECTATIONS AND LAND CONSTRAINTS ARE RESHAPING DATA CENTER GROWTH. What You'll Learn: How Pacific Northwest data center growth, investment patterns, and public/private collaboration are reshaping one of North America’s most closely watched digital infrastructure regions.​ What project planning and site selection approaches are winning across urban edge, suburban […]

Opportunities & Challenges for Growth In One of Florida’s Fastest-Emerging Coastal Regions Attendees will walk away with: A clear understanding of the population and migration trends driving record demand for housing, jobs, and services across the Treasure Coast Insight into how affordability pressures from larger metros are reshaping demographics, housing demand, and long-term planning decisions […]

Maximizing Opportunity While Navigating Entitlement Processes, Heightened Supply and Institutional Competition Why This Matters: While that whole 'survive 'til '25' thing was great for bumper stickers, activity levels didn't surge back to life in the way that many anticipated. The Triangle region, however, remains one with considerable investment potential, labelled as the 11th ranked market […]

Navigating Funding Cuts, Enrollment Shifts, Housing Pressures and University Development Strategy What You'll Learn: How will the Senate's $1.33B Injection into statewide education help alleviate federal funding costs on public universities? With Boston’s ongoing housing shortage, what role can public private partnerships play in expanding student housing options? Thousands of new beds are planned across […]

By improving occupant and community health, well-being, and equity, USGBC is redefining green building—making spaces not just eco-friendly, but truly people-centered. Quality of Life impact area now accounts for 25 percent of total credits in LEED v5, emphasizing holistic, human-centric design solutions. Key integrated strategies include: Just and clean supply chains: ensuring equitable sourcing and transparency […]

Join NAIOP for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes program that brings together the full team behind the renovation of one of Boston’s most dynamic mixed-use environments for an in-depth conversation and guided tour experience. Dave Martel of Newmark will moderate a dynamic panel discussion with speakers representing every stage of the redevelopment process: Duna Chiofaro, The Chiofaro […]

Infrastructure Upgrades, Public Private Partnerships & Transformative Legislation What You'll Learn: Hear how cities, airports, transportation authorities and private developers are reimagining New York’s gateways, including introducing modern terminals, upgraded retail offerings, and new commercial real estate that generate revenue while transforming the passenger experience. Understand how evolving policy frameworks, including federal infrastructure funding, state […]

Join ULI Dallas-Fort Worth and its Center for Leadership for our Annual Advisory Services Showcase! ULI offers two types of planning assistance programs to local municipalities, neighborhood organizations, and non-profits who need help in finding practical solutions to local land use, planning, and economic development problems. The first is the Technical Assistance Panel or, TAP, […]

The ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean West Palm Beach Forum brings together industry leaders, developers, investors, and public officials to explore the dynamic growth and transformation of West Palm Beach and the broader region. This signature event highlights innovative projects, investment opportunities, and strategies shaping the area’s urban landscape. Attendees will engage in discussions on topics such […]

California has led on climate and environmental policy and implementation for decades - demonstrating that it is possible to deliver a clean environment while also growing the state’s economy. Today, several factors threaten this leadership. Actions at the federal level, including withdrawal of California’s waivers, repeal of EPA’s Endangerment Finding, and outright hostility toward renewable […]

Tracking Investment, Development and Demand Shifts Across the GTA, Hamilton and Waterloo Region Why This Matters Real estate decisions in 2026 are being made in a fundamentally different landscape. Capital is cautious, construction costs remain high, and policy is shifting fast. At the same time, Toronto is still the country’s most important market for commercial […]

Where Is Capital Moving In A Reset Market? Capital Deployment, Lending Appetite And Finding Value In A Cautious Market What You’ll Learn: How macroeconomic trends, interest rate movements, and geopolitical shifts are shaping capital flows and investment strategy in the UK CRE Where leading investors see value emerging across sectors and what to be cautious […]

How International Influence, Experience-Driven Expectations and Market Fundamentals Are Defining DFW’s Future What You’ll Learn: How major global events contribute to brand identity, perception and investment interest in a region the size of DFW How hosting the 2026 World Cup may influence district activation, tourism patterns, hospitality demand and long-term development opportunities across DFW How […]

As climate change and sea level rise increase flood risk to shoreline and inland communities, the cost to adapt can seem daunting. Public dollars alone won’t cut it. In this session, thought leaders from the Bay Area to the East Coast will share insights for how we pay to address resilience -- from innovative insurance, […]

San Francisco has long been a national leader in waste reduction, but moving to a truly circular economy requires more than diverting materials from landfills: it demands a systems-wide transformation of how the city designs, builds, feeds, and produces. The SF Environment Department (SFE) is preparing a circular economy roadmap for the city, outlining ambitious […]

Celebrate Earth Day with a screening of Beyond Zero, the story of Interface - the billion-dollar company redefining sustainable capitalism. Interface CEO Dan Hendrix will join us for an in-person conversation explorin ghow businesses can lead in the transition to an economy that prioritizes climate progress, not pollution. Participants will leave inspired and equipped to […]

A Real Estate Conference Aligning Community, Policy, and Investment to Shape Miami’s Next Urban Core Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of: The historical and cultural DNA of Little River & Little Haiti and why this foundation matters as development accelerates. Major projects reshaping the area, including the $3B+ Little River District, HueHub, […]

Exploring the City's Current Commercial Real Estate Market across Asset Classes and how the Future of Federal and Local Policies will Shape the Future Development of the District What You’ll Learn: About current trends in D.C. multifamily development and leasing Which local markets are hot and where are the most exciting development opportunities in the […]

Join ULI Chicago for an in-depth discussion on the current state of development across the city. This program brings together leading developers, architects, and public officials to explore how projects are moving forward in today’s evolving market. Attendees will gain insights into the strategies driving successful developments—from navigating financing and permitting challenges to fostering public-private […]

Delivering Resilient, Scalable Capacity in an Era of Explosive Digital Demand, Power Scarcity and Planning Constraints What You’ll Learn: How to deploy capital into data centre assets amid record demand, rising land prices, and power grid constraints Where the next wave of development is happening, from outer London to emerging regional hubs Strategies developers are […]

SPUR invites gubernatorial candidate and Mayor of San José Matt Mahan to speak directly to our membership in this special conversation series. This event is designed to introduce Mahan to the SPUR community while offering a deeper look at his policy priorities, leadership approach, and vision for California’s future. Through a thoughtful, moderated discussion, Mahan […]

Investing in Growth, Building the Future: Capital, Development and Opportunity What You’ll Learn: How investment capital is being deployed across Manchester’s commercial sectors, from prime office assets to emerging mixed-use districts The latest data on yields, rental growth, and supply constraints, and what that means for timing and strategy The rising influence of ESG, net-zero […]

A Comprehensive Look at The Most Successful Strategies to Develop, Sell and Market Your Project in 2026 CONDOVERSE brings together South Florida’s most influential condo leaders to unpack the forces that will define the next decade of development. Join top developers, architects, investors, city officials, and owner/operators as we explore the market at ground zero […]

Aligning Lending, Equity and CRE Incentives to Unlock The Garden State's Next Phase of Growth What You'll Learn: How is the pipeline of roughly 8,000 multifamily units in Northern New Jersey affecting expectations around absorption, rent growth and new starts? How are construction spending trends and cost pressures changing how teams phase, design and bid […]

This talk and gameplay workshop imagines new housing models through a creative reading of zoning laws SB 9 and SB 684, recent California reforms that can reshape residential neighborhoods. Learn about these laws at this hands-on workshop, where you can play a board game for co-designing a residential block, and win 3D-printed prizes. SB 9, […]

Hotels, Investment, Development, Building Upgrades, Branded Residences, Restaurants & Long Term Stays What You'll Learn: Hear how hotel owners and operators across the country are driving margin growth in a high-cost environment through smarter labor strategies, centralized services, automation, and new operational technologies. Understand what today’s lenders, private equity firms, and brand partners are underwriting—and […]

Designing, Delivering, Managing and Activating Dynamic Stadium District Destinations What You’ll Learn: What best practices exist in cultivating an authentic sense of place that draws consumers in and keeps them returning? How can property owners and managers best align design, activation, and programming to enhance vibrancy and engagement? How can entertainment districts ensure activation on […]

Join local industry leaders for a focused discussion on the issues most shaping the servicing landscape in 2026. The program will examine the current economic outlook, emerging regulatory developments – including updates related to SASB – and the increasing prevalence of distress across asset classes. Panelists will share insights on restructures, special servicing activity, and […]

Break barriers. Build wealth. You have watched the deals happen. You have helped clients build wealth. But when it comes to personally investing in commercial real estate, you hesitate. Why? For too long, women have been left out of the conversation and the profits of commercial real estate investing. That ends now. CREW Network invites you to a powerful, no-fluff live […]

Join ULI Westchester/Fairfield and the City of New Rochelle for a dynamic two-part panel discussion exploring The LINC—its origins, purpose, and transformative potential for urban revitalization. Speakers to include Mayor Yadira Ramos- Herbert , City Manager, Wilfredo Melendez and other CRE industry professionals. Panel I: The LINC and the Power of Urban Design to Reconnect […]

The commercial real estate finance industry is facing a significant wave of loan maturities over the next 18-24 months, challenging the market’s ability to refinance loans originated in a very different interest rate and valuation environment. As this maturity cycle unfolds, borrowers, lenders, servicers, and investors are reassessing risk, capital availability, and execution strategies. Join […]