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Category Archives: Press Releases
ULIsf Names Elliot R. Stein Executive Director
The Urban Land Institute-San Francisco Names Elliot R. Stein Executive Director Leading Global Real Estate Association’s Second Largest Chapter. The Urban Land Institute-San Francisco, the non-profit organization of land-use professionals, announced today the appointment of Elliot R. Stein as Executive Director effective May 7, 2012. Established in 1936, the Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit education and research institute with nearly 28,000 members worldwide, dedicated to providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities. With over 1,800 members across the Bay Area, ULI … READ MORE
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Bill Clinton Congratulates ULI for Honor Award
This week the National Building Museum (NBM) presented ULI with its annual Honor Award, recognizing the institute’s 75 years of leadership in urban planning, land use, and development. Former President Clinton and AOL founder Steve Case both congratulated ULI for its dedication to building sustainable communities worldwide. The business of real estate and community building will be permanently transformed by the evolution of the “sharing economy,” an era in which non-personal items such as cars and office space will be shared with increasing frequency by urban residents, according to internationally … READ MORE
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Recap: Redefining Oakland’s Broadway Corridor
The City of Oakland received a boost from ULI’s national expertise in re-visioning the Broadway corridor. The March 1st presentation at City Hall Council of Chambers culminated the City Study Visit, one component of the year-long program for the Oakland ULI Rose Center Fellows, four Oakland officials, Deanna Santana, Gregory Hunter, Aliza Gallo and Mayor Jean Quan. The ULI Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use assembled a national panel of professionals to visit the fellowship city of Oakland, learn about their land use challenges and advise the Fellow … READ MORE
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ULI networking…works.
We can’t celebrate all ULIer’s interesting new jobs and promotions, but ULI Board member Amy Neches’ move to TMG Partners is extra-notable with the San Francisco Business Times giving some credit to the unparalleled Urban Land Institute’s relationship-building: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2012/03/01/redevelopment-amy-neches-tmg-partners.html. Join our upcoming relationship and career events including: Excelling at the Game with Rick Dishnica on March 5, ULI Speed Networking on March 6, or Central Market and the Rebirth of a Neighbhorhood on March 8.
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Emerging Trends in San Francisco & San Jose
Emerging Trends Events in San Francisco & San Jose: Best Bets for Development and Investment for 2012, per Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers San Francisco seminar Dec. 13 & San Jose seminar Dec 14 to outline real estate industry’s forecasts. San Francisco and San Jose (12.06.11) – What do thousands of real estate executives locally and nationally think about the Northern California region’s prospects now, and through 2012? Why are San Francisco and San Jose among the Top Ten markets, and what will it take to stay there? With seminar-panels in San … READ MORE
Oakland Mayor Named as ULI Rose Center Fellow
Urban Land Institute San Francisco District Council announces that Oakland Mayor Jean Quan is one of four mayors of 2011-2012 Fellows for the ULI Daniel Rose Center for Public Leadership in Land Use. The national Urban Land Institute selected the mayors of Kansas City, Providence and Tampa, along with Quan for the year-long program. The mission of the ULI Rose Center is to encourage and support excellence in land use decision making. By providing public officials with access to information, best practices, peer networks, and other resources, the Center seeks … READ MORE
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ULIsf ED honored as Woman of Influence
ULI San Francisco Executive Director, Kate White, was recognized on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 for her outstanding contribution to the Northern California commercial real estate industry at an awards luncheon sponsored by Allen Matkins and the San Francisco Business Times. Professionals whose achievements have bettered the profession and our community as a whole are honored at the Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence awards luncheon and through online and printed editorial coverage by the San Francisco Business Times. The Northern California Real Estate Women of Influence program recognizes women … READ MORE
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CA Cities use ULI Technical Assistance Panels to Plan Development
ULI Opens 2011-12 Program for Other Northern California Cities Evaluating Growth Plans and Redevelopment Alternatives San Francisco (September 19, 2011) – The San Francisco District Council of the Urban Land Institute announced today that it is opening a call for proposals from Northern California cities, public agencies and non-profits to enlist ULI Technical Assistance Panels in the program’s 2011-2012 project-year. ULI has conducted over 25 Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) in Northern California – from San Jose to Sacramento to Santa Rosa – and their strong reception and results led to … READ MORE
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Apply Now: ULIsf Local Product Council Program
The ULI San Francisco District Council would like to announce the formation of two Local Product Councils. According to ULI San Francisco FY08-FY11 Chair Rick Dishnica: “Product Councils provide members with a unique opportunity to discuss candid market information with peers and established members of ULI, in a confidential and intimate setting.” ULI San Francisco’s Local Product Council Program will provide opportunities for members in particular development disciplines to study issues in depth, share information, and network with Bay Area colleagues. The goal is to bring the value of ULI’s … READ MORE
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ULI San Francisco Names New Chairman
ULI San Francisco is pleased to announce Michael Jameson as incoming chairman. Mike is succeeding Rick Dishnica and will hold the position for a three-year term, through July 2014. Jameson serves as the volunteer leader of our 1,800-member District Council, encompassing the greater Bay Area. He has been actively involved in many capacities within ULI, including Chairman of Sponsorship and longtime UrbanPlan volunteer. Jameson is Managing Director of Prudential Mortgage Capital Company in San Francisco. He is responsible for managing the firm’s third-party, commercial mortgage asset management. Jameson began his career … READ MORE
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