What is the Pathways to Inclusion Initiative?

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the institute has more than 45,000+ members worldwide representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines.

The Pathways to Inclusion Initiative is designed to broaden ULI membership and expand the professional networks of minority real estate and land use professionals in Washington, D.C. We believe that by diversifying our membership we can better fulfill our organization’s mission to create and sustain thriving communities.

The Pathways to Inclusion Initiative provides up to 20 people of color with scholarships for one-year of ULI membership and access to programs, designed to serve, support and engage its participants throughout the year.  In addition to ULI Washington’s existing programs and benefits, this year’s Pathways cohort will participate in regular programming and networking opportunities with current and former Pathways participants, ULI Washington and industry leaders.

Who is Eligible to Participate?

The Pathways to Inclusion initiative is designed to increase the participation of groups who are underrepresented in the land use and real estate fields, defined as being African American/African descent, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Middle Eastern, and Asian descent. Pathways applicants must live in the Washington metropolitan area and can be current or former members or new to ULI.

Submission Instructions:

The Pathways to Inclusion FY25 Class application can be completed here. Please disregard the application fields below– only applications completed through this link will be considered.

Applications are due by May 31, 2024.  If you have additional questions, please contact ULI Washington at [email protected].

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