What

The mission of the ULI New York Infrastructure Council is to examine the major urban systems needed by the City of New York and the surrounding region, in order to function and prosper: transportation, telecommunications, energy, water supply, waste treatment and storm drainage. The Infrastructure Council assesses the relationships of these systems to each other, identifies future needs, trends and plans, and identifies successful infrastructure financing mechanisms worldwide. The Infrastructure Council promotes sustainable policies and practices which impact real estate development in the New York region and improves the understanding of their relationship to real estate values.

Local Product Councils meet on a quarterly basis and members are expected to attend at least 3 out of the 4 meetings during the ULI fiscal year. Membership is open only to ULI Members.

Cost: The Local Product Council fee is $150/year for private members and $75/year for public, non-profit, YLG, student, or retired members.

• Attend at least 3 out of the 4 meetings per year.
• Actively participate in council meetings and the Council’s information exchange.
• Attend any program and/or event that you are involved in planning.
• Actively participate in District Council activities.
• Must maintain an active ULI membership (Full or Associate).

Sample of Past Meeting Topics from FY24: 

1. Paving the way for the electric vehicle transition in NYC. Reaching EV goals will require robust coordination and partnerships across the public and private sectors to make the changes necessary to the city’s infrastructure to reach zero-emissions. This panel evaluated what strategies and policies need to be implemented to help spur such a transition in New York.
2. Panel discussion to illuminate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the development, implementation, and scaling of offshore wind projects across the five boroughs and region. 
3. Innovative or Alternate Project Delivery: P3s, DBFOMs, DB, Progressive DB, Tailored Project Delivery and more/how is risk allocation addressed in choosing an optimal Project Delivery method. 
4. Tour of East Midtown Waterfront Esplanade with Stantec, NYC Parks, and NYC EDC

How

Please complete the below form to apply for a position on the Infrastructure Council for a one-year term concurrent with ULI’s 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026). ULI NY’s Council leadership will review your application, determine your eligibility, and confirm your seat on a council.

You may only serve on one Local Product Council per Fiscal Year. Given the competitive nature of the application process, if you are not selected to be on your top choice Council, you will be considered for your second choice Council.

NOTE: Due to the limited number of seats available, applying does not guarantee a spot on a council. 

The application pulls information from your ULI member profile. If any of the information is incorrect, please make sure to update the information in your profile here.

Why

Members develop trusted connections with other experts and increase industry knowledge and expertise through the sharing of best practices and case studies.

ULI New York Diversity and Inclusion Initiative

ULI New York’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion emphasizes the importance of diversity to intentionally engage and leverage each of our members’ different perspectives to promote the change and advancement required to better create and sustain the thriving, resilient, and equitable communities that are the foundation blocks of ULI’s mission.

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