What

ULI’s Local Product Councils (formerly Initiative Councils) are modeled on ULI’s National Product Councils. Local Product Councils are designed to engage multi-disciplinary groups of mid and senior-level professionals involved in specific facets of real estate who commit to meet on a regular basis, develop trusted connections, and share best practices. ULI Washington’s LPCs offer an opportunity for land use experts to participate in 300-400 level conversations on specific topics within the real estate industry. Councils are application-based, member-only opportunities with registration limited to 35 – 45 members.

Program fees:

• $300 for private members
• $200 for public/non-profit/YLG members

Expectations of the Council members:

• Attend at least 2 out of the 3 meetings per year, which include site tours, speaker events, and a half-day LPC summit.
• Actively participate in Council meetings and information exchange.
• Attend any program and/or event that you are involved in planning.
• Actively participate in District Council activities.
• Maintain an active ULI membership (Full or Associate).

ULI Washington has five Local Product Councils:

• Housing Council – The Housing Council focuses on sharing best practices, emerging trends, and public and private approaches to producing and preserving all types of residential housing in the region. The Council will host discussions with thought leaders to explore market conditions and innovative approaches to solving problems that the DC area’s industry professionals face, especially within the context of office-to-residential conversions and the trends of the market over time. The Council is seeking members who will actively engage in an exchange of ideas between the public and private sectors to continue to push for additional housing at reasonable costs.
• Innovation & Technology Council – The ULI Washington Innovation & Technology Council provides a forum for regional thought leaders to come together and foster innovation by exploring practical applications of technology in the real estate industry. Innovation is broadly defined as “any new idea or solution” and includes tracks in development, design, experiential spaces, capital markets, venture capital, affordable housing, office, retail, housing, prop tech, technology, construction, sustainability, transportation, public policy and land use, research and academia, and other areas as may be of interest to membership.
• Commercial Office Council – This Council focuses on charting the path forward for the region’s office and commercial building stock. The Council provides a forum for candid conversations among stakeholders in the Commercial Real Estate industry: Owners, Operators, Developers; Capital Market, Finance, Lenders; Regulators, Policy Makers; and Architecture, Engineering, and Construction professionals.
• Prince George’s County Council – This Council brings together members active in development in Prince Georges County from the public and private sector as well as members who want to learn more about the unique opportunities and challenges within the county and how they relate to the region at large.

How

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with ULI Washington. Please complete the form below to apply for a position on the committee for a one-year term concurrent with ULI’s 2024-2025 fiscal year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025). ULI Washington’s leadership will review your application, determine your eligibility, and confirm your seat on a committee. The application period closes on May 31, 2024. 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.

It is expected that anyone expressing interest in a ULI Washington committee maintains their ULI Washington membership status for the duration of their time on that committee. 

Why

Members gain knowledge from their industry peers through shared best practices and case studies. Members develop trusted connections with other real estate professionals and experts.

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