ULI Philadelphia

02/25/2025

In the time since the pandemic the housing market has endured a period of hyper-inflation, wild swings in cap rates and interest rates, administration changes at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as an affordability crisis and historic wave of supply at the same time. Join the ULI Philadelphia Housing Product Council for a deep dive discussion with perspectives from developers, the capital markets, and the public sector on creative strategies and solutions to produce new housing supply in today's topsy turvy environment.

Learn more and register today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/1651C4C2-7D47-40E9-9969-71601B788E53/

Thank you to our Host Sponsor: Baker Tilly

Interested in supporting this program? Learn more:https://ulidigitalmarketing.blob.core.windows.net/ulidcnc/sites/28/2025/02/ULIPHLFY25-Housing-Sponsorship-Opportunities.pdf

02/24/2025

Accepting applications now through Saturday, March 1st for projects in the Philadelphia region (including Central PA, Delaware, the Lehigh Valley and Southern New Jersey) that represent outstanding and transformational land use developments, best practices, and creative visioning.

Winning projects represent the highest standards of achievement in the development industry and advance the ULI mission to shape the future of the built environment for positive impact in communities worldwide.

Learn more and apply today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/awards/

02/18/2025

Are you interested in learning about tax incentives for your projects? Hear how the 179D deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings can be utilized by designers and developers, including recent updates or proposed changes under the new administration at our February Member Breakfast program. Dive into the benefits of the 45L credit for energy-efficient residential properties and how the shift in political leadership could influence tax reform, and what changes may affect the availability and structure of these incentives.

Guest Presenter: Jesse Stanley, P.E., Director and Practice Leader of KBKG’s 179D Tax Deduction Group

Members-Only Exclusive

Breakfast, Coffee & Networking Included

Register Today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/7ED934EB-3A62-47AF-9907-B288A28ABF31/

02/13/2025

A developer, a policy maker, and a designer walk into a bar…think you've heard this one before? Join the ULI NEXT cohort as we pull back the curtain for a candid conversation about how these disciplines could better communicate with one another—and the public—to get high-impact projects completed more successfully. Come for a discussion and robust Q&A between leaders with cross-disciplinary experience to learn about common misunderstandings, unhelpful jargon, what they’ve always wanted to say to their counterparts, and how to better speak each other's language. Networking time with fellow attendees will offer a chance to practice some of what you learn.

Speakers include: Martha Cross, Principal, MAKE Advisory Services, LLC Services; Nancy Gephart, SVP, Investments, CEI-Boulos Capital Management; Job Itzkowitz, Executive Director, Old City District; Meagan Whetstone, Senior Vice President of Development, Mosaic Development Partners JV Development; and moderated by Ben Willis, Associate Principal, Union Studio Architecture & Community Design

Thank you to our event sponsor: Blueprint Commercial

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Learn more:https://ulidigitalmarketing.blob.core.windows.net/ulidcnc/sites/28/2025/02/ULI-PHL-FY25-NEXT-Silos-Sponsorship-Opportunities.pdf

Register today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/D412E3B7-A42F-4FC7-BFCE-499581F97A0C/

Panelist Nancy Gephart SVP. Investments, CEI-Boulos Capital Management View in Member Directory Will open in a new window

02/11/2025

Now recruiting panelists for the Housing Supply and Attainability Strategy for the Lehigh Valley Technical Assistance Panel on March 27-28!

Nearly a decade of suppressed housing construction, combined with a consistently growing population, has resulted in a shortage of residential units regionwide. A mismatch between household incomes and housing price points is also occurring. The Housing Supply and Attainability Strategy aims to identify achievable ways of increasing housing at appropriate income levels and in locations that support the needs of everyone.

Learn more and apply today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/housing-supply-and-attainability-strategy-for-the-lehigh-valley-tap/

01/14/2025

The strategic benefits of domestic manufacturing are well known, but what is the current state of manufacturing in the United States, and what does the future hold? Join the ULI Philadelphia Industrial Product Council for a lunchtime panel discussion where we'll explore ways to strengthen local manufacturing while discussing specific policies and incentives that can help businesses grow.

Learn more and register today:

01/08/2025

Free for members! Join your fellow real estate and land use professionals in Central PA for the perfect antidote to “cabin fever!” Enjoy appetizers, networking, and meet new friends and fellow ULI members while collaborating over trending topics in the real estate and the construction industries. Learn more about ways you can become involved in the Central PA Regional Council and get the most of your ULI membership!

Registration includes appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar will be available.

Learn more and register: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/5ECEDC7A-76FE-4008-BD2A-24806B30D160/

Thank you to our Host Sponsor: Mowery Construction

Interested in sponsoring this event? Learn more:https://ulidigitalmarketing.blob.core.windows.net/ulidcnc/sites/28/2025/01/ULI-PHLFY25-Central-PA-Cabin-Fever-Event.pdf

01/06/2025

Join fellow real estate and land use leaders for an evening of friendly competition and networking to support ULI Philadelphia's UrbanPlan program! Learn how UrbanPlan supports the next generation of diverse real estate leaders during a Lightning Round Happy Hour as UrbanPlan aficionados guide attendees through a fast and fun team-based competition to introduce you to the program.

This is a great way to get to know other ULI members, meet current UrbanPlan volunteers, explore volunteering yourself, and get a taste of the concepts covered in an UrbanPlan workshop - all over snacks and cocktails.

All proceeds from this program will help support the growth and reach of UrbanPlan throughout the Philadelphia region. We hope to see you there!

Check out what our UrbanPlan volunteers have to say about their experiences ➡️

Learn more and register today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/65848A57-61BF-4712-822B-A63B30ACF544/

12/16/2024

ULI Philadelphia's Young Leaders Group is proud to present the annual Shark Tank event. Join emerging Philadelphia real estate developers as they pitch their projects to some of the largest local real estate icons and industry leaders. This year’s Shark Tank will showcase two developers that have demonstrated a commitment to historical preservation through the repurposing, conservation, conversion, and/ or sustainment of their portfolios. Learn more and register for the event:https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/BB38BD95-51D9-4F1E-AA9C-09CEA05CAB85/

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: we are soliciting proposals from savvy emerging real estate entrepreneurs to showcase and pitch their real estate small to mid-scale development projects to participate in this event. The deadline to submit proposals is January 10, 2025. Learn more and submit your proposal here: https://philadelphia.uli.org/shark-tank-2025-call-for-proposals/

Thank you to our event sponsors: Brandywine Realty Trust and LRK

Read more about this year's call for Fish proposals!

12/12/2024

Curious about UrbanPlan? Join fellow real estate and land use leaders for an evening of friendly competition and networking to support ULI Philadelphia's UrbanPlan program! Learn how UrbanPlan supports the next generation of diverse real estate leaders during a Lightning Round Happy Hour as UrbanPlan aficionados guide attendees through a fast and fun team-based competition to introduce you to the program.

This is a great way to get to know other ULI members, meet current UrbanPlan volunteers, explore volunteering yourself, and get a taste of the concepts covered in an UrbanPlan workshop - all over snacks and cocktails.

From the creative challenge of balancing competing community demands while preserving your vision, to the financial challenge of maintaining economic viability while managing risk, to the marketing challenge of selling your plan to city council, there is no better way to get introduced to this exciting program.

All proceeds from this program will help support the growth and reach of UrbanPlan throughout the Philadelphia region. We hope to see you there!

Thank you to our sponsors: Gilbane Building Company AR Spruce LLC

Register today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/65848A57-61BF-4712-822B-A63B30ACF544/

12/03/2024

🥂 🍾 New this year! 🥂 🍾 Join ULI Philadelphia for our annual holiday gathering featuring a merry holiday brunch! Mingle with ULI colleagues and friends over stunning views and festive bites & beverages. Don’t miss out on our most popular networking event of the year – no program, no speakers, just fun.

Learn more and register today: https://philadelphia.uli.org/events/detail/FCBB7D3A-F187-41F5-93A1-BABBF9321FCD/

During the party, stop by the Center City District table to learn more about holiday festivities, events, and shopping opportunities to keep the merriment going past the brunch.

Holiday Donation Drive - ULI PHL Young Leaders have partnered with Valley Youth House and their Achieving Independence Center to present a holiday donation drive for their community members.

Learn more about Valley Youth House - https://valleyyouthhouse.org/

Purchase gifts from their Holiday Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/22G4C21T5C7PP?ref_=wl_share