Apply Now for Regional Initiative Councils

Modeled after national product councils, the mission of the regional initiative council program is to convene councils comprised of ULI members to promote learning, build District Council leadership, share knowledge and expertise and encourage regional collaboration.

The RICs provide opportunities for leadership and volunteer involvement in ULI, at the regional level, by promoting excellence in programming, by fostering a culture of openness, and by sharing issues critical to land use planning and real estate development. Click here for more information.

Council Types and Topics

Market Impact Council (MIC)
This council will explore the opportunities created in our communities by large employers (such as corporations, universities and medical centers) and major market transactions. Discussion will center around economic development impacts that result from these employers and how developers can leverage the demand for supporting industries, housing and commercial real estate. The council will also investigate incentive programs and infrastructure requirements that are necessary to support the growth of these entities.

Rethinking Southern Cities Council (RSC)
This council will explore how southern cities can best harness their growth in a more urban and authentic fashion. Discussion will center around how continuing population growth and demographic shifts and preferences will affect development patterns, infill development, adaptive reuse of historic or obsolete buildings, transportation, infrastructure and urban housing.

Young Leaders Council (YLC)
Formerly the Regional Partnership Forums (rPF), this council is open to Young Leader Group members that are ready to get involved at the next level of ULI. Each meeting will include professionals from the industry sharing their best practices, discussing catalytic real estate projects in our communities, and fostering regional idea exchange amongst council members.

2016 Council Meeting Dates

February 28-29, 2016 – Raleigh, NC (prior to the Carolinas’ Meeting)
August 25-26, 2016 – Columbia, SC

Application deadline is November 30, 2015 at 5pm. To Apply, Click Here.
Applicants will be notified by December 31, 2015. For more information about requirements and expectations, click here.