Since the launch of WLI in 2013, ULI Charlotte has provided special programming for women in ULI and have seen an increase in participation in leadership and on committees. We are thrilled to see the increased numbers of ULI female members getting involved. We must be doing something right, but if you have some ideas, please share them.

Upcoming Activities

With a successful symposium in January on The Changing Workplace, the WLI committee has been busy pulling together additional programs and activities. We want to offer education, networking and community impact throughout our activities.

Discovering the Rail Trail ($15)

May 10, 2016 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

SouthEnd – Atherton Mill

Learn about Charlotte’s new Rail Trail and nearby developments, in a fun and engaging scavenger hunt. Charlotte’s Rail Trail will be a vibrant public park that winds through the very heart of our city, where the unexpected can be found around every bend. The 3.3 mile trail will connect communities and knit together neighborhoods from Sedgefield, Southside Park, Brookhill, Dilworth, Wilmore, and South End to Uptown.

The Rail Trail will become the place to discover cafés and bars, explore galleries, see artists at work, stumble upon an impromptu concert, stroll with your family, or relax on a bench and watch the city come alive around you.

The walkway alongside the Blue Line already exists. With the help of passionate supporters, today’s trail will be transformed into a network of gardens, public art, unique spaces and activities, and an endless string of places to sit, eat and play.

WLI and Habitat’s Women Build

Thursday, June 16, 2016

ULI Charlotte’s WLI has an Adopt-a-Day as part of the Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build. Four homes in the Charlotte area will be built by women only. ULI is doing our part on June 16 and we need your participation.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING? Trim-work. Tools and training will be available onsite that day (no special talents are necessary)

WHERE The location of our work will be determined closer to the date

HOW DO I SIGN UP? Click here for more information and to register. Emails will be sent to the registered participants, as information is available.

We look forward to building something for our Charlotte community. Thank you for your commitment and leadership.

Another activity for Women Build is the BlueJean Bash on May 14. Click here for more information.

ULI Women Leaders Provide Technical Assistance

As part of the WLI partnership with Habitat for Humanity, women members are working with the Reid Park Neighborhood to provide expertise on specific land use challenges. This is part of the ULI Technical Assistance Panel program, but uniquely reaching out with an all-star female panel of member experts to assist the community. Another way our ULI women members are sharing their expertise and helping our community thrive.