WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More than 6,500 of the world's foremost real estate industry leaders are expected at the Urban Land Institute's (ULI) 2017 Fall Meeting, set for October 23-26 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
As the largest of the institute's events and the industry's premier meeting, the Fall Meeting – widely considered a "must-attend" gathering -- is known for providing timely and informative real estate analyses, and for offering networking opportunities with influential real estate professionals. Reflecting ULI's multidisciplinary membership, the event is the only industry gathering that explores all aspects of real estate and all issues affecting real estate. The deadline to receive a discount for early registration is Friday, September 22 (after that date, the registration fee will increase by $300).
"The Fall Meeting has played an important role in my professional success," said ULI Americas Chairman Patricia R. "Trish" Healy, principal at Hyde Street Holdings, LLC, in Raleigh, North Carolina. "Over the past two decades, I have attended every Fall Meeting to build connections, learn best practices, share lessons learned, and do business face-to-face. I always come away with new ideas and takeaways that I bring back to my office."
NBA basketball legend Earvin "Magic" Johnson, the chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, an investment conglomerate valued at an estimated $1 billion dollars; Wall Street Journal columnist Peggy Noonan; and globally renowned architect Frank Gehry, who designed the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, will headline an impressive list of keynote speakers as well as thought leaders who are influencing the built environment through their work. In addition, findings from the highly anticipated Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2018 survey will be discussed during a general session that spotlights the most favorable markets for investment and development next year. (Last year, Austin, Texas ranked first; Los Angeles took fifth place.)
Building resilient communities – a particularly timely topic given the aftermath of hurricanes Harvey and Irma – will be explored along with a wide range of urban issues such as housing affordability, gentrification and social equity, technology advancements, and demographic shifts, all with a focus on the short- and long-term implications for real estate. The Fall Meeting will also include programming specific to the extraordinary transformation of downtown Los Angeles into a highly sought-after place to live as well as work.
Each day of the meeting will emphasize a separate area of focus:
The meeting's Host Committee, which is responsible for providing input on programming and highlighting Los Angeles's considerable assets, is being chaired by longtime ULI leaders Robert Lowe, Sr., founding chairman of Lowe Enterprises, Inc., and Wayne Ratkovich, president of The Ratkovich Company.
"The Los Angeles region, founded on innovation and creativity, is a place where the future is alive and thriving," Lowe said. "With the Fall Meeting hosted here, ULI members have a valuable opportunity to share expertise and insights for improving community building around the world. Our city is leading the way with inspired and highly successful design and development. We are excited to explore these best practices at the meeting."
Since 2011, the last time ULI's Fall Meeting was held in the Los Angeles, nearly 80 major developments have been built or are underway in the downtown area. "The revitalization of the urban core has been nothing short of transformational," Ratkovich said. "However, the downtown's makeover is only one part of Los Angeles's renaissance. We look forward to showcasing the many projects throughout the area that are making the city more sustainable and livable."
About the Urban Land Institute
The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit education and research institute supported by its members. Its mission is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. Established in 1936, the institute has more than 40,000 members worldwide representing all aspects of land use and development disciplines. For more information, please visit uli.org or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
SOURCE Urban Land Institute