What is ULI?

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) was originally incorporated on December 14, 1936, as an independent, nonprofit, research and education organization under the name of the National Real Estate Foundation for Practical Research and Education. On December 20, 1939, the name was changed to Urban Land Institute and the Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws were amended accordingly. In 1986, the name was changed to ULI−the Urban Land Institute.

Urban Land Institute is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. ULI now has more than 45,000 members worldwide in 81 countries. ULI is the oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world.

ULI IS ITS MEMBERS! Through our members’ dedication to the mission and their shared expertise, the Institute has been able to set standards of excellence in development practice. For more information, please visit uli.org.

Our Mission:  is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide.

Mission Commitments: Connect, Inspire, Lead.

What is the Triangle?

Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill North Carolina.  The Triangle District Council derives its name from the Research Triangle Park which is home to many leading technology firms. This portion of North Carolina is also home to world-class universities and medical centers. The region is a ‘community of communities’ comprised of large and small cities, each having its own distinct character. The strong economy has brought new investment and national awards in recognition of the region’s high quality of life.

What is ULI Triangle?

ULI Triangle is 700+ members strong. Our District Council offers abundant opportunities to get involved, get educated, and meet other professionals in the real estate industry. We host monthly programs on relevant land use topics, and provide our members opportunities to better their community through outreach and education. At the current time, our district Committees include: Action (Housing, Transportation & Land Use), Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Governance & Leadership, Membership, Programming, Sponsorship, UrbanPlan for Public Officials & UrbanPlan for Universities, Women’s Leadership Initiative Steering (WLI), and Young Leader Group (YLG). For more information on our committees click here. 

ULI Triangle District Council serves the eastern half of North Carolina, from Burlington to Wilmington. ULI Charlotte District Council serves the western half of the state. As a ULI member, you may attend programs in any District Council.

What is ULI Carolinas?

ULI Triangle, ULI Charlotte, and ULI South Carolina collaborate to bring one of the largest ULI regional meetings with top speakers and leaders in the industry. The ULI Carolinas Meeting attracts more than 700 attendees annually. It is the only event that brings together EVERY sector of the real estate industry in one place for North and South Carolina. By attending, you build relationships with developers, investors, architects, planners, brokers, academics, attorneys, decision makers, and government—and get the cutting-edge information you need to build your business.