Current Councils At ULI Houston:

• Houston Community Development Council
• Small-Scale Development Council

Potential New Councils* For 2025 At ULI Houston:

* We’ve opened applications to launch new councils this year. The final number of councils available will be based on interest among members. Should there be significant interest in one topic, it is possible multiple groups, also known as flights, of a Local Member Council topic could be created.

Affordable / Workforce Housing – This council explores innovative solutions for addressing the demand for affordable and workforce housing. Members examine policies, financing mechanisms, and development strategies that promote equitable housing opportunities while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Community Development – Focused on sharing best practices in the planning, financing and development of both traditional and non-traditional master-planned communities throughout the region.

Health Care & Life Sciences – This council delves into the intersection of real estate, health care, and life sciences, covering trends in medical office buildings, research facilities, wellness-focused developments, and the integration of health-centric design in urban and suburban communities.

Industrial/Office Park Development – Dedicated to the evolution of industrial and office park real estate, this council discusses emerging trends such as e-commerce logistics, last-mile delivery hubs, sustainable industrial development, and the reimagining of office park environments post-pandemic.

Multifamily – With a focus on market-rate and affordable multifamily housing, this council explores best practices in financing, design, property management, and tenant experience.

Public Sector – Exclusively for public sector professionals, this council focuses on best practices in land use planning, infrastructure investment, and regulatory frameworks. Members share best practices and strategies to shape resilient, equitable, and sustainable communities.

Small Scale Development – The SSDC strives to create an arena of learning, brainstorming, and cooperation between developers and associated trades whose focus is on projects of a small scale. The SSDC covers a variety of market sectors, including retail, hospitality, single and multi-family residential, office, and adaptive reuse projects.

Sustainable Development – Aiming to accelerate the adoption and implementation of sustainability, resiliency, and health across the real estate industry. The council provides a forum for exchange of emerging best practices including planning, financing, entitlements, design, construction, and operational aspects of projects that advance triple bottom-line benefits while fostering more sustainable built environments.

Technology and Innovation – This council focus on exploring how technology impacts development and development trends as well as how the real estate industry can help drive technology for better land-use decision-making.

Urban Mixed-Use Development – Focused on the complexities of mixed-use real estate, this council discusses design strategies, financing models, and market trends influencing urban developments that integrate residential, retail, office, and public spaces to create vibrant communities.

Capital Markets – Serves as a forum to explore and discuss current trends, challenges, and opportunities in financial markets and their transformative impact on real estate investment. Bringing together experts in real estate finance and investment, this council explores capital flows, risk management, emerging market trends, and innovative funding structures for real estate projects across asset classes.