Over the last several years, ULI Austin has won wide recognition as a statewide leader on growth issues. Our reputation as the expert “voice of reason” increases, while we deliver new levels of value and services to a growing membership.
 
At the end of 2008, ULI Austin will have hosted 27 programs addressing critical topics to our region such as infrastructure, sustainable urbanism, real estate strategy and affordable housing, to name a few. We also conducted the first ever All-Texas Young Leader Event in June, inviting members from Houston, North Texas and San Antonio District Councils to participate in two days of tours of Austin and networking events.

ULI Austin is pleased to report that we are primed for an eventful year in 2009! We are reaching for new heights in educational, networking, and community-building programs. With a membership 400 strong our upcoming activities include:

• Technical Assistance Panels (TAP’s) for local non-profit organizations.
• ULI’s innovative UrbanPlan land use module directly into two local high schools. 
• Engaging our 170-member Young Leader Group in a diverse series of events targeted to furthering their professional development and network.
• Rolling out a YLG Partnership Forum, connecting Young Leaders with Mentors through a year long program.
• Bringing proactive idea of leadership to the topics of affordable housing through a ULI Community Action Grant awarded by ULI to the Austin District Council.
• Developing active committees on Affordable Housing, Sustainability and Infrastructure.
• A Full Event Calendar Including:
  • 4 – 6 Large ULI Events (Topics Include: World Class Architecture in Austin, Politics and Regulation: How Change in Government Will Change How We Do Things, Emerging Trends Conference, Motivational/Inspirational Speaker Event
  • 6 – 8 Smaller Interactive ULI Events (Topics Include: Investment Strategy, Buying in Distress, Bankruptcy/Foreclosure/Lien Laws, Lender Panel: What it Will Take to Get Your Next Loan, Development Panel: Other City’s Development Processes, Next Campo Plan – 20/35)
  • 2 Project Tours (Potential Sites: Governor’s Mansion, West Campus, Cibolo Canyons in San Antonio)
  • ULI Austin’s First Annual Monopoly Night
  • ULI Austin’s First Annual Awards Dinner
  • Monthly YLG Luncheons, Project Tours and Happy Hours (Potential Topics/Project Tours Inlcude: Domain, Mueller, Triangle, Frost Tower, 360 – Novare, Whole Foods, North Texas Tollway, CapMetro Rail, Seaholm, Green Water Treatment Plant, Southpark Meadows, Hill Country Galleria, West Campus Development, 04’ on South Congress, AMD)

  As a 501(c)(3) organization, ULI Austin relies on the financial support from companies such as yours for a large part of our success. ULI Austin’s goal for 2009 is to continue to provide quality programs on key land use and development issues facing our region. Your support of ULI Austin is crucial to making that happen.

  Sponsorship Opportunities are available for 2009, and include Sustaining Annual Sponsorships as well as individual Event Sponsorships. For more information, please call Lara Raich at (512) 494-8301 or email Austin@uli.org.

  With your support, ULI Austin will continue to develop local programs and events that enhance our community. Thank you in advance for helping to make it happen!