Carolina Trends Council | Rethinking Southern Cities Council | Young Leaders Council | Innovation in Housing Council

What are Regional Councils?

Together, ULI Charlotte, South Carolina, and Triangle offer Regional Councils. Modeled after national product councils, the mission of the regional council program is to convene ULI members (throughout North and South Carolina) to promote learning, build District Council leadership, share knowledge and expertise and encourage regional collaboration.

The Regional Councils provide opportunities for leadership and volunteer involvement in ULI, at the regional level, by promoting excellence in programming, fostering a culture of openness, and sharing issues critical to land use planning and real estate development. Please
Note: council members are required to attend the Carolinas Meeting, which is a
separate registration. 

Council Types and Topics

Carolina Trends Council (CTC) explores market trends and the opportunities created by large-scale development and major employers (such as corporations, universities, and medical centers). Discussion includes catalytic market transactions, economic development, capital markets, infrastructure, and how developers can leverage the demand for supporting industries, housing, and commercial real estate. Interested in Applying? Apply here (applications are considered annually for calendar year participation)

Rethinking Southern Cities Council (RSC) explores how southern cities can best harness their growth in a more urban and authentic fashion. Discussion centers around the effect of population growth, demographic shifts and consumer preferences on development patterns including infill development, adaptive reuse of historic or obsolete buildings, transportation, infrastructure and urban housing. Interested in Applying? Apply here (applications are considered annually for calendar year participation)

Young Leaders Council (YLC) is open to Young Leader Group members that are ready to get involved at the next level of ULI. Each meeting will include professionals from the industry sharing their best practices, discussing catalytic real estate projects in our communities, and fostering regional idea exchange amongst council members. Apply here (applications are considered annually for calendar year participation)

Innovation in Housing Council (IHC) will provide a platform for candid, informed discussions among experienced practitioners who work in all aspects of real estate development in the Carolinas.  The council will explore both market-rate & subsidized housing, examine state & local policy that impact housing supply, tour projects that offer lessons learned and seek to understand the complex demographic and macrotrends impacting demand from home-buyers and renters across target markets and incomes. The IHC is intended to inspire innovative thinking, share knowledge, enhance ULI’s role as a resource to local communities and build District Council leadership on housing issues so that members are better able to contribute creative solutions to local challenges. Interested in Applying? Apply here (applications are considered annually for calendar year participation)

Application Process

All ULI members are invited to apply to participate on a Regional Council. Accepted applicants will be notified in December.

Applications will be reviewed by a regional committee and every effort will be made to achieve professional, ethnic and industry diversity.

Applications are reviewed by a regional committee and every effort will be made to achieve professional, ethnic and industry diversity.

Member Expectations

• Maintain ULI Membership.
• Submit annual Council Affiliation Fees ($275 per year) and optional dinner fees.
• Participate in two out of three consecutive Council meetings.
• Register for the Carolinas Meeting (mandatory for council meeting attendance).
• Confidentiality: The cornerstone for transparent and sincere sharing of intricate information and experience.
• Transparent, sincere, specific information, and experience: Engage openly and sincerely, sharing specific, detailed information and experience from your current real estate practice.
• No self-promotion: Deliver presentations and engage in discussions focused on providing tangible take-home value.

Council Requirements

• Recruit council members that possess experience in real estate and/or land use North and South Carolina.
• Allow up to 55 members per council.
• Conduct two meetings annually, with one coinciding with the ULI Carolinas Meeting (requires separate registration).
• Elect a Council Chair and two Vice-Chairs. Leadership will oversee programming and membership matters.
• Strive for diversity: Every effort will be made to maintain professional, ethnic, and gender-diverse councils.
• Recruit top talent: Extend invitations to innovative leaders, both ULI and non-ULI members, as guests. Identify ways to consistently enhance the dialogue and make a positive impact in the community.