What are Regional Councils?
What are Regional Councils?
Together, ULI Charlotte, South Carolina, and Triangle offer Regional Councils. Modeled after national product councils, the regional council program convenes 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 requires 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)
Application Process
All ULI members are invited to apply to participate in 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.
Member Expectations
- Maintain ULI Membership.
- Submit annual Council Affiliation Fees ($300 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 that provide tangible take-home value.
Council Requirements
- Recruit council members with experience in real estate and/or land use in North and South Carolina.
- Allow up to 55 members per council.
- Conduct two meetings annually, 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.