As land development professionals, we view the world through a lens of opportunity. Where others may see a burnt-out, abandoned building littered with trash and broken glass, we see the potential of a mixed-use complex that provides affordable housing and merchant space to serve a revitalized neighborhood. Read More
At the foundation of every successful initiative is a guiding force focused on achieving the main objective. With UrbanPlan, it is the phenomenal group of ULI Nashville members who serve as the UrbanPlan steering committee. Read More
After a year of preparation and months of connecting with supporters and partners, ULI Nashville’s first UrbanPlan (UP) workshop took place, July 13-14th. In partnership with the Civic Design Center and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) ULI Nashville hosted 15 students from the UTK College of Architect & Design for the land development fundamentals exercise. Read More
Committing publicly to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is prevalent across organizations. However, studies and anecdotal evidence show that most DEI programs have little impact in addressing systemic disparities. Smith Gee Studio, UrbanPlan underwriter in 2022, is bucking this trend…Read More
With underwriting from Smith Gee Studio, ULI Nashville hosted its first UrbanPlan workshop for Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) at Glencliff High School on October 4, 2022. As part of the school’s annual Experiential Learning Day, 60 students ranging from sophomores to seniors participated in the in-school, day-long development fundamentals exercise. Read More
An “everyday hero” is defined as a person noted for feats of courage or nobility of purpose…who can be found at any given moment of the work-week in the cubicle next door. ULI Nashville, your everyday heroes are truly why UrbanPlan’s inaugural year has been a success! Read More
Thank you for reading our inaugural ULI Nashville UrbanPlan newsletter! As we begin the year, I am proud of how ULI Nashville’s UrbanPlan program has grown since its launch in 2022 and excited to extend our impact in 2023. UrbanPlan is one element of our commitment to ULI’s Mission Priority of educating the next generation of diverse leadership… Read More
The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.