Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO of Gensler, has been appointed as the new global chair of ULI. She will succeed Peter Ballon, who served as global chair since 2021. Beginning in July of this year, she will serve as global chair for the next two years, providing guidance and further advancing ULI’s mission commitments. As a pioneer and innovator at one of the world’s most influential design firms and a fierce promoter of sustainability and equity in real estate, she is uniquely equipped to guide the organization during this unprecedented period of change for the industry and help create positive impact in communities around the world. Find out more about Diane and her new role.

A ground-breaking global study has mapped out how real estate professionals can navigate the growing number of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) regulations, reporting standards, and certifications. This valuable resource equips industry leaders with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of the curve in sustainability reporting and investment. Read the report on Knowledge Finder. 

What sustainability topics and issues are on the rise, why do they matter, and what actions should the industry pursue moving forward? This new report highlights the importance of climate action despite widespread economic challenges and shares the issues shaping real estate decision-making in the year ahead. The five key issues are: Adjusting ESG strategy for Macro-Economic Complications, Embedding Transition Risk in Transactions and Valuations, Harnessing the Power of Collaboration, Addressing Global Flood Challenges, and Responding to Government Influence. Read the report on Knowledge Finder.

ULI is excited about its continued participation in the annual Global Real Estate DEI Survey, in partnership with ANREV, Ferguson Partners, INREV, NAREIM, NCREIF, PREA, and REALPAC. The Global Real Estate DEI Survey is the only corporate study of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) management practices and data benchmarking in the commercial real estate industry in the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and North America. Read the report on Knowledge Finder.

Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Europe 2023, the 20th annual survey of European real estate sector leaders’ expectations by the Urban Land Institute and PwC, has looked beyond the year ahead at the trends shaping the industry over the next two decades. This report captures the views of more than 900 sector leaders from across Europe. Find out more here.

Coliving has seen rapid growth in Europe in recent years. Changing socioeconomic conditions, housing affordability, and evolving lifestyle preferences all provide an opportunity for the sector to develop even further. The ULI and JLL Best Practice Guide for Coliving across Europe guide outlines the opportunities and barriers in the sector and sets out recommendations for industry players. Read the report here.