Simon Durkin has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of ULI Europe, succeeding Lisette van Doorn. He formally commences his role in March, and joins ULI from BlackRock’s senior leadership team. For further information, read the press release.

ULI Europe has published a new Asset Sustainability Committees Best Practice Guide through its C Change programme to support collaboration between owners, occupiers and property managers in decarbonising multi-let commercial buildings. Read the press release and download the guide from Knowledge Finder.

ULI has launched Accelerator, a major new programme designed to connect real estate corporations with the innovative solutions offered by high impact PropTech scale-ups to drive environmental and social impact. A first cohort of 11 participants has been announced.  Find out more.

ULI Europe’s C Change for Housing programme has launched a landmark interactive systems map and companion report to help the real estate industry identify, co-create and scale the solutions needed to decarbonise existing and future affordable housing. Access the interactive systems map and report here.

The 2025 Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report, created by EY and ULI for the GBD Innovation Club, provides a detailed assessment of the world’s 30 leading business districts. Now in its third edition, the 2025 report offers fresh insights into how business districts are adapting to contemporary challenges and opportunities. Download the full report and read the press release.