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Opportunity Zones
With help from a $350,000 gift from former global governing trustee Michael Spies, ULI is launching an innovative program in which artists will be invited to work with developers in the early stages of real estate projects. The Art in Place program will help developers form creative partnerships with artists in fields ranging from painting and sculpture to dance, theater, music, and even culinary arts.
Rick Reinhard Chosen as Winner of ULI's Apgar Thought Leader Award
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has selected Rick Reinhard, principal of Niagara Consulting Group, as the recipient of the 2023–2024 ULI Apgar Thought Leader Award, which recognizes the authors of outstanding works written for Urban Land magazine. Established in 2020 by ULI Trustee and Julia Morgan Society member Mahlon “Sandy” Apgar IV, the biennial ULI Apgar Thought Leader Award encourages original research and innovative ideas about buildings and communities.
Killer Instinct: The Man Who Taught U.S. Soldiers To Fight Dirty in WWII
Killer Instinct: The Man Who Taught U.S. Soldiers To Fight Dirty in WWII Lecturing to a group of young U.S. Army Rangers on a field at Fort Meade, Maryland, in May 1942, U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Francois d’Eliscu ordered a trainee to level his rifle and bayonet and charge at him, full bore. Read Full Article »
Killer instinct: How one man taught US soldiers to fight dirty in WWII Original
Lecturing to a group of young U.S. Army Rangers on a field at Fort Meade, Maryland, in May 1942, U.S. Army lieutenant colonel Francois d’Eliscu ordered a trainee to level his rifle and bayonet and charge at him, full bore. “Come on, boy, like you mean business!” d’Eliscu shouted. His voice was startlingly loud and sharp, especially considering that it came from such an elfin, exotic-looking figure.
Remembering Longtime ULI Member Leader and Life Trustee Joe Brown
Joseph E. Brown, a pioneering landscape architect, urban planner, and ULI Life Trustee who championed innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration to solve challenges in the built environment, has passed away at the age of 77. A ULI member for more than three decades, Brown served in many leadership roles in the organization and was a tireless champion of his home district council, ULI San Francisco.
¿Buscas trabajo en línea? Puedes ser blanco de los estafadores
Rob Dobi Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Después de perder su trabajo en el campo de ventas de productos farmacéuticos veterinarios en el 2022, Marci Strouch, de 47 años, de Delray Beach, Florida, hizo lo que hacen la mayoría de quienes buscan empleo hoy en día: comenzó a visitar sitios web de búsqueda de empleo, donde puedes solicitar puestos y conectarte con empleadores que están interesados en tus habilidades y experiencia.
10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World
While something bad could happen to you in even the statistically safest countries, there are places where the likelihood of violence is much higher. When it comes to determining the most dangerous countries in the world, one highly regarded source is The Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), an international nonpartisan think tank based in Sydney, Australia, focusing on peace as a positive, achievable and tangible measure of human well-being and progress. 10.
In Brief: CVS, Walgreens Experimenting with Smaller Stores, Different Formats
According to Associated Press reports, America’s pharmacies are the latest retailer to test smaller locations in addition to more ways to offer care as price-sensitive shoppers look elsewhere. Customers may see Walgreens stores that are one-fourth the size of a regular location or CVS drugstores with entire primary clinics stuffed inside.
How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle
Key Takeaways The Pythagorean theorem is crucial in various fields, including construction, manufacturing and navigation, enabling precise measurements and the creation of right angles for large structures. It underpins our entire system of measurement, allowing for accurate navigation by pilots and ships, and making GPS measurements possible through the calculation of distances and angles.
How Do Airplanes Get Inflight WiFi and Live TV?
Key Takeaways Many airplanes offer WiFi and live TV services. Passengers can access the internet and stream entertainment during flights. These amenities enhance the in-flight experience for travelers. There was a time, not that long ago, when airline passengers had to make do with watching in-flight movies on big screens in the cabin, reading paperback novels or simply gazing out the window at the clouds. They couldn't surf the internet or watch TV, because, well, they were on an airplane.
Feonix Rises to Provide Rides Along Rural Roadways
Valerie Lefler (third from left), the founder of Feonix: Mobility Rising, poses with colleagues at the Chimney Rock National Historic Site in western Nebraska.
Boston Is Putting Driverless Cars Through an Age-Friendly Road Test
Boston's on-street autonomous vehicle tests are being conducted by nuTonomy and Optimus Ride. Although the vehicles drive themselves, a company representative remains in the driver’s seat as a precaution. (That person has taken control when the humans operating nearby vehicles were driving erratically.) A researcher sits in the front seat and monitors the vehicle’s performance using a laptop computer. Passengers sit in the back.
US Vice Presidents Who Went on to Become President
The office of vice president—the second-highest position in the executive branch, and first in the constitutional line of succession—might seem like a good launching pad for a politician with aspirations of attaining the nation’s highest office. But relatively few vice presidents—just 15 of the 49 who served between 1789 and 2021—became president, and eight of those did it by taking over after the death of a president, while another, Gerald R.
US Vice Presidents Who Went on to Become President
While the vice presidency may seem like a prime launching pad, only 15 U.S. VPs have advanced to the highest office. George H.W. Bush. Credit: Cynthia Johnson/Liaison/Getty Images Published: July 10, 2024 Last Updated: July 07, 2025 The office of vice president—the second-highest position in the executive branch, and first in the constitutional line of succession—might seem like a good launching pad for a politician with aspirations of attaining the nation’s highest office.
How One Man Taught U.S. Rangers to Fight Dirty in WWII
How One Man Taught U.S. Rangers to Fight Dirty in WWII Francois d’Eliscu taught thousands of U.S. Army Rangers how to fight down and dirty in World War II. Read Full Article »
Spring 2024 Honor Roll of ULI Donors
The ULI Foundation Honor Roll recognizes donors based upon their cumulative lifetime giving. The ULI Foundation’s recognition societies honor and thank members and friends who have committed to supporting the Urban Land Institute generously and consistently. Members of these societies enjoy several benefits, including invitations to member-exclusive events and ULI Foundation communications. Marcus Vitruvius Society ($5 million and above) Douglas D. Abbey James J. Curtis III Gerald D.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
6: Ford Built a Sports Car to Settle a Score with Ferrari In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II, chief executive of U.S. automaker Ford, decided to get involved in auto racing to help build the Ford brand. He tried a shortcut to building a reputation in racing, by acquiring the Italian auto maker Ferrari, which already was renowned for its racing success. Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari proposed a deal in which Ford would pay $18 million for a 90 percent interest.
10 Things Done Completely Out of Spite
Spite might be one of the world's oldest emotions. For proof, read the "Iliad", the Greek poet Homer's story of the Trojan War, written around the 7th century B.C.E. In it, the Greek king Agamemnon compelled Achilles, his most able warrior, to give him a captured concubine named Briseis. This angered Achilles so much that he not only refused to fight, he asked his mother, the sea-nymph Thetis, to convince Zeus to let the Trojans win the war for a while.
Attainable Housing
Developers of middle-income projects can’t use subsidy programs such as federal low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs) to finance their plans. Middle-income developments also often don’t earn enough in rent to support conventional construction loans or attract equity investors. In a general session at the 2024 ULI Spring Meeting, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke with Ralph Rosenberg, a partner and global head of real estate with KKR.
Penn District: Vornado’s New Office Towers-Penn 1 and Penn 2-Will Help Revitalize Midtown Manhattan
One of New York City’s busiest corridors is set for one of its biggest transformations in years. The area around Manhattan’s Penn Station has long been considered a sore spot for the city, as top-tier retail stores moved to more flourishing areas and local buildings became outdated.
Exploring Health and Equity in Philadelphia: Perspectives from the ULI Health Leaders Network, Introducing Cohort 7
Since 2017, the ULI Health Leaders Network has served as a platform for cross-sector professionals looking to grow their leadership skills, make meaningful connections, and drive progress in health and social equity. Welcoming thirty new members to the Network, Cohort 7 joins a global community of practice of over 200 professionals. Spanning 24 cities and 6 different countries, the new cohort represents a diverse range of real estate, land use, design, policy, and public health professionals.
Q&A: ULI CEO Search Committee Update
Since the retirement of Urban Land Institute’s Global CEO Ron Pressman in October 2023, the search for a visionary global leader has taken center stage. As the Institute charts its course in shaping the built environment for transformative impact within communities worldwide, finding the right leader is paramount. The CEO search has been a collective endeavor spearheaded by a dedicated search committee and firm.
Why We Wear Green on St. Patrick’s Day
Each year on St. Patrick’s Day, tens of thousands of Americans add green to their outfits, even if they can’t trace their ancestry back to the Emerald Isle. But most of those who wear green probably don’t realize that the color has only a tenuous connection to St. Patrick, and actually originated as a symbol of rebellious Irish nationalism. Why Wear Green on St. Patrick's Day? Avoiding a Leprechaun's Pinch?
Can You Use Your Phone on a Plane? Furthermore, Should You?
Mobile phones have become an integral part of modern existence, making it possible for us to call or text other people from anywhere. Or rather, from almost anywhere. Every time we board a flight, we hear someone ask (almost wishfully), "Can you use your phone on a plane?" No, you can't, making a flight one of the few places where federal regulations bar you from using your device — or rather, your device's capability to connect to a phone company's cellular network for voice and data.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Conservatorship
When former late-night TV host Jay Leno petitioned a Los Angeles court to make him the conservator of his wife, Mavis, who has dementia, it focused …
Philanthropic Support from ULI Members Fuels Transformative Initiatives
When members donate to the ULI Foundation, their gifts support innovative efforts in the real estate industry Whether they are increasing representation of women in the real estate industry, educating students and public officials about development, or helping local communities find solutions to their infrastructure needs, the programs that donors support by contributing to the ULI Foundation have a powerful impact.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Los Angeles attorney George Fatheree III—who made national headlines for aiding members of the Bruce family in the return of beachfront property that was taken from their ancestors, nearly a century ago, through eminent domain—is embarking on a new venture, his own social impact fintech, ORO Impact.
Philanthropic Impact
Whether they are increasing representation of women in the real estate industry, educating students and public officials about development, or helping local communities find solutions to their infrastructure needs, the programs that donors support by contributing to the ULI Foundation have a powerful impact. A $1 million gift from Alex J.
Differences Between Rational and Irrational Numbers
If a number is a ratio of two integers (e.g., 1 over 10, -5 over 23, 1,543 over 10, etc.) then it is a rational number. Irrational numbers, when written as a decimal, they continue indefinitely without repeating. HowStuffWorks When you hear the words "rational" and "irrational," they might bring to mind the relentlessly analytical Spock in "Star Trek." If you're a mathematician, however, you probably think of ratios between integers versus square roots.
6 Top Scams You Need to Watch Out for in 2024
Getty Images/AARP One reason that scammers are so difficult to stop, security experts say, is that they keep raising their game. They’re continually perfecting their scams, taking advantage of tech innovations and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets. “We keep coming up with different tools to combat scams and fraud, but it’s just like playing whack-a-mole,” says Better Business Bureau spokesman Josh Planos.
6 Top Scams You Need to Watch Out for in 2024
Getty Images/AARP Facebook Twitter LinkedIn One reason that scammers are so difficult to stop, security experts say, is that they keep raising their game. They’re continually perfecting their scams, taking advantage of tech innovations and honing their methods to better manipulate their targets. “We keep coming up with different tools to combat scams and fraud, but it’s just like playing whack-a-mole,” says Better Business Bureau spokesman Josh Planos.
Does It Pay To Link Executive Compensation To ESG Goals?
As ESG investing has boomed, so has a movement to tie executive compensation to environmental, social, and governance goals such as reducing carbon emissions, diversifying the workplace, and improving corporate culture. Like all things ESG-related, this has sparked skepticism and controversy. Are these incentives and bonuses driving CEOs to meet ambitious goals or are they just another way to pad compensation packages? The questions surrounding “ESG pay” and its efficacy intrigued Stefan J.
Inside a Government Where People Are Paid to Vote
Pundits and activists complain about how hard it is to get Americans to cast ballots in elections. Voting rates in the U.S. chronically hover at 50% or lower for midterm congressional elections — far below the participation rate in many other democracies. Yet that’s nothing compared to the disengagement of online constituents. When big tech companies have offered users a say in decision-making, they’ve often been met with stubbornly anemic participation.
10 señales de advertencia de la demencia que no debes ignorar
Diferentes tipos de demencia Estos problemas son las causas principales de la demencia. Las personas también pueden sufrir de demencia mixta, una mezcla de dos tipos o más, como la combinación de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y la demencia vascular. Enfermedad de Alzheimer. La enfermedad de Alzheimer se caracteriza por placas amiloides y fibras enredadas en el cerebro junto con la pérdida de conexiones entre células nerviosas.
Post-Pandemic Woes Provide Opportunity for Revitalizing Urban Downtowns
Economic and workplace upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on urban causing lasting changes that present a major challenge to the commercial real estate industry. But the crisis also created an opportunity for aging single-use business districts to reinvent themselves as mixed-use neighborhoods, according to panelists at ULI’s Fall Meeting in Los Angeles. The panel was moderated by Diane Hoskins, ULI global chair and co-CEO of global design firm Gensler co-CEO.
Post-Pandemic Woes Provide Opportunity for Revitalizing Urban Downtowns
Economic and workplace upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on urban centers, causing lasting changes that present a major challenge to the commercial real estate industry. But the crisis also created an opportunity for aging single-use business districts to reinvent themselves as mixed-use neighborhoods, according to panelists at ULI’s Fall Meeting in Los Angeles. The panel was moderated by Diane Hoskins, ULI global chair and co-CEO of global design firm Gensler.
The Homeless to Housed Initiative: ULI Members and Donors Aim to Help the Americans who Struggle to Find Shelter or Are Unhoused
A communal dining space at LifeMoves Mountain View. The project inspired Preston Butcher and his wife, Carolyn, to donate $1.5 million to fund the ULI Homeless to Housed Initiative in September 2022. (Office of Charles F. Bloszies/GC XL Construction) A few years ago, veteran multifamily real estate developer and longtime ULI member Preston Butcher was on a street in Mountain View, California, when an unusual sort of housing complex caught his attention.
The Homeless to Housed Initiative: ULI Members and Donors Aim to Help the Americans who Struggle to Find Shelter or Are Unhoused
A few years ago, veteran multifamily real estate developer and longtime ULI member Preston Butcher was on a street in Mountain View, California, when an unusual sort of housing complex caught his attention. Preston Butcher, the chairman of Legacy Partners, has built elegant-looking apartment buildings across a wide swath of the western U.S., from Dallas all the way to Seattle. But LifeMoves Mountain View, the development he admired, was something different.
Satellite Campuses Expand Footprint for Universities into Urban Downtowns
The University of Southern California (USC) spent $49.4 million in March 2023 to acquire an office building in Washington, D.C., and convert it into a satellite campus in the nation’s capital. USC is one of numerous U.S. colleges and universities that are expanding their presence in cities, sometimes far from their main campuses. Many schools are converting older buildings into classroom, meeting, and performance spaces for educational use.
Satellite Campuses Expand Footprint for Universities into Urban Downtowns
The University of Southern California (USC) spent $49.4 million in March 2023 to acquire an office building in Washington, D.C., and convert it into a satellite campus in the nation’s capital. USC is one of numerous U.S. colleges and universities that are expanding their presence in cities, sometimes far from their main campuses. Many schools are converting older buildings into classroom, meeting, and performance spaces for educational use.
Satellite Campuses Expand Footprint for Universities into Urban Downtowns
Originally built in 1968, the new University of Southern California building in Washington, D.C., was home for decades to the National Association of Broadcasters. (New Media Systems) The University of Southern California (USC) spent $49.4 million in March 2023 to acquire an office building in Washington, D.C., and convert it into a satellite campus in the nation’s capital.
Cómo un legendario redactor deportivo encontró un nuevo equipo local
Después de décadas como un escritor deportivo trotamundos que reportó los Juegos Olímpicos y campeonatos de boxeo, Dave Kindred se alista para la 14va temporada del equipo de baloncesto femenino Lady Potters de la escuela secundaria Morton en Illionis. KEVIN J.
Institutional Donors Back ULI’s Our Cities, Our Future Fundraising Drive
Foundations have given over $10 million to bolster the Institute’s efforts to help communities across the United States. In northwest Arkansas, the town of Cave Springs started out more than a century ago as a stop along the old Kansas City and Memphis Railway. It has a cozy downtown of historic buildings with antique shops and restaurants and lush green space all around, and offers easy commuting access to jobs in nearby Bentonville.
How Much of Our Brain Do We Use? Debunking the Myth
The Reality: Brain Function and Activity "Despite much contrary data and its affront to logic, this hoary myth refuses to die, no doubt because of (you guessed it) the considerable uplift and encouragement it affords, not to mention the profit it generates for those who hawk self-improvement products that exploit the myth," neuroscientists Sergio Della Sala and Barry L. Beyerstein once lamented in an essay.
How to Protect Yourself Against Ticket Scams
Getty Images (2) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Suburban Detroit resident Lisa Turner is a veteran concertgoer who’s been to more than 1,000 shows over the past few decades — somehow managing to find tickets to performances by wildly popular artists like Billy Joel, Elton John and the Rolling Stones. So when her teenage daughter was eager to see Taylor Swift, Turner was sure she could score a few seats to one of the star’s two Detroit shows.
Does the Beale Ciphers' Code of Numbers Detail Hidden Treasure?
By: Patrick J. Kiger | The story of the Beale Ciphers is a particularly peculiar gold, silver and jewels from New Mexico and bury it somewhere in the rolling hills and ridges of central Virginia? And why would the person who hid that treasure — one Thomas J. Beale — write down instructions on how to find the treasure in code on three sheets of paper, entrust a box containing those papers to an innkeeper and then never return for it?
7 Best States for Retirees Who Want to Escape Extreme Weather
Vehicles sit in floodwater on a Houston street on July 8, 2024, hours after Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast.
5 Great Places to Move if You Hate Hot Weather
Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Phoenix spent the summer of 2024 sweltering through a record-breaking number of 110-plus-degree days. In South Florida, ocean temperatures topped 90 degrees in several locations in July. Heat like that hasn’t stopped retirees from flocking to Florida and Arizona to spend their golden years in the sun.
5 sitios donde jubilarte y escapar del calor extremo
GETTY IMAGES Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Phoenix pasó el verano del 2024 sofocada por un número récord de días con temperaturas que superaron los 110°F. En el sur de Florida, las temperaturas del océano superaron los 90 °F en varios lugares en julio. Este calor no ha impedido que los jubilados acudan en masa a Florida y a Arizona para pasar sus años dorados bajo el sol.
What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself Against Bank Scams
elenaleonova / Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In this story: Bank scams increase • How scams work • Create urgency • Protect yourself • Report scams Pittsburgh resident Molly Sinclair recently received ominous-sounding messages from two local banks where she’s a customer. One warned that her account had been locked because of unusual activity and instructed her to click a link in order to verify the transaction.
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