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ULI/Randall Lewis Health Mentorship Program Mentees Share Takeaways from 2021 Fall Meeting
The ULI/Randall Lewis Health Mentorship Program allows students to learn about ULI, develop relationships with ULI members, and deepen their understanding of opportunities to advance health through careers in the land use industry. The program pairs exceptional current graduate students with ULI members working at the intersection of health and the built environment.
Why Developers and Land Use Professionals Are Championing U.S. Parks
July is Park and Recreation Month, and ULI is joining the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) to celebrate parks and the essential role they play in communities. Throughout the month, ULI is showcasing resources on parks, highlighting information on the benefits and value of high-quality and accessible parks for all, and amplifying the work of members who are championing parks.
Honoring the 2021 Health Leaders Network Cohort
Eighty-four professionals in real estate development, planning, design, engineering, finance, and health care from around the globe have been selected to participate in the fourth cohort of the ULI Health Leaders Network. Due to the unique circumstances resulting from the pandemic that have required this cohort to be virtual, program administrators have increased the number of health leaders accepted for Cohort 4, which has been split into two subcohorts for programming.
Undoing the Policies and Practices That Created Residential Segregation across the United States
ULI MEMBER-ONLY CONTENT: The segregation of urban neighborhoods across the United States since the Great Depression was largely created by policies and practices established and enforced by local and federal authorities, Richard Rothstein, a Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and author of The Color of Law, said during a group discussion with ULI members at the ULI Building Healthy Places Forum in October, part of the 2020 ULI Virtual Fall Meeting.
ULI Members in Action: Housing Organizations Enter the Fight against COVID-19
Staff members from the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, including ULI member Rodolfo Rodriguez at far right, near one of the city’s facilities. COVID-19 has hit many communities hard, often in disproportionate ways. Individuals and families who live in public and affordable housing are generally more at risk for contracting and dying from this disease due to previously inequitable social determinants of health conditions; they are also being affected economically.
Discussion Guides Highlight Partnerships for Health and Equity
Eight member organizations of the Joint Call to Action to Promote Healthy Communities (JCTA) Coalition published 10 discussion guides to highlight successful cross-disciplinary collaborations for healthy, equitable communities. When professionals in the fields of the built environment and public health work together, the potential to improve health is multiplied.
Public Health and Real Estate: Resources on COVID-19
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, and WHO has called on all sectors of society to play a role in stopping the spread of this disease. Below, ULI has collected links to resources relevant to those who own or manage real estate assets, and real estate-related businesses and workforces.
Public Health and Real Estate: Resources on COVID-19 - ULI Americas
On March 11, 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a global pandemic. Public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, and WHO has called on all sectors of society to play a role in stopping the spread of this disease. Below, ULI has collected links to resources relevant to those who own or manage real estate assets, and real estate-related businesses and workforces.
ULI Names 29 Participants for Healthy Leaders Network
Twenty-nine professionals in real estate development, planning, design, engineering, finance, and health care from across the United States have been selected to participate in the third cohort of the ULI Health Leaders Network, gathering at the 2020 ULI Fall Meeting in San Francisco. The Health Leaders Network is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and ULI Foundation Governor Randall Lewis.
ULI Announces the 2019–2020 ULI/Randall Lewis Health Mentorship Program Participants - Urban Land Magazine
The Building Healthy Places Initiative is delighted to announce and congratulate the participants in the third cohort of the ULI/Randall Lewis Health Mentorship Program, which is generously supported by ULI Foundation Governor Randall Lewis. We received applications from many outstanding students, and mentees were chosen based on a highly selective evaluation process. The selected graduate students are Stefan Bird, Natalia Chavez, Jasmine Jones-Bynes, José López, and Emma Stockton.
Understanding the Role of Health Impact Assessments
Real estate developers create places where people live, work, play, and thrive. Health is emerging as a significant aspect of this work. How development projects affect health is important to users and occupants, as well as to surrounding communities. Projects that advance health may also have a market advantage. One method of determining health impacts is by conducting a health impact assessment (HIA).
Developing Equitable Parks and Open Space Workshop in Nashville - ULI Americas
High-quality open spaces improve community health, promote social equity, and enhance real estate value. That is why ULI, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association and The Trust for Public Land, is leading the 10-Minute Walk Campaign, which is supporting the efforts of mayors around the country to ensure that everyone has access to a high-quality park.
Twenty-Six Development Professionals Named to Health Leaders Network
ULI has selected 26 professionals in real estate development, planning, design, engineering, finance, and health care from across the United States to participate in the second cohort of the ULI Health Leaders Network, a program designed to empower real estate and land use professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks to improve health outcomes in their professional practice and communities.
Five Participants Announced for Randall Lewis Health Mentorship Program
ULI’s Building Healthy Places Initiative is delighted to announce and congratulate the participants in the second cohort of the ULI/Randall Lewis Health Mentorship Program, which is generously supported by ULI Foundation Governor Randall Lewis. We received applications from many outstanding students and mentees were chosen based on a highly selective evaluation process. This program supports learning and sharing about health and real estate among graduate students and ULI members.
Recognizing the Connections between Land Use and Health
The ULI Health Leaders Network is empowering real estate and land use professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks to improve health outcomes in their professional practice and communities. The 32 Health Leaders who were selected for Cohort 1, which ran from October 2017 to June 2018, undertook a series of activities, including in-person gatherings, learning-focused webinars with leaders in the health and built-environment field, small group work, and individual assignments.
Five Ways to Sell the Benefits of Healthier Building Patterns
The ULI Health Leaders Network is empowering real estate and land use professionals with the skills, knowledge, and networks to improve health outcomes in their professional practice and communities. The 32 health leaders who were selected for Cohort 1, which ran from October 2017 to June 2018, undertook a series of activities, including in-person gatherings, learning-focused webinars with leaders in the health and built-environment fields, small group work, and individual assignments.
Member Spotlight with Peter Rummell: Programming is Key to Healthy Living - ULI Americas
The Building Healthy Places Initiative member spotlight highlights the work and expertise of a ULI member working at the intersection of health and the built environment. Peter Rummell is the principal of RummellMunz Partners and has been active in the real estate development industry for over 40 years. He started his career at Sea Pines Company on Hilton Head Island, SC and then held various positions at Arvida Corporation in Florida.
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