About
About Us
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and education organization supported by its members. Founded in 1936, we now have more than 45,000+ members worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines working in private enterprise and public service. ULI is a trusted idea place where leaders come to grow professionally and personally through sharing, mentoring, and problem-solving. ULI is a global organization comprised of individuals and entities who care about responsible land use, wise choices in growth and development and the positive economic future of the communities in which they live and work. Our members represent many sectors of the real estate industry sector — developers, builders, architects, engineers, accountants, attorneys, planners, brokers, public officials, marketing practitioners and public sector administrators – just to name a few. All professionals with the expertise and passion to make a difference in shaping the landscape and quality of life.
If you want to elevate your career, connect with like-minded colleagues, investigate new industry trends, discover new business opportunities, give your volunteer time or simply learn something new…ULI is for you.
History
Founded in 1936, the institute now has members in 95 countries worldwide, representing the entire spectrum of land use and real estate development disciplines, working in private enterprise and public service.
As the preeminent, multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.
ULI Tampa Bay was founded in 1997 by a committed group of business professionals who saw its value in Florida and in our community as real estate and land use needs were continuing to grow and change. Today, the local District Council is comprised of nearly 600 active, engaged members and a host of regular participants who believe in the positive future of Tampa Bay.
A Message from Our Chair and Executive Director!
“We are so glad you have chosen to learn more about Urban Land Institute (ULI) and ULI Tampa Bay, the District Council for the west coast of Florida and the largest and most impactful real estate organization in Tampa Bay. ULI is an incredible organization, serving nearly 50,000 members and hundreds of thousands of others worldwide with research and education focused on land use. At ULI Tampa Bay, our hallmarks are integrity of thought, dedication to equity, and commitment to advancing the wise growth of our region. We also provide opportunities for members to network with other like-minded professionals, advancing careers and creating bonds.
The real estate industry is ever evolving, especially in a fast-growing state like Florida, and ULI membership has never been more important for those who choose to join us. We hope you will consider the benefits of joining, or come check out one of our events, whether a monthly StimULI Breakfast, a hard hat tour of a newsworthy project, or one of our fun social networking events. ULI Tampa Bay has so much to offer, and we hope you will add your voice to our expert membership and help us advance the built environment in Tampa Bay!”
-Lyle Fogarty, ULI Tampa Bay Chair & Lee Lowry, Executive Director of ULI Tampa Bay