About Us

ULI is one of the world’s most respected and diverse organisations in the field of development, land use, and urban planning. Established in 1936, the Urban Land Institute is a not for profit education and research body with over 48,000 members across the globe – and over 1,300 here in the UK.

ULI UK is the largest ULI National Council in Europe with over 1,300 members from the private and public sectors representing all disciplines within the UK commercial and residential property market. It is led by an Executive Committee of senior industry figures who volunteer their time to deliver events and programming specific to the UK. ULI UK also includes:

A Young Leaders Committee that focuses on programming and career development for professionals aged 35 and under
A NEXT Committee that focuses on accelerating the leadership potential of professionals between the age of 35 and 45
Regional programming across the UK, including mentorship opportunities and local events
UK Product Councils and Forums aimed at professionals with interests in specific sectors of the market (Residential Council, Infrastructure & Urban Development Council, Innovation Council, Sustainable Development Council, Capital Markets Forum, Developer Forum, Tech Forum)
UK Leadership Awards to recognise emerging talent, exceptional projects, and experienced leaders in the built environment industry
UrbanPlan UK, our award-winning programme focused on unlocking students’ interest in careers within the built environment industry

Throughout the year, ULI UK hosts an active and diverse programme of high quality events that draw on and share global best practices. Outputs include presentations, panel discussions, conferences, site/project tours, policy lunches, publications, research, practical tools for industry professionals, and community outreach programmes designed to overcome economic challenges and promote sustainability. ULI UK is a member of the Property Industry Alliance (PIA).