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Table of Contents

2015 ULI Spring Meeting Sponsors . . . . . . . . . 2

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ULI Information Desk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

ULI Central . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

What’s New at the Spring Meeting? . . . . . . . . 9

Things to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Program Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Program Wednesday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Thursday, May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Committee Meetings and Special Events Tuesday, May 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Wednesday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Thursday, May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Friday, May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Council Receptions and Dinners Wednesday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Council Meetings Thursday, May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Networking Events and Receptions Tuesday, May 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Wednesday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Thursday, May 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Friday, May 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Tours Tuesday, May 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Wednesday, May 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

People to Thank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

People to Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

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Registration Name badges, meeting materials, and tickets for tours and other optional events can be picked up at the ULI Registration Desk located in the Ballroom of the Americas Foyer on the second floor of the Hilton Americas Houston .

Registration Hours:

Tuesday, May 12: 7:00 a .m .–7:00 p .m .

Wednesday, May 13: 6:30 a .m .–6:30 p .m .

Thursday, May 14: 6:30 a .m .–4:30 p .m .

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ULI Information DeskULI staff members are available to answer your questions and help you navigate the 2015 ULI Spring Meeting . The ULI Information Desk is located in the Ballroom of the Americas Foyer on the second floor of the Hilton Americas Houston .

Information Desk Hours:

Tuesday, May 12: 7:00 a .m .–7:00 p .m .

Wednesday, May 13: 6:30 a .m .–6:30 p .m .



What’s new at the Spring Meeting?FOOD TRUCKS AND LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday, May 13Discovery Green

11:00 a .m .–2:00 p .m .

Step outside to Discovery Green to enjoy live music from The Bourbon Street Band and a selection of popular Houston food trucks . Available food trucks include:

Cousins Maine Lobster Koagie Hots The Burger Joint

Discovery Green is a short walk across the street from the Hilton Americas Houston . Food trucks will be available as long as supply lasts .

ULI CentralStop by ULI Central to find out more about ULI’s upcoming and ongoing programs . While you are there, browse the ULI Bookstore and save 35% on a wide selection of new and classic books on real estate development and land use . Be sure to pick up or download several complimentary reports and Urban Land magazine . Feel free to take advantage of the seating in this area for networking . ULI Central is located in the Grand Ballroom Foyer on the fourth floor of the Hilton Americas Houston .

ULI Central is open during the following hours .

Wednesday, May 13: 12:00 p .m .–6:00 p .m .


BUILDING HEALTHY PLACES NETWORKING BREAK

Thursday, May 14Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom Foyer (Fourth Floor)

3:45 p .m .–4:30 p .m .

Stop by ULI Central for an interactive discussion around the 21 recommendations from the new Building Healthy Places Toolkit. Check out the brand new Toolkit website, pick up a copy of the report, talk to experts, and enjoy some healthy snacks!

About the Toolkit:This new report from ULI’s Building Healthy Places Initiative outlines 21 recommendations that enhance health in a variety of real estate typologies and sectors . Developers, owners, property managers, designers, investors, and others involved in real estate decision making can use these strategies and tactics in their projects to create places that contribute to healthier people and communities and to enhance and preserve value by meeting growing desires for health-promoting places .

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Things to KnowLUGGAGE STORAGE

For your convenience, you can check and store your luggage with hotel staff at the Hilton Americas Houston . The storage area is located under the escalators by the east side of the building on the first floor and will be open on Thursday, May 14, from 6:00 a .m .to 7:30 p .m .

STAY CONNECTED WHILE AT THE ULI SPRING MEETING

Wi-fi will be available free of charge in lobby areas of the second, third, and fourth floors at the Hilton Americas Houston . The name of the network is “@transwestern” and no password is required .

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Things to KnowTRANSPORTATION SERVICES

The ULI Spring Meeting is headquartered at the Hilton Americas Houston, which is within a short walking distance from most official ULI meeting hotels . Shuttle services will operate from the Hyatt Regency Houston and the DoubleTree Hotel Downtown Houston to the Hilton Americas Houston during the following hours . Doubletree Hotel Downtown Houston - 400 Dallas Street (pickup on Dallas Street)

Hyatt Regency Houston - 1200 Louisiana Street (pickup on Dallas Street)

Hilton Americas Houston - 1600 Lamar Street (pickup on Avenida De Las Americas) Tuesday, May 12 — 7:00 a .m .–7:00 p .m .Between 7:00 a .m . and 10:30 a .m . and 3:30 p .m . and 7:00 p .m ., buses will operate every 20 minutes on the hour (:00, :20, and :40) . Between 10:30 a .m .–3:30 p .m ., buses will operate every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour (:00 and :30) . Wednesday, May 13 — 6:30 a .m .–6:30 p .m .Between 6:30 a .m . and 10:30 a .m . and 3:30 p .m . and 6:30 p .m ., buses will operate every 20 minutes on the hour (:00, :20, and :40) . Between 10:30 a .m .–3:30 p .m ., buses will operate every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour (:00 and :30) . Thursday, May 14 — 6:30 a .m .–7:30 p .m .Between 6:30 a .m . and 10:30 a .m . and 3:30 p .m . and 7:30 p .m ., buses will operate every 20 minutes on the hour (:00, :20, and :40) . Between 10:30 a .m .–3:30 p .m ., buses will operate every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour (:00 and :30) .

All other transportation services for the Hilton Americas Houston and the George R . Brown Convention Center are located on Avenida De Las Americas near the East Lobby of the Hilton Americas Houston . This includes all tours . If your Council arranged for transportation for your Council reception/dinner or Council meeting, please review your Council agenda for specific transportation instructions .


Things to Know (cont .)

ULI HOTELS

Hilton Americas Houston1600 Lamar Street, 713-739-8000

Four Seasons Hotel Houston1300 Lamar Street, 713-650-1300

Embassy Suites Houston Downtown1515 Dallas Street, 713-739-9100

Courtyard by Marriott Houston Downtown/Convention Center916 Dallas Street, 832-366-1600

Residence Inn by Marriott Houston Downtown/Convention Center904 Dallas Street, 832-366-1000

Hyatt Regency Houston1200 Louisiana Street, 713-654-1234

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Downtown Houston400 Dallas Street, 713-759-0202

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Things to Know (cont .)

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Optimize your experience at the Spring Meeting with the free ULI Events app . Plan your schedule, connect with leaders from across the real estate industry, and even find nearby restaurants .

Features include a customized schedule with your top picks from all sessions and events, lists of the speakers and attendees, and alerts about can’t-miss extras at the meeting . Plus, you can share your experience via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn directly from the app .

Download the app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices at uli.org/mobile .

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Program FocusThe following is a list of concurrent sessions to help you find the program best suited to your interests . Program descriptions begin on page 24 .

RESILIENCE

Returns on ResilienceHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom D/EWednesday, May 13, 2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

ENERGY

The Future of Energy and Its Impacts on Real EstateHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom G/HWednesday, May 13, 2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

PUBLIC SECTOR

Mayors’ Forum: Rose Fellows Share City Development PerspectivesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom L/IWednesday, May 13, 2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT

The Wall of International Capital Targeting U.S. Real Estate: Why? Who? And What?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom BThursday, May 14, 9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

A Deep Dive on Foreign InvestmentHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom AThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

EB5, Now in the Major LeaguesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom DThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .


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Capitalizing on Logistics InfrastructureHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom EThursday, May 14, 9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

Ports, Trade, and Logistics: What’s Driving Industrial Real Estate?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom C Thursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

E-Commerce and the Future of RetailingHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom FThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

TRANSPORTATION

Beyond Mobility: Innovative Transportation to Create Sustainable Communities and Long-Term Economic Development Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom HThursday, May 14, 9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

New Intersections: Parking, Urban Mobility, and TechnologyHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom IThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How Do the Right Projects Get Funded?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom LThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Program FocusHEALTH CARE REAL ESTATE

At the Corner of Healthy and Profitable: The Return on Investment in Developing Healthy PlacesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom J/KWednesday, May 13, 2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

Health Care as a Catalyst for DevelopmentHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom JThursday, May 14, 9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

Developing a Medical City: Lessons from the Texas Medical CenterHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom GThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Redefining Health Care-Driven Real Estate and Economic Development: Sky Ridge Medical Center and Ridgegate MPCHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom JThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

CAPITAL MARKETS

Learning in Real Time: Experts Share Their Forecasts for Real Estate in ’15, ’16, and ’17Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom KThursday, May 14, 9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

How Exactly Should Money Work in Real Estate? Skills for Real Estate Development ProfessionalsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom HThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Equity or Debt? Public or Private? An Overview of Investment OptionsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom KThursday, May 14, 11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .


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How Today’s e-Commerce Trends Impact Commercial Real Estate Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom EThursday, May 14, 1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

Mixed Use—Mixed ResultsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom CThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

From Measurements to Valuation: What Counts? Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom FThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

OFFICE

Office Evolution: The Emerging WorkscapeHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom HThursday, May 14, 1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

More Than Skin Deep: High-Performance Models in Repositioning Urban Office TowersHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom KThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

“There” There: New Place-Making Paradigms in Hot U.S. Suburban MarketsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom LThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Program FocusRESIDENTIAL

Myth and Facts: What Will Millennials Do Next?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom A/BWednesday, May 13, 2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

New Communities: What’s New? What’s Next?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom KThursday, May 14, 1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

Suburban and Urban MPCs: Where Should They Call Home?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom DThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Optimizing Today’s Infill OpportunitiesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom AThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

MIXED USE

The Evolving “Mix” in Mixed UseHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom BThursday, May 14, 1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

Where’s the Capital for Mixed-Use Project?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom HThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Mixed Use in the SuburbsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom IThursday, May 14, 2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .


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1:00 p .m .–2:15 p .m .

Hilton Americas Houston, Ballroom of the Americas (Second Floor)

Welcome Remarks

Gerald D. HinesChairman, Hines

Richard Kinder on Business Resilience

Richard Kinder, chairman and chief executive officer of energy pipeline company Kinder Morgan, will share his thoughts on business resilience and entrepreneurialism, the state of today’s energy environment and Houston as a global city, and how philanthropic gifts can be transformative .

Through the Kinder Foundation, which he founded with his wife, Nancy, Kinder has donated tens of millions of dollars to the development and greening of the city’s parks and historic bayous, played a leadership role in the development of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston campus, and provided a $15 million endowment to the Kinder Institute for Urban Research at Rice University .

Introduced byTim D. Relyea Executive Vice Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield

Keynote SpeakerRichard KinderChief Executive Officer and Chairman Kinder Morgan Energy Partners

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NETWORKING BREAK2:15 p .m .–2:45 p .m .

Hilton Americas Houston, Ballroom of the Americas Foyer (Second Floor)Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom Foyer (Fourth Floor)

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BOARDROOM CONVERSATION SESSIONS

2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

Returns on ResilienceHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom D/E (Fourth Floor)

Building on a joint effort between the Responsible Property Investment Council and ULI’s Urban Resilience Program, this session will explore ways that investments in resilience have either reduced losses or created a competitive advantage in the market . Sea-level rise, storm surge, heat wave, energy grid stress—impacts from climate change can have a material effect on investments through property damage, insurance premiums, business continuity, and brand risk . This panel will showcase projects that have made investments to mitigate those impacts and turned them to an advantage .

ModeratorMolly McCabePresident and Founder, HaydenTanner LLC

Discussion LeadersTom BacusPartner and Managing Principal, Sherwood Design Engineers

Jim P. BatchelorPrincipal, Arrowstreet

Jerome J. SpeltzVice President and Director of Engineering Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers

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The Future of Energy and Its Impacts on Real EstateHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom G/H (Fourth Floor)

Energy plays a big role in the real estate industry—directly, via the energy consumption of buildings and the economics of new and refurbished buildings, and indirectly, through the impacts that energy sources, prices, and policies have on the distribution of jobs, transportation infrastructure, and consumer trends around energy use . This session will explore the complex energy industry—from the expansion of fracking and new, cheaper petroleum sources to increasingly competitive renewables and more stringent efficiency standards for buildings and vehicles—and the challenges and opportunities they create for the real estate industry .

ModeratorChrissa PagitsasDirector, Green Initiative, Multifamily, Fannie Mae

Discussion LeadersRobert W. GilmerDirector, Bauer Institute for Regional Forecasting University of Houston

Gary HoltzerSenior Managing Director and Global Sustainability Officer Hines

Keith ProbynVice President, Real Estate Transactions and Projects Shell Oil Company

Michael Skelly Founder and President, Clean Line Energy

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2:45 p .m .–4:15 p .m .

Myth and Facts: What Will Millennials Do Next?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom A/B (Fourth Floor)

Two new ULI surveys spotlight Americans’ community preferences and—one of the biggest development questions of our time—what millennials are looking for in housing . Responses from a panel of millennials will put the survey results in perspective .

ModeratorHenry G. CisnerosChairman, CityView

Discussion LeadersM. Leanne LachmanPresident, Lachman Associates LLC

Stockton WilliamsExecutive Director, ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing

RespondentsRukiya S. EaddyChief of Staff, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority

Mitch HernandezSenior Associate, CBRE

Joe KennedyDistrict Manager, New York and Pennsylvania, UDR

Kristen NicholsonSenior Manager, Sales and CRM, UDR

Jeremy Newman SharpeVice President, Community Development Rancho Sahuarita Company

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Mayors’ Forum: Rose Fellows Share City Development PerspectivesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom L/I (Fourth Floor)

Join Rose Fellow mayors for a moderated discussion of public sector perspectives on innovation and cities . Topics will include how cities are using “innovation districts” as an economic and neighborhood development strategy; how the “maker movement” (small-scale manufacturing driven by technological innovation) is bringing new economic opportunity to formerly moribund industrial areas; and how changes in travel behavior due to millennials’ adoption of bike sharing, car sharing, and ride sharing is changing urban development opportunities .

ModeratorClarence AnthonyExecutive Director, National League of Cities, and Former Mayor, South Bay, Florida

Discussion LeadersSly JamesMayor, Kansas City, Missouri

Ed MurrayMayor, Seattle, Washington

William PedutoMayor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Jean StothertMayor, Omaha, Nebraska

NETWORKING BREAK

4:15 p .m .–4:45 p .m .

Hilton Americas Houston, Ballroom of the Americas Foyer (Second Floor)

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At the Corner of Healthy and Profitable: The Return on Investment in Developing Healthy PlacesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom J/K (Fourth Floor)

More and more developers are positioning their projects to capitalize on the demand for healthier lifestyles . But are the effort and extra money it takes to focus on wellness worth it? This session will explore the deal side and look at the return on innovative healthy places . Don’t miss the chance to hear about lessons learned from some projects, under development and completed, from across the country .

ModeratorGadi KaufmannManaging Director and Chief Executive Officer, RCLCO

Discussion LeadersAndrew P. CohenCo–Chief Executive Officer, Gensler

David P. CropperManaging Director, TMG Partners

Clare De BriereChief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President The Ratkovich Company

Stephan NygrenManaging Partner, Serenbe

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CONCURRENT SESSIONS

9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

The Wall of International Capital Targeting U.S. Real Estate: Why? Who? And What?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom B (Fourth Floor)

Hear insights from global investors into the rapidly growing role of foreign capital in U .S . real estate markets . Though foreign investors have been part of the mix for decades, the magnitude of their investments has risen sharply since the global financial crisis . The following will be discussed: the reasons why foreign capital is coming to the United States, where it is coming from, and a description of the type of investments they are seeking .

ModeratorMatthew RichardsDirector and Head, International Capital Group, JLL

Discussion LeadersThomas R. Arnold Head of Americas, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)

Martin J. BruehlHead of Investment Management Union Investment Real Estate GmbH

Mark H. WilsmannManaging Director, MetLife Real Estate Investors

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Relates to the following Deep Dive Concurrent Sessions on pages 36-37:

11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

A Deep Dive on Foreign InvestmentHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom A

EB5, Now in the Major LeaguesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom D

GENERAL SESSION

4:45 p .m .–6:00 p .m .

Global Capital and Its Influence on U.S. Real Estate Hilton Americas Houston, Ballroom of the Americas (Second Floor)

With global capital flows into real estate at an all-time high, foreign investors in U .S . real estate are expanding their footprint . Join us as this panel of experts discusses the outlook for U .S . capital markets and the impact that foreign investors are likely to have on the direct and indirect real estate markets .

ModeratorBrian Ward President, Capital Markets and Investment Services, Americas Colliers International

Discussion LeadersDavid ArthurManaging Partner, Brookfield Property Group

Glenn L. LowensteinPrincipal, Lionstone Investments

Gayle StarrSenior Vice President, Capital Markets, Prologis


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9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

Capitalizing on Logistics InfrastructureHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom E (Fourth Floor)

Industrial real estate’s leading logistics and supply chain consultant will share the current trends in goods movement and how they affect industrial real estate development . A global logistics and supply chain trends expert shares the key to the development strategy surrounding goods movement . West Coast labor unrest has created shipper uncertainty; what does this mean for supply chain routing? How is e-commerce still shaping the landscape for industrial development? And where is industrial development going global?

ModeratorJohn M. Walsh IIIPresident and Chief Executive Officer, TIG Real Estate Services Inc .

Discussion LeadersLarry H. HarmsenChief Operating Officer, the Americas, Prologis

Curtis SpencerPresident, IMS Worldwide Inc .

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Ports, Trade, and Logistics: What’s Driving Industrial Real EstateHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom C

E-Commerce and the Future of RetailingHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom F

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

Beyond Mobility: Innovative Transportation to Create Sustainable Communities and Long-Term Economic Development Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom H (Fourth Floor)

Traditional approaches to transportation have been focused on moving people and goods around and through communities . See how new thinking about transportation helps build communities .

ModeratorWilliam FultonDirector, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Rice University

Discussion LeadersIan R. CarltonExecutive Director, Institute for Quality Communities University of Oklahoma

Kurt LuhrsenVice President, Service Planning and Transit System Reimagining Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

Danny PleasantDirector, Department of Transportation, City of Charlotte

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

New Intersections: Parking, Urban Mobility, and TechnologyHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom I

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How Do the Right Projects Get Funded?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom L



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9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

Health Care as a Catalyst for DevelopmentHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom J (Fourth Floor)

Hear from development experts using health care to successfully anchor and support large-scale developments . Learn how their life science, hospital, and seniors’ housing projects act as a centerpiece in a vibrant, diversified landscape .

ModeratorMindy BermanManaging Director, Health Care Capital Markets, JLL

Discussion LeadersPeter B. CalkinsExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Forest City Enterprises Inc .

Maurice OuelletteVice President, Corporate Development, Century Group

Eric SheffelsPresident, Leggat McCall Properties

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Developing a Medical City: Lessons from the Texas Medical CenterHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom G

Redefining Health Care-Driven Real Estate and Economic Development: Sky Ridge Medical Center and Ridgegate MPCHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom J

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

9:30 a .m .–10:45 a .m .

Learning in Real Time: Experts Share Their Forecasts for Real Estate in ’15, ’16, and ’17Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom K (Fourth Floor)

The semiannual ULI Real Estate Consensus Forecast, a survey of leading industry experts, will be released on April 8 . Where do the experts agree or disagree? And why? Also, how have forecasts changed from six months ago? Will 2017 be the turning point for the industry that everyone is talking about? What is the current thinking on shifting financial regulations’ impact on real estate? Hear a lively debate between participating survey experts as they explain or defend their views . Ask questions or challenge consensus about what’s ahead for the real estate industry in 2015 and beyond .

ModeratorWilliam J. MaherDirector of North American Strategy LaSalle Investment Management

Discussion LeadersDavid J. LynnChairman and Chief Executive Officer Everest High Income Property

Lee MenifeeManaging Director, Prudential Real Estate Investors

Paige MuellerManaging Director, RCLCO

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

How Exactly Should Money Work in Real Estate? Skills for Real Estate Development ProfessionalsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom H

Equity or Debt? Public or Private? An Overview of Investment OptionsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom K



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DEEP DIVE CONCURRENT SESSIONS

11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

A Deep Dive on Foreign Investment Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom A (Fourth Floor)

Join our panel of active participants in an engaging interactive discussion on how foreign investors operate within the United States, investment considerations and tax requirements, and pitfalls . Recent completed investments will be discussed .

Discussion LeadersJanice LinPortfolio Manager, Real Estate Investment Group Canada Pension Plan Investment Board

Matthew RichardsDirector and Head, International Capital Group, JLL

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

EB5, Now in the Major LeaguesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom D (Fourth Floor)

The federal government, picking up on programs used in Canada and other developed countries to attract capital-rich immigrants, created the EB5 program . Will EB5 continue to grow in importance? Featuring people actively involved in real estate development under the EB5 program, the session will describe the nuances and the future of this interesting investment vehicle .

Discussion LeadersJeffrey L. BerkowitzPresident, Berkowitz Development Group

Scot P. O’BrienCorporate Practice Group Leader, Washington, D .C . Region Akerman LLP



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Ports, Trade, and Logistics: What’s Driving Industrial Real Estate?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom C (Fourth Floor)

Get into the meat and potatoes of industrial development around ports and inland ports . Experts from the port of Houston, the development team that created the largest inland port in Chicago, and the newest inland port in central Florida will speak . The discussion will center on tenants that want to travel the last mile as cheaply as possible using the inland port as their jumping-off point for distribution . Port growth of industrial development also will be discussed using both the import and export model .

ModeratorCurtis SpencerPresident, IMS Worldwide Inc .

Discussion LeadersJames C. FordProject Executive, Logistics and Infrastructure, Clayco

Shane WilliamsForeign Trade Zone Administrator, Port of Houston Authority

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

E-Commerce and the Future of RetailingHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom F (Fourth Floor)

Hear from one of the chief architects of the explosion in big-box, e-commerce fulfillment centers in the United States over the last ten years . Ben Conwell, former director of real estate for Amazon .com, will be interviewed in this landmark session, explaining these building types, e-commerce site selection criteria, and where he sees the future of e-commerce fulfillment centers .

ModeratorSteve SchellenbergVice President of Logistics, IMS Worldwide Inc .

Discussion LeaderBenjamin D. ConwellPresident, Newport Advisors LLC, and Former Director, North America Operations Real Estate, Amazon .com

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Where the Rubber Meets the Road: How Do the Right Projects Get Funded? Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom L (Fourth Floor)

There are currently several options for funding transportation projects, including public/private partnerships, tax dollars, and bond proceeds . This session discusses some new trends in financing transportation projects and what is required to obtain the financing .

ModeratorHoward AltshulerPartner, EY

Discussion LeadersChristopher A. CoesManaging Director, LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors

Mike ParkerPrincipal, EY Infrastructure Advisors LLC

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

New Intersections: Parking, Urban Mobility, and Technology Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom I (Fourth Floor)

This panel will explore key issues surrounding urban parking in an era of rapid technological innovation and change . How can we build and manage parking facilities—from on-street parking to sophisticated structures—to enhance the sustainability and livability of cities? Hear about adaptive, flexible, and sustainable design of parking facilities; impacts of autonomous vehicles on parking supply, location, and economics; public policy innovations to enhance the efficiency of the existing parking supply; and technology as a driver of new approaches to parking .

ModeratorTimothy H. HaahsPresident and Chief Executive Officer Timothy Haahs & Associates Inc .

Discussion LeadersLaurens EckelboomExecutive Vice President, Business Development, Parkmobile

Randall K. RoweChairman, Green Courte Partners LLC and the Parking Spot

Paul WesselExecutive Director, Green Parking Council



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Developing a Medical City: Lessons from the Texas Medical CenterHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom G (Fourth Floor)

Established in 1945, the Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the world’s largest medical center and leader in advancing life science . Composed of 56 member institutions on a campus that ranks as the eighth-largest business district in the country, the TMC provides infrastructure, facilities, and master-planning guidance to the campus to ensure smart expansion and development of member institutions and surrounding infrastructure . Located in the heart of the city, just five miles south of downtown Houston, the TMC is home to more than 106,000 employees and welcomes over 7 .2 million visitors annually, functioning as a true city-within-a-city . The Texas Medical Center is ever changing in an effort to consistently offer the best and most innovative care to patients . The campus showcases creative approaches to design, construction, and land use throughout its 1,345 acres .

Discussion LeaderShawn W. Cloonan Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Texas Medical Center

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11:00 a .m .–12:15 p .m .

Redefining Health Care-Driven Real Estate and Economic Development: Sky Ridge Medical Center and Ridgegate MPCHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom J (Fourth Floor)

In 2003, the 60-acre Sky Ridge Medical Center served as the kickoff development for the 3,500-acre RidgeGate Mixed-Use Master-Planned Community in Lone Tree, Colorado, just 15 miles south of downtown Denver along I-25 . Today, the RidgeGate West Village (a one-square-mile area) is near buildout with more than 2,200 residential units and over 2 .5 million square feet of commercial use (yielding over 7,000 new jobs), several civic facilities, and acres of parks . Find out more about how this transformational deal was accomplished and the other catalytic effects that the Sky Ridge Medical Center had on the RidgeGate Community, including the expansion of critical transportation infrastructure such as light rail and spin-off medical real estate growth in the region .

Discussion LeadersKevin KuceraDirector of Real Estate, HCA/HealthONE

Keith SimonExecutive Vice President, Coventry Development Corporation



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Equity or Debt? Public or Private? An Overview of Investment OptionsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom K (Fourth Floor)

Potential options abound for investing in commercial real estate and they are increasingly more complex; investors need to select an investment option carefully . Learn about the full range of options in each of the four quadrants—public equity, private equity, public debt, and private debt . Hear about the differences in expected return and risk characteristics in key investment types such as private equity, commingled funds, private entity-level investments, public-equity real estate securities, whole mortgages, mezzanine loans, CMBS bonds, unsecured REIT debt, unsecured portfolio-level debt, and mortgage REITs . You’ll hear about key investment styles as well—core, core plus, value-add, and opportunistic .

Discussion LeaderDavid J. LynnChairman and Chief Executive Officer Everest High Income Property

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NETWORKING LUNCH

12:15 p .m .–1:15 p .m .

Hilton Americas Houston, Ballroom of the Americas A/D (Second Floor)

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How Exactly Should Money Work in Real Estate? Skills for Real Estate Development ProfessionalsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom H (Fourth Floor)

Need a refresher? An introduction? Or just want to test your knowledge? Come listen and learn from a master teacher from ULI’s Professional Development course on the inner workings of real estate financial analysis . The session will cover projecting and analyzing return on investment, the use of leverage, mortgage types and uses, and pro forma building and analysis . Discussion LeaderAlan RazakPrincipal, AthenianRazak LLC

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1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

Office Evolution: The Emerging Workscape Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom H (Fourth Floor)

Rapid changes in the nature of how we work and use technology are transforming workspaces at every scale from the office to the city and wider region . Global trends suggest major changes in how we program, plan, and design for the future of work in buildings and places .

Discussion LeaderAndrew Laing Global Practice Leader, Strategy+, AECOM

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2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

More Than Skin Deep: High-Performance Models in Repositioning Urban Office TowersHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom K

“There” There: New Place-Making Paradigms in Hot U.S. Suburban MarketsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom L

CONCURRENT SESSIONS

1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

How Today’s e-Commerce Trends Impact Commercial Real Estate Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom E (Fourth Floor)

E-commerce is growing and changing, and the pace is not slowing down anytime soon . This has led to new trends in commercial real estate, especially due to changes in the retail supply chain . There are three critical issues going forward: location, location, location . Customers want to receive their orders personalized, locally, and completed their way . How can companies select and design their locations to get the right order to the right customer at the right time in the right way? Hear from Tompkins International CEO and supply chain authority Jim Tompkins as he addresses these areas as part of the trends in e-commerce as they affect commercial real estate . Leave with a better understanding of how to advise retail customers and invest strategically .

Introduced by Robert GrossmanChief Operations Officer, Deloitte

Discussion LeaderJim Tompkins Chief Executive Officer, Tompkins International

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2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Mixed Use—Mixed ResultsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom C

From Measurements to Valuation: What Counts? Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom F



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The Evolving “Mix” in Mixed UseHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom B (Fourth Floor)

Mixed-use properties around the world are evolving to address demographic and social trends, meet consumer demands, support the goals of local communities, and address the financial and return requirements of their investors . Examine cutting-edge trends and synergies in concept and design, product mix, and project economics that are informing successful projects today .

ModeratorPeter WeingartenPrincipal, Gensler

Discussion LeadersJonathan H. BrinsdenChief Executive Officer, Midway

Scott JohnsonDesign Partner, Johnson Fain Partners

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Where’s the Capital for Mixed-Use Projects?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom H

Mixed Use in the SuburbsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom I

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1:15 p .m .–2:30 p .m .

New Communities: What’s New? What’s Next?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom K (Fourth Floor)

ULI legends pioneered planned communities and revolutionized suburban life . Hear how today’s leaders are meeting new product and lifestyle demands of millennials and baby boomers to revive urban areas and create sites that thrive for how people want to live and work today . Results of the new ULI-RICS survey, Placemaking: Innovations in New Communities, will be highlighted .

ModeratorTeri Slavik-TsuyukiSenior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Newland Real Estate Group

Discussion LeadersMahlon “Sandy” Apgar IVPrincipal, Apgar & Company Inc .

Casey NolanDirector of Development, Clark Realty Capital

RespondentsChristopher E. FramptonManaging Partner, East West Partners–Denver Inc .

Peter S. RummellPrincipal, RummellMunz Partners

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2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Suburban and Urban MPCs: Where Should They Call Home?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom D

Optimizing Today’s Infill OpportunitiesHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom A



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From Measurements to Valuation: What Counts? Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom F

As omni-channel retail sales alter the sales landscape do they also affect real estate value? How do you build success and what do you measure? What impact do changing shopping styles, showrooming, on-line or mobile device sales, easy on-line returns, and retailer downsizing mean for traditional calculations of sales per square foot? As consumers cover the “buy local” movement and urban locations take off how are landlords developing successful leasing strategies to blend credit tenants with local and creative entrepreneurs? Join two hands-on professionals for a session looking at the new metrics of valuation and strategic leasing . Join the discussion, bring your examples and challenges for an intense and practical session looking at new formulas for success .

ModeratorMaureen McAveySenior Resident Fellow and Bucksbaum Family Chair for Retail Urban Land Institute

Discussion LeadersAlan C. BillingsleyPrincipal, Billingsley Investments

Kathleen NorrisPrincipal, Urban Fast Forward


2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Mixed Use—Mixed ResultsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom C (Fourth Floor)

Every city from Bangor to Burbank is clamoring for mixed use—insisting that retail be included in nearly every residential project . Has this civic exuberance been irrational? When does mixed use thrive and when does it dive? If you are a residential specialist, learn a few basics of sustainable retail development; if you’re in retail, learn why apartments are not as easy as they look . If you are considering a mixed-use project, skip this session at your peril .

ModeratorJohn E. McNellisPartner, McNellis Partners

Discussion LeadersDonald BriggsPresident, Federal Realty Boston, and Senior Vice President, Development, Federal Realty Investment Trust

Jonathan H. BrinsdenChief Executive Officer, Midway

Kathryn BucklewVice President, Investments, EDENS

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“There” There: New Place-Making Paradigms in Hot U.S. Suburban MarketsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom L (Fourth Floor)

The 1970s and 1980s were the pinnacle of suburbanization for both residential and office markets . Today’s job growth in hot markets is driving suburban land values to an all-time high . This panel will explore regional responses to what the market is demanding and what shape office environments are taking outside traditional downtown centers .

ModeratorStephen EngblomSenior Vice President, AECOM

Discussion LeadersDenise deVilleSenior Vice President, Landbank Investments LLC

Kevin PennChief Strategy and Administration Officer, Highwoods Properties

W. Aaron ThielhornManaging Director, Trammell Crow Company

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2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

More Than Skin Deep: High-Performance Models in Repositioning Urban Office Towers Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom K (Fourth Floor)

Learn how major metropolitan areas and developers are creating hot new markets while keeping pace with demand for office space by transforming outdated towers into modern Class A offices . Repurposing is faster, more sustainable, and coming to your city soon .

ModeratorPatricia HausermanSenior Vice President, Tishman Construction Corporation

Discussion LeadersMatt FieldChief Investment Officer, TMG Partners

John MoozSenior Managing Director, Hines

Sara B. QueenSenior Vice President, Asset Management Brookfield Property Group

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Optimizing Today’s Infill Opportunities Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom A (Fourth Floor)

This thought-provoking session will feature the industry’s best and brightest discussing the evolution of infill development, both single-family and multifamily . Learn about the latest trends in community amenities, unit design and finishes, marketing strategies that entice both millennials and baby boomers, and underwriting strategies for new development . The most important factors that influence consumer preferences will be shared, along with the recent lessons learned from successful product design and marketing initiatives .

ModeratorKimberly ByrumSenior Vice President, Advisory, Meyers Research LLC

Discussion LeadersMark F. TolleyVice President and Director, Residential Services 210 Development Group LLC

Carson UnderwoodLand Acquisition Manager, David Weekley Homes

R. Scott ZieglerSenior Principal, Urban Residential Studio Ziegler Cooper Architects

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2:45 p .m .–4:00 p .m .

Suburban and Urban MPCs: Where Should They Call Home? Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom D (Fourth Floor)

Real-deal, real-number examples of MPCs located in both suburban and urban settings are highlighted in this session . What do they have in common and what trends do they exemplify? Lessons learned from repositioning suburban MPCs to be more urban, and how each type of MPC approaches its location, consumer demand, product offerings, amenities, lifestyle, marketing, and sales, will be discussed .

ModeratorKathleen B. CecilianPresident, Cecilian Worldwide LLC

Discussion LeadersGeorge E. Casey Jr.President, DMB Associates Inc .

Randy JohnsonExecutive Vice President, Brookfield Residential

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Mixed Use in the SuburbsHilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom I (Fourth Floor)

Despite their association with dense, urban environments, mixed-use projects are burgeoning in suburban locations and a new generation of projects is being planned and built . Learn more about specific mixed-use projects that are bringing innovation and vitality to suburban communities .

ModeratorAlan ColyerPrincipal, Gensler

Discussion LeadersJim CarmanDirector of Building Development, The Howard Hughes Corporation

Les A. NewtonPresident, Planned Community Developers

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NETWORKING BREAK

4:00 p .m .–4:30 p .m .


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Where’s the Capital for Mixed-Use Projects?Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom H (Fourth Floor)

The complex financing requirements of mixed-use projects will be explored, including the creative ways that new development projects are being financed as well as capitalization strategies for existing and redevelopment projects .

ModeratorTom PodgorskiManaging Director, Jones Lang LaSalle

Discussion LeadersGregory K. JohnsonPresident, Wright Runstad & Company

Kelly LayneDirector, HFF

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GENERAL SESSION

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James Baker and Gerald Hines: The Future of LeadershipHilton Americas Houston, Ballroom of the Americas (Second Floor)

In the closing session of the 2015 ULI Spring Meeting, James A . Baker III, former U .S . secretary of state, and Gerald D . Hines, chairman of the Houston-based Hines real estate organization, will share lessons learned as leaders in their respective fields and provide insight into what leadership looks like going forward .

Introduced byPaul B. LandenPartner, Baker Botts

Jason SchultzPartner, Assurance Services, Houston, EY

ModeratorLinda WertheimerSenior National Correspondent, NPR News

SpeakersJames A. Baker IIIFormer U .S . Secretary of State

Gerald D. HinesChairman, Hines

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COMMITTEE MEETINGS & SPECIAL EVENTS

All committee meetings and special events are by invitation only .

TUESDAY, MAY 127:30 a .m .–9:30 a .m . Rose Center Advisory Board Meeting

Hilton Americas Houston, 346 A/B

10:00 a .m .–1:00 p .m . ULI Foundation Board of Directors Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 340 A/B

10:00 a .m .–6:00 p .m . Rose Center Fellowship Retreat Hilton Americas Houston, 344 A/B

12:00 p .m .–6:00 p .m . Large Landowners Forum George R. Brown Convention Center 371 A/B/D/E

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12:00 p .m .–6:00 p .m . ULI’s Annual Carolyn and Preston Butcher Forum on Multifamily Housing Hilton Americas Houston, 335 A/B/C

1:00 p .m .–5:30 p .m . ULI Board of Directors Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 336 A/B

WEDNESDAY, MAY 137:00 a .m .–9:00 a .m . Operating Committee Meeting


7:30 a .m .–9:30 a .m . ULI NEXT Executive Committee Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 337 A/B

8:00 a .m .–10:00 a .m . ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing National Advisory Board Meeting George R. Brown Convention Center, 381 B

8:00 a .m .–1:00 p .m . Building Healthy Places Healthy Corridors Forum Hilton Americas Houston, 335 C


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WEDNESDAY, MAY 138:00 a .m .–1:00 p .m . Large Landowners Forum

George R. Brown Convention Center 371 A/B/D/E

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9:00 a .m .–10:00 a .m . ULI Investment Committee George R. Brown Convention Center, 381 A

9:00 a .m .–10:00 a .m . Trustee Nominations Committee and Governance and Nominating Committee Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 340 A/B

9:00 a .m .–10:00 a .m . Sustainability Center Advisory Board George R. Brown Convention Center, 381 C

9:00 a .m .–10:00 a .m . Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Steering Committee Hilton Americas Houston, 346 A/B

9:30 a .m .–1:00 p .m . Real Estate Research Forum Hilton Americas Houston, 339 A/B

10:00 a .m .–1:00 p .m . ULI Trustees Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom F ULI Trustees are invited to network pre-meeting at 9:30 a.m. outside of the meeting room.

10:30 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Larson Emerging Leaders Roundtables Hilton Americas, 336 A/B

10:30 a .m .–12:30 p .m . District and National Council Chairs for Mission Advancement George R. Brown Convention Center, 370 A/B

1:00 p .m .–2:45 p .m . Council Leadership Training George R. Brown Convention Center, 372 D/E

2:30 p .m .–4:30 p .m . ULI NEXT Leadership Initiative Special Program Hilton Americas Houston, 335 A/B



2:45 p .m .–3:45 p .m . ULI Foundation Governors’ CEO Forum Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Austin (Third Floor), 1300 Lamar Street

3:00 p .m .–4:00 p .m . Leadership Working Group Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 346 A/B

3:30 p .m .–4:30 p .m . Past Chairs Advisory Group Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 344 A/B

THURSDAY, MAY 147:00 a .m .–8:00 a .m . Compensation Committee Meeting


2:30 p .m .–4:30 p .m . Global Strategy Committee Meeting Hilton Americas Houston, 346 A/B

FRIDAY, MAY 157:30 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Building Healthy Places Interest Forum

Hilton Americas Houston, 335 B

7:30 a .m .–10:00 p .m . Global Awards for Excellence/ Urban Open Space Award Jury Hilton Americas Houston, 335 C


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COUNCIL RECEPTIONS & DINNERS(Council members only)

See Council agenda for specific times .

Public Development & Infrastructure Council Minute Maid Park (Budweiser Patio), 501 Crawford Street

Public/Private Partnership Council Hermann Park Conservancy (McGovern Centennial Park Gardens), 6201 Hermann Park Drive

Recreational Development Council Hilton Americas Houston, Skyline Ballroom (25th Floor)

Redevelopment & Reuse Council Sparrow Bar & Cookshop (Private Dining Room), 3701 Travis Street

Residential Neighborhood Development Council Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse (Ballroom), 1510 Texas Avenue

Responsible Property Investment Council Mark’s American Cuisine (Cloisters Room and Loft) 1658 Westheimer Road

Senior Housing Council Hugo’s (Patio and Extended West Wing), 1600 Westheimer Road 6:00 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Small-Scale Development Council The Houston Club (Bush Ballroom I, II, III, and IV) 910 Louisiana Street, 49th Floor

Sustainable Development Council Sambuca Restaurant (Crystal Ballroom at the Rice) 909 Texas Avenue

Transit-Oriented Development Council Brennan’s of Houston (Garden Room), 3300 Smith Street 6:00 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

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Affordable/Workforce Housing Council Ninfa’s, 2704 Navigation Boulevard

Commercial & Retail Development Council RDG + Bar Annie, 1800 Post Oak Boulevard 5:45 p.m. bus from JW Marriott Galleria, 5150 Westheimer Road

Community Development Council Hotel Zaza, Grapevine (11th Floor), 5701 Main Street 6:00 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Entertainment Development Council The Pass and Provisions, 807 Taft Street

Global Exchange Council Caracol (Outside Covered Patio), 2200 Post Oak Boulevard 6:00 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Healthcare & Life Sciences Council Damian’s Cucina Italiana, 3011 Smith Street 5:45 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Hotel Development Council Underbelly, 1100 Westheimer Road

Industrial & Office Park Development Council The Grove (Second Floor), 1611 Lamar Street

Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Red) Goode Company Barbeque, 8911 Katy Freeway

Multifamily Council Coronado Club, 919 Milam Street, #500

Office Development Council Brennan’s of Houston (Bay, Coast, and Patio), 3300 Smith Street


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Affordable/Workforce Housing Council JW Marriott Houston Downtown, Picasso 1 and 2 (Lower Level) 806 Main Street

Commercial & Retail Development Council (Blue, Gold, Green & Silver) JW Marriott Galleria, Ballroom A/B, 5150 Westheimer Road

Community Development Council (Blue) The Houston Club (Bush Ballroom III, IV) 910 Louisiana Street, 49th Floor

Community Development Council (Gold) The Club at Riverstone, 4855 Riverstone Boulevard, Missouri City Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:30 a.m.

Community Development Council (Green) The Parador, 2021 Binz Street Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:00 a.m.

Community Development Council (Silver) Hermann Park Conservancy (Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion) 6100 Hermann Park Drive Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:00 a.m.

Entertainment Development Council Topgolf, 1030 Memorial Brook Boulevard Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:00 a.m.

Global Exchange Council George R. Brown Convention Center, 362 C/F

Healthcare & Life Sciences Council Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center, 6411 Fannin Street Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:15 a.m.

Hotel Development Council Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Austin (Third Floor) 1300 Lamar Street

Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Black) George R. Brown Convention Center, 350 D/E/F

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University Development Council Hearsay Gastro Lounge (Private Dining Room), 218 Travis Street

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Blue) Hugo’s (Extended East Wing), 1600 Westheimer Road 6:00 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Bronze & Gold) The Petroleum Club of Houston (Legacy and Petroleum Room) 1201 Louisiana Street, 35th Floor In case of inclement weather: Hugo’s (Extended East Wing) 1600 Westheimer Road

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Green) Brennan’s of Houston, 3300 Smith Street

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Purple) The Reef, 2600 Travis Street

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Red) Caracol (Calamar Room), 2200 Post Oak Boulevard 6:00 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Silver) Home of Tom Fish, 814 Saybrook Lane 6:30 p.m. bus from Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas

Urban Revitalization Council Hearsay on the Green, 1515 Dallas Street


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Small-Scale Development Council (Blue) George R. Brown Convention Center, 361 A/B

Small-Scale Development Council (Gold) George R. Brown Convention Center, 361 C/F

Small-Scale Development Council (Silver) George R. Brown Convention Center, 361 D/E

Sustainable Development Council Gensler Offices, 711 Louisiana, Suite 300

Transit-Oriented Development Council George R. Brown Convention Center, 352 D/E

University Development Council-Student Housing George R. Brown Convention Center, 371 A/B

University Development Council-Innovation George R. Brown Convention Center, 371 D/E

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Blue) George R. Brown Convention Center, 372 C/F

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Bronze) Hobby Center (Founders Club), 800 Bagby Street Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:15 a.m.

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Gold) George R. Brown Convention Center, 372 D/E

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Green) St. Regis Hotel, 1919 Briar Oaks Lane Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:15 a.m.

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Purple) JW Marriott Houston Downtown, Monet (Gallery Level) 806 Main Street

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Red) Hotel Zaza, Hemingway (First Floor), 5701 Main Street

Urban Development/Mixed-Use Council (Silver) Williams Tower (Second Floor Conference Center) 2800 Post Oak Boulevard Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:00 a.m.

Urban Revitalization Council George R. Brown Convention Center, 362 D/E

THURSDAY, MAY 14



Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Blue) George R. Brown Convention Center, 351 A/B

Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Gold) George R. Brown Convention Center, 351 D/E

Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Green) George R. Brown Convention Center, 351 C/F

Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Red) George R. Brown Convention Center, 370 A-F

Industrial & Office Park Development Council (Silver) 1000 Main Street

Multifamily Council (Blue, Bronze & Silver) Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Grand Ballroom (Third Floor) 1300 Lamar Street

Multifamily Council (Gold) Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Highland (Second Floor) 1300 Lamar Street

Office Development Council George R. Brown Convention Center, 382 C

Public Development & Infrastructure Council George R. Brown Convention Center, 382 A

Public/Private Partnership Council (Blue & Gold) Hilton Americas Houston, Skyline Ballroom (25th Floor)

Recreational Development Council (Blue, Gold & Red) Hilton Americas Houston, 335 A/B

Redevelopment & Reuse Council JW Marriott Houston Downtown, Picasso 3 (Lower Level) 806 Main Street

Residential Neighborhood Development Council (Blue) Magnolia Hotel, Sterling Ballroom (First Floor), 1100 Texas Street

Residential/Neighborhood Development Council (Gold) Vita Nuova (Second Floor Terrace), 1111 Studewood Place Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 7:00 a.m.

Responsible Property Investment Council Hines-Chase Building (Auditorium), 601 Travis Street

Senior Housing Council Hilton Americas Houston, 339 A/B


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WEDNESDAY, MAY 133:45 p .m .–5:30 p .m . ULI Foundation Governors’ Reception

(ULI Foundation Governors only) Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Vinoteca (Third Floor), 1300 Lamar Street

4:15 p .m .–4:45 p .m . Product Council/District Council Exchange Welcome Reception (Invitation only) Hilton Americas Houston, 335 C

7:00 p .m .–9:00 p .m . District and National Council Staff Dinner (Invitation only) Irma’s Southwest Grill 1314 Texas at Austin

9:00 p .m .–11:00 p .m . ULI NEXT Reception (Invitation only) OKRA Charity Saloon, 924 Congress Avenue

THURSDAY, MAY 1412:15 p .m .–1:15 p .m . Networking Lunch

Hilton Americas Houston Ballroom of the Americas A/D

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3:45 p .m .–4:30 p .m . Building Healthy Places Networking Break (See page 8 for more information.) Hilton Americas Houston, Grand Ballroom Foyer (Fourth Floor)


TUESDAY, MAY 125:30 p .m .–7:00 p .m . Kickoff Reception

(Invitation only) Hines Residence, 2920 Lazy Lane Bus departs East Lobby, Hilton Americas Houston at 5:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.

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5:30 p .m .–9:30 p .m . Council Counselors Reception and Dinner

(Invitation only) The Houston Club (Baker Boardroom) 910 Louisiana Street

6:00 p .m .–8:00 p .m . Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) Reception (Open to all meeting attendees) House of Blues (Bronze Peacock Room) 1204 Caroline Street

7:00 p .m .–9:00 p .m . District and National Council Chairs and Governance Chairs Dinner (Invitation only) The Grove, 1611 Lamar Street

7:00 p .m .–10:00 p .m . ULI Board of Directors and Operating Committee Dinner (Invitation only) The Pass, 807 Taft Street Bus departs from Hines Residence at 7:00 p.m. for dinner.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 137:30 a .m .–9:00 a .m . WLI/LLI Leadership Summit Breakfast

(Invitation only) Hilton Americas Houston, 335 A/B

11:00 a .m .–2:00 p .m . Food Trucks and Live Music (See page 9 for more information.) Discovery Green A short walk across the street from the Hilton Americas Houston.

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THURSDAY, MAY 146:00 p .m .–7:30 p .m . Cocktail Reception

(Open to all meeting attendees) Discovery Green A short walk across the street from the Hilton Americas Houston. Join fellow meeting attendees for a drink and live entertainment.

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7:30 p .m .–10:00 p .m . ULI Trustees Dinner Four Seasons Hotel Houston, Four Seasons Ballroom (Third Floor) 1300 Lamar Street

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FRIDAY, MAY 15 7:30 a .m .–9:30 a .m . Product Council Task Force Breakfast

Hilton Americas Houston, 335 A

Keeping people healthier, happier, and more productive through the power of design.

Nick Merrick © Hedrich Blessing

711 Louisiana St • Suite 300 • Houston, TX 77002713.844.0000 • www.gensler.com


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WEDNESDAY, MAY 13Healthy refreshments provided compliments of H-E-B .

8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Creating Memorable Urban Destinations: Mixed-Use Development in Uptown & River Oaks District (sold out) Refreshments included Ticket #6

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7:50 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Diversity & Opportunity: ULI Award Winning Affordable Housing Refreshments included Ticket #8

7:45 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Life on the Prairie: Cross Creek Ranch Refreshments included Ticket #10

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8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Mixed-Use Projects: A Tale of Two Cities Refreshments included Ticket #7

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8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Port of Houston: The Engine That Drives Houston’s Global Trade Refreshments included Ticket #5

8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Something Big Is Up Downtown Tour will depart from 1200 Crawford Street, near the west side of Hilton Americas Houston’s Pappasito’s Cantina Patio. Refreshments included Ticket #13

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All tours depart from the Hilton Americas Houston, East Lobby on Avenida De Las Americas . We will have signs directing you to your bus or walking group . Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure . Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for all tours .

TUESDAY, MAY 128:00 a .m .–4:00 p .m . Bikes, Boats, Bayous & Beer: Houston’s

Commitment to Open Space, Recreation & Healthy Living (sold out) Tour will meet at the first floor lobby of the Hilton Americas Houston prior to boarding the bus. Lunch included Ticket #4

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8:30 a .m .–4:00 p .m . Texas Medical Center: A Healthy Approach to Public/Private Development Lunch included Ticket #3

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8:00 a .m .–4:00 p .m . The Woodlands: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow (sold out) Lunch included Ticket #2

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 138:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . The Astrodome: Reviving the “Eighth

Wonder of the World” Refreshments included Ticket #12

8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . The Hines Heritage: A Legacy of Quality in the Houston Built Environment Refreshments included Ticket #14

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8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Town Centers on the Edge: Bringing Urban-Style Commercial Development to the Burbs Refreshments included Ticket #9

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8:00 a .m .–12:00 p .m . Urban Neighborhood Revival: Defining Urban Milestones Refreshments included Ticket #11

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People to ThankMEETING STRATEGIES AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIRS

Lauralee Martin Meeting Strategies Committee Chair, and President and CEO, HCP

Mary K. Ludgin Program Committee Chair, and Managing Director, Heitman

PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Toni Alexander InterCommunications Inc .Ron Altoon Altoon Partners ArchitectsHoward Altshuler EYMichael Atkins Cormorant CapitalAlisa Brem EdensMary Borgia The Borgia CompanyLynn Carlton HOKKathleen Cecilian Cecilian Worldwide LLCAnthony Chang Washington Real Estate Investment TrustAaron Conley Third Act SolutionsRux Currin Birchwood Interests Inc .David Doupe Jone Lang LaSalleStephen Engblom AECOMJed Gates Deutsche Asset & Wealth ManagementRichard Gollis The Concord Group LLCJay Hailey DLA Piper LLP (U .S .)Kirsten Hull McCaffery Interests

Gregory Hummel Bryan Cave LLPMonica Jindia Commonwealth Land Title Insurance CompanyNeisen Kasdin AkermanBill Odle TBG PartnersDebbie Orshefsky Holland and KnightRichard L. Perlmutter Argo Development CompanyMichael C. Pruter Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLPWendy A. RowdenBob Sharpe Rancho Sahuarita CompanyJeremy Sharpe Rancho Sahuarita CompanyMartin Stern CBRE/U .S . Equities RealtyCassie Stinson BoyarMillerSusan L. Stupin The Prescott Group LLCGeorge von Liphart Peninsula Real Estate Capital AdvisorsJohn Walsh TIG Real Estate Services Inc .Reid C. Wilson Wilson, Cribbs & Goren


People to ThankSESSION COORDINATORS

ULI recognizes the efforts and hard work of all the session coordinators .

Howard Altshuler

Sandy Apgar

Michael Atkins

Mary Borgia

Alisa Brem

Maya Brennan

Kimberly Byrum

Kathleen Cecilian

Aaron Conley

David Doupe

Stephen Engblom

Helen Gurfel

Jay Hailey

Neisen Kasdin

Gadi Kaufmann

Anita Kramer

Mary Ludgin

Rachel MacCleery

Sarene Marshall

Lauralee Martin

Maureen McAvey

Brenden McEneaney

Ed McMahon

Tom Murphy

Debbie Orshefsky

Richard Perlmutter

Sarah Jo Peterson

Patrick Phillips

Wendy Rowden

Bob Sharpe

Jeremy Sharpe

Curtis Spencer

Susan Stupin

John Walsh

Reid Wilson

Michelle McDonough Winters

People to ThankHOST COMMITTEE EXECUTIVE TEAM

ULI extends immense gratitude to the Host Committee for their hard work and inspiration . Their vision made the 2015 ULI Spring Meeting a success .

CO-CHAIRS

TOURSAlan Colyer Gensler

Todd Meyer Urban Designer

SPONSORSHIPRic Campo Camden

Doug Goff Johnson Development Co .

URBAN LANDJennifer Mitchell Jones Lang LaSalle

PROGRAM INPUTBill Odle TBG Partners

Reid Wilson Wilson, Cribbs & Goren

MARKETINGSandra Porter Hines

MEMBERSHIPFilo Castore Perkins & Will

MEDIA OUTREACH/EDITORIAL INPUTSusan Elmore Elmore PR

VENUESTom Fish Jones Lang LaSalle

Cecilia Mesta Lionstone Group

WLICassie Stinson BoyarMiller

YOUNG LEADERSAndre Satchell Duff & Phelps

Jonathan H. Brinsden Midway Companies

Tom Owens Hines


People to ThankULI HOUSTON

ULI thanks the members of ULI Houston for their support of the 2015 ULI Spring Meeting .

Carleton Riser Chair, ULI Houston and President Transwestern Development Company

Ann Taylor Executive Director, ULI Houston

Beth Morris Manager, ULI Houston

People to KnowULI LEADERSHIP

Lynn Thurber, ULI Global Chairman

Randall K. Rowe, Incoming ULI Global Chairman

Geoffrey Stack, ULI Foundation Chairman

Patrick L. Phillips, Global Chief Executive Officer

Cheryl Cummins, Executive Officer

Michael Terseck, Chief Financial Officer

ULI MEETINGS

Mary Beth Corrigan, Senior Vice President, Convenings

Maria Fiore, Vice President, Program Development

T.J. McCabe, Vice President, Meeting Logistics

LaKeshia Griggs, Department Coordinator

Kladé Hare, Senior Associate, Convenings

ULI DEVELOPMENT

David Howard, Executive Vice President, Development and ULI Foundation

Corinne Abbott, Senior Vice President, Foundation Relations

Brandon Sedloff, Senior Vice President, Global Corporate Development

Carla Clements, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Development

Jessie Himmelrich, Associate, ULI Foundation Relations and Individual Giving

Irene Katradis, Associate, Development Operations

Emeri Lewkowicz, Associate, Development

ULI CUSTOMER SERVICE

Lori Hatcher, Senior Vice President, Membership and Marketing

Sonia Huntley, Senior Director, Membership Operations and Customer Service

Carolyn Brennan, Director, Membership & Marketing

Trey Davis, Director, Events Marketing

Allison Sherman, Associate, Membership & Marketing