Real Estate, the Economy, Climate Change and Politics on the Docket for Fall Urban Land Institute Meeting

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RISMEDIA, July 24, 2008-What’s next for real estate and the economy? Are new sources of market capital filling in the gaps? How will climate change concerns affect future development patterns? How are demographic shifts changing housing demand? What are the possible real estate ramifications – including federal housing policy changes — of the November elections?These are just a few of a broad variety of land use-related topics to be discussed by leading industry experts at the Urban Land’s Institute’s 2008 Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo, set for October 27-30, 2008 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach.

The Fall Meeting, which is ULI’s major annual event, offers “the best of the best” in terms of knowledgeable panelists and content-rich real estate sessions, which include industry experts from around the globe speaking candidly on pressing issues and trends affecting all aspects of land use planning, design and development.

This year, with the uncertain economy as the backdrop, the insights from economists, analysts, demographers, political observers and industry practitioners are certain to prove more insightful and more meaningful than ever. If you have to pick one meeting to attend this year that will be the most productive in terms of real estate ideas, leads, interviews, tips and news stories, the ULI meeting is your best bet.

Headlining the event are former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker, who will offer economic insights at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, October 28; and former President of Mexico Vicente Fox, set to speak at 4:30 p.m. also on October 28. Global market insights and political commentary will be offered by keynoters CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour and former assistant to Bill Clinton and current television news commentator James Rubin on Thursday, October 30.

Not to be missed: An in-depth look at the good, bad and ugly for capital markets, 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29; a preview of possible shifts in federal housing policy, featuring former secretaries of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 11 a.m. October 29; and a look ahead at top U.S. markets and property types for development and investment, based on the widely-acclaimed Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2009 report, 4:30 p.m., October 29.

New this year: A special exhibit, “The City in 2050,” that examines the impact on urban growth patterns of factors such as energy prices, demographic shifts, climate change and economic globalization, and which offers scenarios that aim to ensure sustainable communities for the 21st century.

Highlights from the daily schedule of events:

Monday, October 27, 2008

One-day Latin America Conference, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mobile Workshops
VIP Tour of “The City in 2050″ exhibition

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Paul Volker, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

ULI Real Estate Academy (real estate panels) 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include:
How to Survive Your First Down Cycle
What is the New Mixed Use?
Reauthorizing the Highway Trust Fund: How Will the Money Be Spent?
Reforming National Transportation Policy
Efficient Land Use as a Solution to Climate Change
Vicente Fox, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Capital Markets Update Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

Luncheon featuring The Honorable Manual Diaz, 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Stan Ross Trends in Real Estate Conference, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Topics include:
How to Fix the Economy – Hear from economic advisors to presidential candidates
Politics and Land Use – Implications of the upcoming elections
Forecast for Commercial Real Estate
Privatizing Infrastructure — Way of the Future?
National Housing Policy – Past, Present, Future
The Impact of Global Demographic Changes on Real Estate
Turning Around the Housing Market
Emerging Trends in Real Estate, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 30, 2008

Christiane Amanpour and James Rubin, 7:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Real Estate Sessions, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics include:
Responsible Property Investment – The Pros and Cons
Cap and Trade Legislation – An Update
Workforce Housing – Lessons Learned from Europe
Do Something, Do Nothing – Negotiating the Ongoing Market Downturn
Where’s the Money? Lending in the Wake of the Mortgage Meltdown
How to Build Green in Tough Times
The Costs of Housing and Transportation – Is It Over for “Drive to Quality”?
Retail Opens Up
Trends in Senior Housing

For more conference details, visit www.uli.org.

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