Founded in 1936, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a nonprofit research and education organisation that operates as a multidisciplinary forum for the real estate and land use industries. Its stated purpose is to facilitate open exchanges of ideas, information, and experience among professionals - including architects, developers, planners, bankers, and public officials - who are focused on creating better places.
The institute maintains a membership of more than 48,000 worldwide. It operates from regional offices in Washington, DC, Hong Kong, and London, reflecting a global scope across the urban development and real estate sectors. ULI is a 501(c)(3) organisation supported by its members.
