ULI advisory services panels provide strategic advice to sponsors on land use and real estate development issues. Panels link developers, public agencies, and other sponsors to the knowledge and experience of ULI and its membership. Established in 1947, this fee-based program has completed over 500 panels, in 47 states, 12 countries, and 4 continents. Sponsors praise panels for their comprehensive, pragmatic approach to solving land use challenges.

Each panel follows a proven process that begins with a conversation between advisory services staff and the sponsor to frame the assignment. ULI then assembles an interdisciplinary panel of volunteers who spend up to a week on-site exploring the project, interviewing stakeholders, and making recommendations. Panels approach the assignment from all perspectives, including market potential, land use and design, financing and development strategies, and organizing and implementation.

Proven Experience

Panels address an array of land use topics, including:

• Sustainable Development (PDF) 
• Economic Development (PDF)
• Disaster Response (PDF)  
• Downtown Revitalization (PDF) 
• Neighborhood Revitalization (PDF) 
• Military Facilities Planning (PDF)
• Transit-Oriented Development (PDF)
• Workforce and Affordable Housing (PDF) 
• Regional Growth and Cooperation (PDF) 
• Transportation (PDF)
• University Development (PDF)
• Urban Design (PDF)

Diverse Options

Panel options match the scope and character of each assignment, including:

• Sustainable Development Panel
• Five-Day Panel
• Three-Day Panel
• One-and-a-Half-Day Panel
• Project Analysis Session
• Specialized Services
• Local Technical Assistance Panel