Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2009
Real estate industry experts expect financial and real estate markets in the United States to bottom in 2009 and then flounder for much of 2010, with ongoing drops in property values, more foreclosures and delinquencies, and a limping economy that will continue to crimp property cash flows, according to the Emerging Trends in Real Estate® 2009.  Read Press Release

2008 Global Demographics:  Shaping Real Estate's Future
The growing population in developing countries, coupled with dramatic demographic shifts in established ones—particularly the United States—provides vast opportunities for real estate development during the next 20 years, according to a new report published by the Urban Land Institute.  Read Press Release

Infrastructure 2008:  A Competitive Advantage
The United States needs to overhaul its outdated regional infrastructure planning process and create a viable federal framework, or face compromising its ability to compete in a global marketplace, according to a new report co-published by the Urban Land Institute and Ernst & Young.   Read Press Release

Changing Metropolitan America
This new book by former Mayor and urban expert, Bill Hudnut, makes the case that America must wake up to the fact that postwar growth patterns are unsustainable, and that if the nation is to remain competitive in an increasingly global economy, we must plan and grow in new ways that make more efficient use of our resources.  Contact us for a copy.

Getting Density Right
This practical book describes methods used throughout the nation to better support compact development—including visioning, planning, and new policies. Case studies profile the experiences of eight communities, the policy tools they used to encourage compact development, and the development projects built using the new regulations. In addition, The Toolkit provides an overview of the tools being used across the country to promote compact development. Credentialed media members may request a copy of the book.  Contact us for a copy.

Growing Cooler
Based on solid research by leading urban planning researchers, this investigative document demonstrates how urban development is both a key contributor to climate change and an essential factor in combating it—by reducing vehicle greenhouse gas emissions.  The authors make the case that one of the best ways to get people to drive less is to build pedestrian-friendly places with a mix of uses, where people can walk, bike, or take transit from their homes to offices, schools, restaurants, and shopping.  Credentialed media members may request a copy of the book.  Contact us for a copy.