Monday, October 27, 2008

Mobile Workshops

Treasure Coast Tour: Florida’s Hidden Gem
7:30am – 5:30pM
Ticket #8; $150; Lunch included; Limit 50

Visit South Florida’s Treasure Coast, a region that is on the cutting-edge of radical change. The tour encompasses an in-depth look at two major cities playing a critical part in the area’s rebirth: Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie. Fort Pierce is a prime example of old world and new world coming together through careful planning and revitalization. Highlights of the tour include the recently renovated historic 1923 Sunrise Theatre and the City of Port St. Lucie is creating an urban environment more in tune with the needs of today’s residents. Visit City Center, a 70-acre redevelopment project being created to provide the city its own “downtown”. From here, visit Tradition, poised to become one of the nation’s most successful and prestigious master-planned communities. Join a panel discussion with the developers, learning more about the concept and actualization of this new city. The trip will conclude with a tour of H. Wayne Huizenga’s Floridian, opening early especially for ULI, and will feature a behind the scenes presentation by the architectural team of Garcia Stromberg on the making of this exclusive private club, which has become a golf sanctuary for corporate chieftains, celebrities, friends, and family.

Ave Maria: A New Concept in Master-Planned Communities
7:30am – 3:30pm
Ticket #9; $150; Lunch included; Limit 50

A notable project from a worldwide perspective, Ave Maria is believed to be the first contemporary town to be developed in conjunction with a university. The intersection of two remarkable visions created a groundbreaking opportunity for a whole new approach to education and land planning. Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza, dreamed of creating the first major Catholic university in the country in more than 40 years.

At the same time, the Barron Collier Companies was poised to usher in a revolutionary program in land planning, the The Rural Stewardship program. The 5,000-acre development includes a town core anchored by the Ave Maria Oratory and offers a full range of residential options and commercial services to its residents. This is a unique opportunity to listen to the story behind this revolutionary development.

Downtown West Palm Beach: City Place and Clematis Street
8:00am – 3:00pm
Ticket #10; $150; Lunch included; Limit 50

Visit Downtown West Palm Beach, defined by its distinctive array of international dining, shopping and cultural destinations, and an inimitable urban energy. Join in on a walking tour of the downtown’s two distinct districts: The Clematis District, a vibrant, edgy, artistic commercial core that serves as the county’s historic and government center, and CityPlace, just a few blocks away, the leading visitor destination in Palm Beach County. It’s an Italian-inspired, 72-acre, mixed-use center known as one of the best open-air lifestyle centers in the nation, and home to more than 100 shops and restaurants.

A panel discussion will be held inside The Harriet Himmel Theater, a spectacularly restored 1920s church, featuring Howard Elkus, renowned CityPlace architect; Rick Gonzalez, West Palm Beach-based architect who restored The Harriet and Palm Beach County's 1916 Courthouse; West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel; and key city planners. Learn first-hand about the Clematis District’s carefully strategized resurgence and the design and development of CityPlace, the major catalyst for the area’s economic boom.  Enjoy lunch on the 15^th floor of CityPlace Tower, a 300,000-sq.-ft., 18 story, Class-A office building that recently opened in Downtown West Palm Beach. Built by a joint-venture of The Related Companies, L.P. of New York, and Crocker Partners LLC of Boca Raton, the $110 million project is the first office tower built in the area in almost 20 years.

 Miami River: Old and New
Side by Side
8:30am – 2:00pm
Ticket #12; $150; Lunch included; Limit 100

The Miami River is home to a converging mix of industry, historic neighborhoods, and new residential development and is a shining example of how these facets co-exist to the benefit of all. The Miami River Commission has successfully preserved this historical, working landmark while allowing visionaries the opportunity to take the Miami River to the next stage of evolution. Touring the Miami River by boat, attendees will see the blend of old and new and learn how this was achieved along with other plans afoot for further investment including greenway improvements to make the river an amenity for the residents.

You will learn about the award-winning plans for projects such as the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan, Miami River Greenway Action Plan, Miami River Corridor Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, Miami River Basin Water Quality Improvement Plan, and much more.

Brickell and Downtown Miami: Metamorphosis Underway
9:00am – 4:00pm
Ticket #13; $150; Lunch included; Limit 50

In the past five years, Brickell and Downtown Miami have been in the midst of a significant urban transformation for a true 24-hour live, work, play environment. This mobile workshop will provide a complete overview of the Downtown area — from the Omni and central business district, all the way to magnificent Brickell Avenue. The tour highlights include insight of public/private initiatives underway in the urban core, and a walking tour of Mary Brickell Village, a new 200,000 square foot lifestyle center in the heart of the financial district. Enjoy lunch on the Miami bayfront with a dynamic panel discussion among the top local developers, architects, and market experts regarding the future of downtown.

Miracle Mile: Rebirth of a Classic Retail Destination
9:00am – 1:30pm
Ticket #14; $150; Lunch included; Limit 50

Experience a glorious morning of inspiration and innovation as you become intimately acquainted with downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile. The journey begins at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theater with a welcome by the Mayor of Coral Gables, and a presentation by a panel of local experts who have helped shape today’s vision of downtown Coral Gables. They will share their insight into the formation of a Business Improvement District, the challenges of their retail environment, financing of key projects, streetscape improvements, centralized valet, and more. Downtown Coral Gables has transformed from a sleepy downtown for a desirable residential community into a great urban place and center of international business, culture, retail and residential living. So, come hear more! Then, stroll along Miracle Mile as you envision a day of shopping and dining with style. Finally, small group discussions with local business leaders will close our day over a wonderful lunch and a delicious Cuban coffee at the iconic Books & Books.

Allison Island: A Modern Tropical Paradise
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Ticket #17; $125; Lunch not included; Limit 50

The innovative planning and collaboration of Craig Robins of Dacra Development and 10 internationally known architects, including locally-based Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, transformed Aqua, Allison Island into a new urbanist’s paradise, creating a modernist neighborhood offering a unique urban lifestyle. Aqua sits in Miami Beach’s Millionaire’s Row and has a tie into Miami’s community that goes back decades. Learn about the island’s relationship with the area, from vision, planning, and deliverance of the 8.5-acre community that comprises a blend of modern architecture, modern art, and an outdoor lifestyle with a hospital, three mid-rise waterfront condominiums and 46 island homes. Not open to the public, this is your opportunity to get an inside look at one of Miami’s most famous and exclusive redevelopments.

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Student/Young Leader Mobile Workshops

Miami River: Old and New Side by Side
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ticket #12A; $35; Lunch included; Limit 25

Students/Young Leaders are invited to join the Miami River: Old and New Side by Side tour.  Tour description can be found above.

Brickell & Downtown Miami: Metamorphosis Underway
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Ticket #32; $25; Lunch included; Limit 25

The tour departs from the Intercontinental Miami in downtown Miami at 12:00 p.m. sharp. Students/Young Leaders can use the free hotel shuttles departing from the Miami Beach Convention Center.  This tour builds on the Brickell and Downtown Miami described above, but with a student/young leader twist.

Projects for Young Leaders by Young Leaders
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ticket #33; $40; Lunch not included; Limit 50

This tour highlights projects worked on by ULI Young Leaders including the Royalton by Carlisle Development Group and Carrfour Supportive Housing, Beacon Lakes by Flagler Development Group and AMB, and Downtown Doral by Flagler Development Group.

The Royalton started as a historic Miami hotel and was transformed into affordable housing for the formerly homeless individuals. Built in the 1920's during downtown Miami's first real estate bubble, Royalton fell into disrepair and required 8 different funding sources including Historic Tax Credits and Low Income Housing Tax Credits for redevelopment.

Beacon Lakes is a 478-acre master planned Business Park located on one of the last major parcel(s) of undeveloped land in Miami’s thriving Airport West market presenting a unique opportunity to accommodate present needs and future expansion within a single strategically located site. The project involved moving the County's Urban Development Boundary, an extremely technical and political process.

Downtown Doral will be the most compelling master-planned, mixed-use community developed in South Florida since Coral Gables. The meticulously planned 120-acre live-work-play community will be the heart of one of Miami-Dade County’s newest cities – Doral. Downtown Doral is the in-fill, re-development of an existing office park and will include 2,800 residential units, as well as retail shops, restaurants, office buildings, a school, parks and open spaces.

Special Interest Tours

Downtown Miami Architecture
10:00am – 1:00pm
Ticket #18; $125; Lunch not included; Limit 40

Architecture in Miami is much more than waterfront homes, luxurious modern residences and glassed skyscrapers. From historical pastel-colored buildings in downtown, to Old World-style villas and Spanish colonial-style homes hidden in its neighborhoods, the distinct architectural styles represent the diverse layers of culture and history that reveal a multicultural and dynamic Miami.

Dr. Paul S. George, historian for the Historical Museum of Southern Florida, will lead this tour of downtown Miami’s impressive architecture.

Miami Beach’s Historical
Art Deco (Walking)
2:00pm – 5:00pm

Ticket #19; $125; Lunch not included; Limit 40 Miami Beach is home to the nation’s largest collection of art deco art and architecture. This very unique combination of architecture, lifestyle and history covers an area of approximately one square mile. This interesting and informative walking tour provides a unique opportunity to explore Deco-age arts and architecture, examine historic preservation efforts, and experience the excitement of Miami’s South Beach area.

Council Receptions/Dinners
6:30pm – 10:00pm
Council Members only. Refer to Council agendas for specific time and location.

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Latin America: Opportunities in Real Estate Development, Investment, and Finance 

Miami Beach Convention Center
(Separate registration fee applies)

Latin America is hot! As one of the world’s fastest-emerging markets, it is garnering more and more attention from investors around the globe. At this year’s conference, you will gain the information you need to evaluate investment and development opportunities in Latin America. You will learn about opportunities, strategies, and lessons learned from international investors who are currently active in the region, as well as from leading Latin American developers. Join us as we explore opportunities in development, investment, and finance in Latin America. Network and make important contacts for future business ventures.

Peter Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, Jones Lang LaSalle
Sam Zell, Chairman, Equity Group Investments
Roberto Ordorica, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential Real Estate—Latin America
Vicente Fox, former President of Mexico (in conjunction with the ULI Fall Meeting)
Paul Volcker, former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve (in conjunction with the ULI Fall Meeting)

If you register for both the Latin America Conference and the Fall Meeting and Urban Land Expo, you can save up to $1,100.

For more information, or to register, go to www.uli.org/conferences.