ULI Arizona

Today's Sponsor Spotlight is on Perkins Coie! Perkins Coie is a leading international law firm that is known for providing high-value, strategic solutions and extraordinary client service on matters vital to their clients’ success. ULI Arizona is honored to have their continuing support as a Leadership Circle Annual Sponsor AND as the 20th Annual Trends Day Title Sponsor!

Are you looking for a way to get involved with ULI Arizona? UrbanPlan may be the program for you! UrbanPlan is a realistic, engaging and academically challenging classroom-based curriculum. It provides high school seniors hands-on experience with the issues, trade-offs and economics of land use planning and urban redevelopment. With your help, we're able to bring UrbanPlan to two high schools in the Fall and Spring. Learn how you can become a volunteer at the link in our bio.

Today is National Women's Equality Day -- the day that commemorates the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, granting women the right to vote. ULI member Jen Ruby recently shared this special photo of she and her daughter voting for the first time -- that's what it's all about!

Meet Liz Lonetti, Senior Designer at Espiritu Loci, Inc. and the new chair of ULI Arizona's AzTAP Committee. Liz has served in various capacities in our District Council, including past WLI Mentor and UrbanPlan volunteer in addition to her work with the AzTAP Committee. We are excited to have Liz at the helm as she guides our efforts to afford land use and real estate executives an opportunity to help communities in AZ with difficult development and planning issues. Thank you, Liz!

ULI Arizona continues the tradition of “giving back” at their Annual Young Leaders Summer Social. Thank you to everyone who donated to St. Vincent de Paul’s Angels on Call program — our attendees raised $1,000 tonight! Shout out to our Event Sponsor SEG and YLG Annual Sponsors: Corgan, Colliers International and Capital Fund 1 for your generous support!

Meet April Fischer, Executive Vice President, Asset Management, RED Development and new Chair of the ULI Arizona UrbanPlan Committee. A dedicated committee member and volunteer, we thank April for stepping into the role of Chair, where she will oversee local land use professionals who volunteer their time in two local high schools as they facilitate the UrbanPlan curriculum. Many thanks, April!

ULI Arizona’s new NEXT Group facilitators broke bread and discussed plans for the coming year. We thank them for their leadership and commitment, as they lead 130 participants in the program!

Meet Sarah Owen, District Business Development Manager at Sundt, who is ULI Arizona’s Partnership Forum Chair this year! Sarah has been involved in the program for many years and now moves into this important leadership position, overseeing almost 200 Young Leader members. We thank you for stepping up to the plate, Sarah!

You wouldn't think we'd be celebrating National Lighthouse Day here in the desert of Arizona but did you know that Lake Havasu is the only place in the world that can boast of having a replica lighthouse program -- with 28 replica lighthouses on the Lake from the East and West Coasts of the USA and the Great Lakes! In 2000, the Lake Havasu Lighthouse Club was formed when a group of local boaters and artisans wanted to improve the navigational lighting on Lake Havasu. They pooled their talents, raised money and started building and installing working replica lighthouses around the lake. Today, all of the replica lighthouses on the island are from the Great Lakes; those on the California side of Lake Havasu are replicas of West Coast lighthouses and those on the Arizona side of Lake Havasu are replicas of lighthouses from the East Coast. Your Arizona Fun Fact of the Day!

Meet Shannon Hersker, Chair of ULI Arizona's Membership Committee and Senior VP, Debt & Equity at Northmarq. Shannon has been involved with ULI Arizona for many years...as a Leader in the Partnership Forum program, Group Facilitator for NEXT, UrbanPlan volunteer, Trends Day committee member and now Chair of Membership. Shannon will oversee membership initiatives in the District Council and work to provide opportunities for all members to become engaged. Thank you, Shannon!

The ULI Arizona Communications Committee is looking for a few good volunteers! Do you enjoy creating social media content and graphics, taking photographs at events or writing reports? We'd love to chat with you .. please email [email protected] to learn more.

At ULI, our mission is to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. Our commitment is to connect active, passionate, diverse members through the foremost global network of interdisciplinary professionals. Inspire best practices for equitable and sustainable land use through content, education, convening, mentoring, and knowledge sharing. And lead in solving community and real estate challenges through applied collective global experience and philanthropic engagement.

Our members find ULI valuable because of the opportunities it offers to network with other leaders in the real estate, access to high quality content, and so many ways to shape the future of our industry.

We are sure you know someone who should join us! Help us make bigger impact and reach more people by recommending a potential member. As a bonus, the new member will receive 10% off annual dues. When one of your referrals joins ULI, we'll send you a gift card as a thank you for helping to expand the ULI network! DM us to learn more.

Do you live, work, do business (or want to do business) in Southern Arizona? You may want to consider getting involved with our ULI Southern Arizona Committee. This committee meets monthly to plan events, coordinate community outreach efforts and share best practices. Approximately three or four of ULI Arizona’s annual programs are planned by the Southern Arizona committee and held in the Tucson area. In addition, ULI’s Southern Arizona Committee conducts a year-long mentorship program called Partnership Forum. Groups of 10-12 individuals are paired with a mentor and share best practices, do deep dives into matters of interest to the group, and gain career support. DM us for more information.

ULI Arizona is comprised of members from the state's leading land use and real estate companies. Sponsors receive invaluable benefits for their contributions, plus the satisfaction of knowing that 100% of their funds support ULI Arizona's local programs, educational activities, and initiatives. To learn more about how your organization can be an Annual or Event Sponsor, email us at [email protected] or visit the link in our bio.

Arizona FUN FACT! There are more than 100 wineries and 22 varietals of wine produced in Arizona. Multiple wine regions span the Grand Canyon State, forming trails not meant for hikers but for oenophiles. Follow the link in our bio and tour the three main areas putting Arizona on the viticulture map, along with some of the wineries that make them worth exploring.

Have you checked out the Upfront Planning Podcast, moderated by ULI member Jessica Sarkissian? So many of our ULI Arizona members have been highlighted and Jessica recently sat down with Shannon Corcoran, educator at Corona del Sol High School, to chat about the UrbanPlan program. Check out the episode at the link in our bio.

The dog days of summer have arrived...and we thought it was time you met ULI Arizona's canine companions -- Leah and Bella. Send us pics of your furry friends keeping cool!

Join ULI Arizona's Young Leaders for an evening of networking and fun on August 21. This event is designed for young professionals in the real estate and land use industries who are eager to connect and collaborate. Space is limited so sign up today at the Event Link in our bio. Special thanks to our Event Sponsor SEG.

Where there is freedom, possibilities exist. Happy Independence Day from your friends at ULI Arizona!

Flashback to when over 1,100 of our friends joined us for Trends Day 2024. Be sure to SAVE THE DATE for ULI Arizona's 20th Annual Trends Day, taking place on February 20, 2025. Our Trends Day Committee is hard at work planning a full day of amazing content. If you'd like to learn more about sponsoring and exhibiting, DM us!

Happy International Women in Engineering Day! 🌟 At ULI Arizona, we're celebrating the incredible achievements and contributions of women engineers who are shaping the future of our built environment. Today and every day, we honor their innovative spirit, resilience, and trailblazing efforts. Let’s continue to empower and uplift women in engineering, inspiring the next generation of leaders.

The deadline to apply for one of ULI Arizona's Local Product Councils is fast approaching -- June 28th! Read more about each of our 6 Local Product Councils and find the link to apply at the link in our bio. Pictured here are members of the AIR Local Product Council during their Spring Meeting in Scottsdale.

ULI Arizona proudly stands in solidarity, celebrating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Today, we honor the resilience, strength, and rich contributions of the Black community. "Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." - Martin Luther King Jr.

Honoring inclusivity and LGBTQ+ history in Phoenix, the vibrant Rainbow Crosswalk at Central and Portland Streets has shone brightly since its unveiling in summer 2018. Spearheaded by Phoenix Pride and LGBTQ+ nonprofits, this project pays tribute to Roosevelt, Phoenix's first gayborhood. Today, this neighborhood is a welcoming haven, home to influential organizations like One-N-Ten, Aunt Rita's Foundation, the Parsons Center for Health and Wellness, Southwest Center, and many LGBTQ+ friendly institutions. The Rainbow Crosswalk stands as a symbol of unity, acceptance, and the ongoing commitment to creating safe spaces for all. 🌈✨

We honor the incredible impact fathers have on our families and communities. Today, we celebrate your roles as leaders, mentors, and visionaries. May your day be filled with joy, love, and appreciation. Happy Father's Day!

Are you looking for a way to get involved with ULI Arizona? UrbanPlan may be the program for you! UrbanPlan is a realistic, engaging and academically challenging classroom-based curriculum. It provides high school seniors hands-on experience with the issues, trade-offs and economics of land use planning and urban redevelopment. With your help, we're able to bring UrbanPlan to two high schools in the Fall and Spring -- and training only takes 90 minutes, online and at your leisure! Learn how you can become a volunteer at the link in our bio.