Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO of Gensler, has been appointed as the new global chair of ULI. She will succeed Peter Ballon, who served as global chair since 2021. Beginning in July of this year, she will serve as global chair for the next two years, providing guidance and further advancing ULI’s mission commitments. As a pioneer and innovator at one of the world’s most influential design firms and a fierce promoter of sustainability and equity in real estate, she is uniquely equipped to guide the organization during this unprecedented period of change for the industry and help create positive impact in communities around the world.

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A new research report from ULI and the Instant Group explores the challenges and opportunities for the future of workspaces. Bridging the Occupier-Landlord Gap for the Future of Workspace highlights that offices are here to stay, but the sector is in a state of flux due to changing occupier behaviour and macroeconomic trends. Landlords need to reposition their assets to meet new standards of comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. The report also emphasises the need for greater collaboration between landlords and occupiers to ensure that office features that support office utilisation are included.

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More than 700 real estate decision makers will gather from 29 May though 1 June to address challenges and opportunities in the Asia Pacific region’s commercial real estate sector.

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Twenty exceptional real estate development projects have been shortlisted as finalists for the 2023 ULI Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence amongst the 45 projects submitted as entries to the competition from across the region.

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Technology and innovation in the real estate industry and built environment have become key themes in strategies of the industry players in the recent years. At ULI Asia Pacific’s inaugural Technology and Innovation Conference, we will be discussing these themes that are relevant to our industry, the challenges and opportunities and how our industry can become more prepared for the future. This event will take place in Seoul on 28 June 2023.

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A ground-breaking global study has mapped out how real estate professionals can navigate the growing number of ESG regulations and reporting standards. The guide analyzes ESG data disclosure practices across real estate investment vehicles and outlines the challenges and opportunities associated with ESG integration. This valuable resource equips industry leaders with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of the curve in sustainability reporting and investment.

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Emerging Trends in Real Estate® Global Outlook 2023 sets out global real estate sector leaders’ expectations for the year ahead. According to global industry leaders, the economic outlook for real estate contains major areas of uncertainty driven by ongoing increases in interest rates and lack of debt and equity capital available, resulting in low liquidity, concerns about refinancing of existing loans, and a ‘wait and see’ mode across the industry. The report also introduces growing interest amongst survey respondents in carbon pricing.

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