Committees

As a member-based organization, none of our work would be possible without the support of our volunteer committees. Our committees are comprised of ULI members active in the field of land use and real estate and are chaired by dedicated ULI leaders who have been appointed by staff and our member leadership.

The Urban Land Institute’s Atlanta District Council is committed to advancing ULI’s mission to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. ULI Atlanta is the leading multidisciplinary real estate organization across the Atlanta region for expanding ULI member networks and being the neutral convener on issues related to real estate and land use.

Looking for a committee your expertise can influence? Submit your interest by visiting ULI NAVIGATOR.

Expectations of Committee Members

  • Be an active contributor to the committee (e.g. active participation in committee meetings, reviewing meeting minutes, completing assigned action items within set deadlines, etc.)
  • Be proactive in identifying goals, objectives, and ideas to drive the organization’s membership and growth
  • Support ULI Atlanta programs by attending major events
  • Be familiar with the products and services provided by ULI and publicly promote them
  • Attend 75 percent of committee meetings per year – your participation is critical to the operations of the committee and ULI Atlanta overall
  • Be a ULI member in good standing

NOTE: Due to the limited number of committee seats available, applying does not guarantee a spot on the committee.

Awards Committee: Leads the execution of the Awards for Excellence program, ULI Atlanta’s signature event, bringing together the top leaders in our industry for an evening of great conversation, delicious food, laughs, and inspiring stories that feature innovative projects shaping our region and state. The committee oversees identifying a location, theme, and nominations for Developments of Excellence as well as individual Impact Awards. There are opportunities to chair subcommittees within the broader committee.

  • Subcommittees: Awards Jury; Production; Sponsorship, Communications.
  • Requirements: ULI membership, fundraising, and event planning required. 
  • Timeline: TBD
  • Staff contact: Daphne Bond-Godfrey

DEI Committee: ULI Atlanta’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Steering Committee was formed in 2020 and meets to develop policies and best practices to promote racial diversity, equitable development,t and inclusive practices within ULI Atlanta and the real estate and land use sectors. The committee is governed by its Strategic Plan developed in 2021 and leads the Etkin Scholars program.

  • Requirements: ULI membership
  • Timeline: Year-round, volunteer opportunities available
  • Staff contact: Austin Combs

Programs Committee: Focused on delivering on ULI’s global mission at the local level by educating and convening groups around important issues and trends impacting our communities and industry. The committee works to develop the program content for the year, providing opportunities for ULI Members through a variety of events, such as our Lunch and Learn series, signature events, project tours, networking events, and more. This committee meets monthly.

  • Requirements: ULI membership
  • Timeline: Year-round, volunteer opportunities available
  • Staff contact: Daphne Bond-Godfrey

Product Councils: Local Product Councils are small, interdisciplinary groups of active ULI members that provide opportunities to connect with peers, study cutting-edge issues in depth, share information, develop programming and network with industry leaders. The following are the active councils available at ULI Atlanta, and all are either by invitation or application only.

Sponsorship Committee: Focuses on identifying, developing, and promoting sponsors of ULI Atlanta. Opportunity to work with the Advisory Board on sponsorship strategy and implementation. Maintains ongoing relationships with the sponsors to ensure ROI satisfaction and continuation of their sponsorship in years to come. Committee roles can be focused on overall sponsorship as well as sponsorship of specific initiatives. This committee is busiest in the Fall during the sponsorship campaign.

  • Timeline: September – December 
  • Requirements: ULI membership and fundraising experience required
  • Staff contact: Daphne Bond-Godfrey

TAPs: The Technical Assistance Programs (TAPs) Committee oversees our intensive, on-site engagements conducted by career professionals who serve as volunteer panelists. TAPs partners with local governments, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations facing complex land use and real estate issues within ULI Atlanta’s geography which consists of the greater Atlanta region, and the state of Georgia.   Drawing from our seasoned professional membership base, ULI Atlanta offers objective and responsible guidance on a variety of land use and real estate issues ranging from site-specific projects to public policy questions. TAPs have been credited with accelerating and improving the development and design processes used by communities in their land planning efforts. Learn more about TAPs here.

UrbanPlan: UrbanPlan is a realistic, engaging exercise in which participants – high school students, university students, community leaders or public officials—learn about the fundamental forces that affect real estate development in our communities. UrbanPlan trained ULI members act as volunteer advisors and facilitators throughout the process. More information on UrbanPlan here.

  • Requirements: ULI membership and UrbanPlan training required
  • Timeline: as needed
  • Staff contact: Barbra Hardy

WLI:  The mission of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) committee is to raise the visibility and number of women leaders in ULI and the real estate industry through educational programming, networking events, and other external facing opportunities. ULI Atlanta’s WLI Committee oversees a robust program of events including a quarterly breakfast series, WLI socials, WLI book club, ChangeMakers, and Coffee, Cocktail, Connect. More information on WLI programs calendar here.

Young Leaders Group: ULI Atlanta’s Young Leaders Group (YLG) aims to create opportunities for young professionals (35 and under) to develop skills and build relationships that will help advance their careers and foster an understanding of thoughtful development practices. The YLG committee organizes hard hat tours, educational panels, social opportunities, an annual Speed Networking event, and orchestrates the YLG Mentor Program.

  • Requirements: Any ULI member under 35
  • Timeline: committee meetings once every six weeks
  • Staff contact: Austin Combs