Center for Leadership (CFL)
The deadline to apply for the Center for Leadership Class of 2024 has passed. The application will re-open in the Spring of 2024.
Experiencing CFL propelled my career in a direction of fulfillment and stewardship. My younger self would never have believed it if she had been told that what I get to do now every day was what her future held: purpose in action.
Sheba Ross, Partner and Global Practice Director- Cities & Communities, HKS, Inc.
Graduate Class of 2018; Chair, class of 2022;
About the Center for Leadership
The Center for Leadership provides a powerful local resource to help guide the responsible development of the Atlanta region by strengthening connections among area organizations that guide and influence Atlanta real estate development.
Our mission is to cultivate leadership and life-strategy skills by teaching emerging leaders in the real estate and land use industries how the Atlanta region gets built and how their decisions shape the future of the built environment.
Why Participate
- Collaborate with real estate professionals in problem-solving;
- Interface with professionals who are interested in advancing ULI’s mission of shaping the future of cities;
- Engage with top speakers from every facet of land use in a small group environment;
- Establish relationships with a diverse group of professionals;
- Expand your perspectives on the development process as well as issues and opportunities facing the Atlanta region.
In September of 2021, I began the nine-month program designed for real estate professionals to build their leadership capabilities and dive deeper into the challenges that face our communities, such as affordable housing, and transportation. This journey has been a life-changing experience thus far.
Read the full article written by Donald about the program here
Donald R. Washington, Jr. - Founding Principal at Bolster Real Estate Partners
Graduate Class of 2022
Who Participates
- Individuals working in the real estate industry and related fields;
- Emerging leaders slated for future leadership roles;
- Those who have a minimum of seven years of real estate experience;
- Those committed to community service and civic engagement;
- Those who have a vision for the future of Atlanta; and
- The program is open to ULI members and non-members alike.
When do you participate
Organized around eight full-day seminars consisting of:
- Presentations
- Panel Discussions
- Property Tours
- Small-Group Activities
- Other Activities which provide participants access to industry leaders, elected officials, and recognized experts in real estate and land use.
The parcel assessment tool that the mTAP group developed for the Atlanta Land Trust will help us make critical land acquisition decisions and support our fundraising efforts. We were blown away by the caliber and diversity of the group members, their thoughtful approach and the quality of the final work product. As a nonprofit with limited resources, this work fills a critical gap for our organization and helps propel us toward fulfilling our mission.
Amanda Rhein
Executive Director, Atlanta Land Trust
The program is over 10 full days with discussions focused around:
September – Day 1: Atlanta in Context
October – Day 2: Regionalism & Economic Development
November – Day 3: Infrastructure
December – Day 4: Capital Markets & Development Process
January – Day 5: ESG
January – Day 5.1: UrbanPlan
February – Day 6: Community Building & Urban Design
March – Day 7: Housing
April– Day 8: Design & Construction
May – Day 9: Graduation
During the course of the nine-month program, participants will have an opportunity to provide leadership on a critical Atlanta regional issue through a mini Technical Assistance Panel (mTAP). Working in teams, participants will be responsible for sharing their expertise and advice to develop recommendations for a sponsor organization.