Technical Assistance Panels
Technical Assistance Panels (TAPs) provide expert, multidisciplinary advice to 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, which includes the entire 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.
Who are the Panelists?
A TAP consists of unpaid volunteers from the 1,500 ULI members in the Atlanta District Council chosen specifically for each assignment. Panelists usually include at least one for-profit or nonprofit developer, designer and/or planner, market and/or financial analyst, and a regulatory expert. Panelists with a potential conflict of interest will be deferred for other client opportunities.
If you’re a ULI Atlanta member who is interested in becoming a TAP panelist, please send an email to Lance Morsell at [email protected] to express interest.
What are the Deliverables?
The TAP findings and recommendations are delivered in a presentation to the Client and/or public at the end of each one or two day-long panel. Several months after the TAP workshop and presentation a final report is compiled that summarizes the panel process and recommendations. Previous ULI Atlanta TAP reports can be found here.
What is the Application Process?
Applications from local governments, public agencies, or non-profits are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year. After receiving an application, members of the TAP committee will discuss the project and arrange an initial meeting to understand and refine the assignment and objectives as well as identify key issues. Decisions on whether the committee can accept the panel assignment will be determined shortly after the initial meeting.
How much lead time is necessary?
A three- to four-month lead-time is necessary to provide sufficient time to assemble the best available panel members, compile briefing materials and plan for the logistics of the TAP program. ULI Atlanta charges a fee for each of its panels to cover associated costs and staff time.
How much will it cost?
The typical TAP project will cost between $15,000 – 20,000 depending on the length of the project and the scope.
ULI Atlanta can deliver honest, unbiased answers to our clients’ questions. We are uniquely positioned with the flexibility to swiftly formulate, manage and implement on-call dynamic Technical Assistance Panels on a relatively short notice. In addition, our experienced panelists are prepared to address both location-specific and larger high level public policy analysis, providing the client with a unique and comprehensive review. To learn more about the TAP program or to request an application, please contact Lance Morsell at [email protected].
Download our TAPs brochure for more information.
TAP Report Writer Opportunities
ULI Atlanta is looking for talented individuals to serve as TAP report writers for a number of upcoming assignments. The TAP report writers joins the esteemed TAP panel to capture the process and recommendations in detailed notes that they then summarize and translate into a narrative that tells the story of the project, and lays out the recommendations. These are typically 20-40 page reports and past reports are archived here. This role requires the person to be a jack/jill of all trades by note-taking, compiling and summarizing, writing and editing.
Requirements: You should have at least 10 years of experience in writing and editing technical reports, (preferably in the real estate/land use or A/E/C industries) and be proficient in Microsoft Office. In addition, a background in professional planning and/or writing experience strongly preferred. TAPs are typically two-days and the report is produced within 2-months following the TAP workshop. Please email Lance Morsell, to express your interest, and attach relevant writing samples and references: [email protected].