01/17/2025
Week of January 20, 2025, at a Glance
January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, ULI offices will be closed to honor his significant contributions to civil rights.
January 21 - Programs Committee Meeting
Join us for our monthly Programs Committee Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday at 8:30 AM. We discuss potential topics and areas of interest for ULI programs and events. This committee is open to all. If you're interested in joining, please contact Lisa Norris.
January 23 - Emerging Trends in Real Estate
Don't miss out on this event! Registration is required and still open.
As we step into 2025, urban environments and commercial real estate (CRE) markets face complex challenges and shifting dynamics. ULI Baltimore's "Survive and Thrive: The 2025 Forecast" event will provide key insights into what we need to know and do to reimagine and regenerate our cities.
Join Rebecca Rockey, Deputy Chief Economist & Global Head of Forecasting at Cushman & Wakefield, for an in-depth exploration of both macro- and microeconomic trends shaping the future of cities. Rebecca will delve into the evolving landscape of CRE investment, with a focus on how ongoing debates around monetary policy, economic volatility, and urban challenges are influencing decision-making. She will also present her latest work on "Reimagining Cities: Disrupting the Urban Doom Loop", offering fresh perspectives on urban regeneration and the broader economic impact of downtowns and real estate revitalization.
In this session, Rebecca will explore critical questions such as:
What role do city-wide real estate footprints play in economic growth beyond downtowns?
How do cities and place managers navigate these challenges?
What strategies, guided by portfolio theory, can help identify optimal paths for urban regeneration?
Following Rebecca’s presentation, PwC will offer their 2025 Emerging Trends Report, identifying property sector opportunities, market dynamics, and favored locations for the year ahead.