By: Richard Rojas, Senior Planner, City of Carson For a public sector urban planner looking for insight into land development trends and best practices, the 2016 ULI Fall Meeting in Dallas was a valuable experience. Though I traveled to the event on my own, I found myself in the company of professionals from Phoenix, Minneapolis, Dallas, DC, Atlanta, Seattle, and other cities who were eager to strike up a conversation, inquire about shared experiences, include in networking receptions and otherwise make this first-time ULI national conference attendee feel welcomed. I … Read More

By Jake Phuc Mai, Student Representative, Office & Commercial Initiative Council Developers face many challenges while undergoing a development. Challenges that keep them up at night as they face heavy scrutiny for the decisions they make. Especially in an environmentally regulated state like California, there are many forces that impede the course of development. Having a sound plan does not always guarantee that a project will be completed on time or on budget or even that it will be approved. There are several factors that hinder the success of a … Read More