NEXT

Applications for the FY26/FY27 Term are closed.

For more information on how to get involved with NEXT, please email [email protected].

Leadership role descriptions

 

NEXT supports the ULI mission by identifying, connecting, and elevating the next generation of leaders for the built environment and ULI globally. NEXT engages and supports mid-career professionals in all of ULI’s activities.

The focus is to provide an opportunity for individuals at similar stages in their careers to develop a meaningful connection in a forum that facilitates the open sharing of knowledge among participants. Unlike the typical events targeted for mid-career professionals, ULI NEXT is a committed and recurring gathering of an invitation-only group that can develop deeper connections than the normal social networking structure provides.

Local Product Councils and Affinity Groups, modeled after the ULI Americas Product Councils and National Initiatives, are exclusive groups of thirty to forty mid to senior-level members who meet quarterly to network and share best practices involved locally and in the region.

WHY: These exclusive groups are how we, as a District Council, implement the Mission of ULI to:

  • CONNECT active, passionate, diverse members through the foremost global network of interdisciplinary professionals
  • INSPIRE best practices for equitable and sustainable land use through content, education, convening, mentoring, and knowledge sharing
  • LEAD in solving community and real estate challenges through applied collective global experience and philanthropic engagement

HOW: Local Product Councils and Affinity Groups offer up a format and significance that increases value and contribution for local leaders to influence change in our industry practice. In an effort to increase the esteem and takeaway from this experience, we have upgraded our format to model the Americas Product Council model.

  • LPC’s have limited membership (usually between 30 and 40 members)
  • LPC’s meet quarterly
  • LPC’s provide opportunities to hold leadership roles
  • LPC’s have a two-year term limit (Beginning July 1st, 2025 and ending June 30th 2026)
  • LPC placement incurs a  $250 annual fee ($500 for full term) with placement/selection (Excludes Young Leaders Group)

ULI NEXT Members