ULI Atlanta

Akerman LLP's Atlanta office and our Atlanta real estate & capital markets teams are proud to serve as an annual sponsor in 2024-2025 of ULI Atlanta, a dynamic group that brings together real estate developers, planners, a broad range of real estate attorneys & professionals, undergraduate & graduate students, academics, experts, and more across the 6 million-plus Atlanta metro market (and still growing). Thank you ULI's Daphne Bond-Godfrey, Kim Wickline, Barbra Hardy, and the ULI Atlanta team for your leadership and excellent events year-round.

We recognize and thank our University Partners. ?? Students and staff shared how ULI connects academia with the real estate world—helping them build networks, gain real-world experience, and grow into the next generation of industry leaders. Click the link to learn more about these impactful partnerships and their purpose! ?? https://bit.ly/4fGYPAc #leadership #realestate #network

On Wednesday, our CDC Fall meeting was held in the burgeoning inner suburb of Hapeville, GA. Nestled at the foot of the worlds busiest airport. The committee heard from Hapeville Mayor Alan Hallman; Southside author, artist, and urbanist Hannah Palmer; and a top notch panel of developers who have invested in the Hapeville market. The day was closed out with a waking tour led by Hapeville planning staff and a happy hour at Beer Girl Growlers, a locally owned small business. Thanks to the City of Hapeville for hosting us, and we look forward to seeing all our CDC friends again next year!

Yesterday was a beautiful day to check out the new Spring Quarter campus in Midtown. Developed by PORTMAN, Spring Quarter comprises a mixed-use complex including the Sora at Spring Quarter multifamily project, the Ten Twenty Spring office building, and retail components to further Midtown's growth into one of the nation’s premier submarkets. The project additionally encompasses the historic Spring Hill Chapel, which is set to become a new venue that will host guests from Midtown and beyond. Following the tour, attendees had time to network over cocktails in the Sora's luxurious sky lounge. Special thanks to Reid Scott and James Walsh for helping us bring this tour together and guiding us along the way yesterday!

Today we held our freshly biannual New Member Coffee Hour at CreateATL, orienting those who are new to all things ULI and ULI Atlanta. Thanks to our new members for all of your smiles and eagerness this rainy morning. We look forward to seeing you at a ULI Atlanta program soon!

Registration is officially live for our annual signature Emerging Trends in Real Estate? 2025 event, where industry leaders will decode the future of the national and local real estate markets. Our keynote for this year's event is Mary Ludgin of Heitman, who will dive into the national report and be followed by a panel of local experts that will explore emerging opportunities, shifting demographic patterns, and innovative approaches to development in the Atlanta region. After the keynote and panel, guests are invited to network with each other at our annual New Year's reception. Click the following link to register now: https://lnkd.in/eiJydXkZ

Great news, Atlanta members: the registration cap on next week's Spring Quarter tour has been raised a bit to accommodate demand! Spots remain limited, so head to the events page on our website to sign up ASAP and reserve your spot if you're interested in an exclusive peak at one of Midtown's hottest new developments. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqCanu-Z

Check out the latest interview with our new global CEO Angela Cain who opined on her thoughts about ULI thus far "ULI is its members. By leveraging our collective expertise—across the real estate sector and all around the world—we can devise cross-disciplinary solutions that not only address global trends but also make a tangible difference in local communities. That is ULI’s superpower."

For the first time in 15 years, ULI Atlanta’s Center for Leadership hit the road and did an overnight stay in Savannah for CFL’s Infrastructure Day led by Joseph Stryker, Jakob B. von Trapp, Jennie Lynn R., and Andrea Foard, AICP, LEED AP. The class started by taking a tour of the port thanks to the team at Georgia Ports Authority. The tour was sponsored by Kimley-Horn and Thomas & Hutton. (Shout-out to Laura Ballock, PLA and James Collins for making that happen!) Following the tour, the class enjoyed a happy hour at Starland Yard to meet and mingle with local ULI Savannah members. Thanks to the Savannah leadership team Patrick Shay, Laura Ballock, and Clara Fishel, CCIM for showing up and representing ULI Savannah and to Mariner Group and Regent Partners for sponsoring the happy hour! Finally, the class enjoyed a learning day at the Thompson Savannah hotel learning from local leaders on the Hyundai metaplant, the redevelopment of Plant Riverside, and infrastructure and economic development resulting from the Port’s growth. A huge thanks to all our speakers for making time in their schedules to speak to the class: Trip Tollison, Christopher N. Smith, Jason Chambless, Christian Sottile, Denise Grabowski, AICP, LEED AP, Stacy Watson, and Brad Saxon

Save the date for ULI Atlanta’s signature Emerging Trends in Real Estate? 2025 event, where industry leaders will decode the future of the state’s dynamic real estate market. This essential forecast, developed by PwC and the Urban Land Institute, culminates insights from more than 1,700 real estate and land use practitioners across the country and provides invaluable insights into the trends shaping the development landscape. A distinguished panel of local leaders will explore emerging opportunities in commercial real estate, shifting demographic patterns, and innovative approaches to development. After gaining actionable information to navigate the evolving market conditions from the esteemed panel, guests are invited to our New Year cocktail reception for networking with fellow attendees. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and position your business for success in 2025 and beyond. Join us for this signature event! Registration will be live in the coming week!