Urban Land Institute Initiates India National Council Operations this month

The Urban Land Institute (ULI), a global collective of cross-disciplinary experts in real estate and land use, is gearing up to commence its India National Council operations in September 2023.

ULI India's Inception

Launched earlier this year in January, ULI India is poised to bring together an impressive cohort of over 100 stakeholders. This includes institutional investors, real estate developers, architects, urban planners, and land use policymakers from India. Their collective mission is to collaboratively address the most pressing challenges in urban development.

A Series of Events on the Horizon

ULI India has an exciting lineup of events scheduled between September 2023 and June 2024. These events will be hosted in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad. Each event will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange and brainstorming innovative solutions to urban development issues.

Insights from Rohan Sikri

Rohan Sikri, Chair of ULI India and Senior Partner at The Xander Group, shared his enthusiasm about this milestone. He emphasized the significance of ULI's entry into India, bringing together the brightest minds in real estate investing, development, architecture, and urban planning. This collaborative spirit is expected to pave the way for transformative solutions.

Strong Backing from Founding Partners

ULI India is backed by a coalition of eight founding partners, each with a significant presence in India's real estate landscape. These partners include ANAROCK, Blackstone, Brookfield, Hines, Raheja Corp, RMZ, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd., and the Xander Group. Their support underlines the shared commitment to advancing sustainable and innovative urban development practices in India.

An Expert Executive Committee

To effectively steer the organization, ULI India has established an executive committee comprising 11 experts in the fields of real estate and land use. This committee will play a pivotal role in overseeing various functions of the organization, ensuring that ULI India fulfills its mission of fostering collaborative solutions and driving positive change in India's urban development landscape.

Some additional details about Urban Land Institute (ULI) India:

• ULI India is a non-profit organization that was launched in January 2023.

• ULI India is backed by eight founding partners: ANAROCK, Blackstone, Brookfield, Hines, Raheja Corp, RMZ, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd. and the Xander Group.

• ULI India will host four events between September 2023 – June 2024, across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad.

• The events will focus on the most pressing urban development challenges in India, such as climate change, affordable housing, and transportation.

• ULI India aims to foster collaborative solutions to these challenges by bringing together the brightest minds in real estate investing, development, architecture and urban planning.

As ULI India embarks on this new chapter, it holds the promise of catalyzing transformative change, addressing urban challenges, and shaping a more sustainable and vibrant future for India's cities.