About the Leadership Institute Projects

ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean will re-open proposal submissions from nonprofit and public sector entities for Leadership Projects within Summer of 2025, for the 2026 academic year of the Leadership Institute.

Leadership Projects are pro-bono advisory service projects offered through the Leadership Institute that seek to provide solutions to tangible land use and real estate challenges faced by local non-profit organizations and public entities. Projects are completed by teams of Leadership Institute participants during the nine-month program. Past project clients include Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority, City of West Palm Beach, Habitat of Humanity Broward, Miami-Dade County Parks, and FAT Village.

“Working with the Leadership Institute to address two important urban development initiatives was incredibly rewarding for our organization.  It’s rare to be able to capture the energy and expertise of a diverse array of industry leaders and we hope to be selected for a Leadership project again in the future”.

– Jenni Morejon, President & CEO, Fort Lauderdale Downtown Development Authority

About the Leadership Institute

The Leadership Institute provides a powerful local resource to help guide the responsible development of the Southeast Florida/Caribbean region by strengthening connections among area professionals that guide and influence Southeast Florida/Caribbean real estate development. The nine-month program seeks to develop the next generation of industry leaders that share ULI’s commitment to responsibility in land use and development and in growing thriving communities.

How it Works

Proposed Leadership Projects should be tangible real estate issues where clients require direction and advice to solve a problem they may not otherwise have the resources or funds to address.

Leadership Project Teams will work with clients to:

• Define the problem, expectations, and scope of services, develop overall objectives, and determine questions to be addressed by the project.
• Gain well-rounded knowledge and insight on the issue through interviews with stakeholders and industry experts.
• Develop, prepare, and present detailed findings, conclusions, recommendations, and implementation strategies.

Who is Eligible

Non-profit organizations, governments, and public agencies facing complex land use and real estate challenges in the Southeast Florida Region.

Participating Clients must commit to:

• Being available and responsive to the Leadership Institute committee and the Leadership Project team throughout the process.
• Being cooperative, open, and transparent about issues surrounding the project, and communicate concerns and issues quickly and consistently.
• Leading efforts to produce and compile briefing materials and coordinate stakeholder involvement.