On Tuesday, ULI Philadelphia members enjoyed two exclusive tours of the University of Pennsyvania Amy Guttman Hall and The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology. Read the event recap here.
October 2025 Recap
October 30, 2025
Across the region, members organized public events, forums, tours and meetings, all focused on mission-centered content. Stay tuned for the the many in-person tours and events our members are planning throughout the Philadelphia area next month!
Below are October 2025’s highlights from ULI Philadelphia events, Local Product Council Meetings, and partner programs. Visit our Get Involved page to find out how you can join and participate in future programming!
The ULI Philadelphia Housing Product Council met in early October to network, share ideas, and map out programming for the year ahead. Learn more about the Housing Product Council or other Local Product Councils at ULI Philadelphia.
After a year-long strategic planning process, we are proud to announce the reconstitution of the ULI Philadelphia Advisory Board — a dynamic group of interdisciplinary leaders who represent the very best of our region’s talent and vision.
Convening for the first time on October 15, the program kicked off with an inspiring session featuring Dr. David Wilk, who shared insights on emerging value-add opportunities across asset types and how artificial intelligence can hep identify those. We also began shaping our strategy to position the region on the global stage ahead of the Semiquincentennial in 2026 and the ULI Fall Meeting in 2027. Learn more about ULI Philadelphia leadership.
ULI Philadelphia members volunteered their time and expertise to explore the future of Downtown Trenton. The Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) focused on evaluating the economic impact of potential redesign options for NJ29 and how such changes could reconnect the city to its waterfront, enhance community access, and catalyze inclusive growth. Learn more about the TAPs Program here.
ULI Philadelphia and UrbanPlan Workshop for Public Officials workshop with members of the City of Philadelphia City Council and their staff.
A huge thank you to Councilmembers Nina Ahmad, Cindy Bass, Jamie Gauthier, Rue Landau, and Quetcy Lozada for joining us and diving into the challenge, for all the councilmembers who sent members of their team, and to Council President Kenyatta Johnson for brining everyone together!
ULI Philadelphia’s Women’s Leadership Initiative hosted Inside the Urbanist Studio, featuring a fireside chat with Dominique Casimir and Anne Fadullon. Dominique was recently appointed Senior Vice President of Enterprise Asset Management at Jefferson Health. Anne is the Founding Principal at MAKE Advisory Services and most recently served as the Deputy Mayor for the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Philadelphia. Dominique and Anne shared stories of their own professional development and perspectives on the economic health and vibrancy of Philadelphia. Learn more about WLI.
Central PA Regional Council members met in Lancaster, PA for an exclusive presentation and tour of the Lofts at Stehli Silk Mill, hosted by Stehli Mill LLC and CAM Construction. The project is an adaptive reuse transformation of the largest silk mill in the United States when it opened in 1898. The tour highlighted how thoughtful adaptive reuse can successfully blend historic authenticity with contemporary living standards, demonstrating best practices in historic preservation while creating vibrant communities that honor the site’s industrial heritage. Learn more about the Central PA Regional Council.
Members of the Resilience Committee joined an exclusive tour of the newly renovated and expansion of Swarthmore College Sharples Dining Hall and Community Commons buildings. Members first heard a short presentation from Kyle MacGeorge, PE LEED AP, Associate, Langan, on the complexities of the project expanding the existing building into the arboretum landscape, designing routes for geothermal-exchange pipes and distribution lines, and creating new stormwater management systems. Following the presentation, members toured the grounds to see geothermal-exchange pipes being installed and network of utilities below grade that will service the entire campus. Thank you to Susan Smythe, Jill Karpinski, and Tom Cochrane from Swarthmore for leading the tour and answering questions. Learn more about the Resilience Committee.
In partnership with CREW Philadelphia and The CCIM Institute, ULI Philadelphia hosted a members-only property tour, developer’s talk and networking reception at 3151 Market, Philadelphia’s next-generation innovation building, meticulously designed with sustainability at its core, featuring state-of-the-art lab and office space, premier amenities, and a prime location at the center of the region’s flourishing life science and tech ecosystem. Learn more about the event.
ULI Philadelphia hosted a special presentation and conversation on the process and outcomes of a technical assistance workshop to support the City of Philadelphia’s Division of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) and Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC). To support efforts to reduce carbon in the built environment in Philadelphia, ULI Philadelphia partnered with DHCD and PHDC to host a two-day technical assistance workshop focused on best practices and lessons learned in retrofitting existing affordable housing developments to preserve their affordability and become carbon neutral. Learn more about the event.
ULI Philadelphia partner, Black Squirrel Collective, launched the 2nd cohort of the Philly RiSE Accelerator, through training, networking, and access to property and capital, Philly RiSE increases the number of homes built by diverse developers, contractors, and workforce. Learn more.
Membership Committee + Forecast and Capital Markets Committee Partner to Enhance Member Experience at This Year’s Real Estate Forecast
This week, the Membership Committee partnered with the Forecast and Capital Market Committee to discuss ways to make this year’s Real Estate Forecast a great experience for members. Thank you to Co-Chair of the Forecast and Capital Markets Committee David Dobkin for partipcating in the Membership Committee meeting!
ULI Industrial Product Council Hosts First Meeting of the Year
The ULI Philadelphia Industrial Product Council met for their first meeting of the program year. Their meeting featured a special presentation with Ryan Mair and Christian Lancaster from St. Onge, a global supply chain strategy and logistics company. They shared insights on the industrial labor market outlook, challenges, and solutions for the Greater Philadelphia region. The Industrial Product Council is accepting applications for members! To learn more about applying, click here.
ULI Southern New Jersey Regional Council Kicks Off Program Year
The ULI Philadelphia Southern New Jersey Regional Council met for the first time this program year to discuss ways to bring programming, technical assistance and exclusive member-only content to the southern New Jersey region. Learn more about the Southern New Jersey Regional Council.