By taking steps to preserve biodiversity, real estate and land use professionals can protect critical natural resources, dramatically reduce carbon emissions, and enhance the value of their properties, according to a report from the Urban Land Institute.
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ULI, PwC: Property Markets Normalizing, But Some Pandemic-Related Changes Endure
The real estate market is bifurcating, the Urban Land Institute and PwC US reported. Some aspects are reverting to pre-covid patterns while others have permanently shifted to the post-pandemic new normal.

A New Framework for Managing Climate Risk
Real estate practitioners can better manage climate risk in their portfolios by incorporating climate change threats including wildfires, hurricanes and excessive heat into their business models, the Urban Land Institute and LaSalle Investment Management reported.

Land Use Analysts Seek Solutions to Save Water, Money
Real estate and land use professionals can address challenges associated with drought and limited freshwater availability by prioritizing water conservation, efficiency and reuse, according to a report from the Urban Land Institute.

The Business Case for Renewable Energy in Real Estate
Investments in renewable energy could unlock billions in real estate value, help building owners reduce long-term energy costs and generate supplemental income, said the Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C.

CRE Executives See Increasing Uncertainty
After a challenging two years, the real estate industry again faces more uncertainty–and not just for the short term, a new report from the Urban Land Institute and PwC said.

ULI: Infrastructure Investment Can Yield More Equitable, Sustainable Communities
Real estate developers and policymakers can promote equity, environmental resilience and economic mobility by investing in forward-looking infrastructure, said the Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C.

Diversity A Priority for Most CRE Firms
A new survey of diversity, equity and inclusion metrics for commercial real estate found a clear mandate and momentum for making DEI a priority.

ULI Survey Finds Continued Commercial Real Estate Optimism
Most commercial real estate indicators should return to pre-pandemic levels by 2023, the Urban Land Institute said in its latest semiannual survey.

ULI: Significant Carbon Emissions Cuts from Buildings During Pandemic
COVID-19 significantly improved commercial building performance last year, reported the Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C.