Programs

ULI Kansas City convenes across disciplines and sectors to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and inspire a better built environment in Kansas City and the region. Our programs reflect the diverse interests and expertise of our members — We offer everything from exclusive site tours, to deep dives into issues shaping the industry, to networking coffees and happy hours. Signature programs include Emerging Trends in Real Estate, ULI Kansas City On Site, and quarterly topical programs.

We welcome your ideas! If you have a program suggestion, an idea for a site tour, or would like to host an event in your office or space, please email the details to [email protected]. Your information will be submitted to the Programs Committee for possible follow-up/inclusion in our annual calendar of events.

Programs Committee:

Trent Dansel, Olsson | Co-Chair

Denisha Arnold, Keys Realty Group

John Handley, Diode Ventures

Leah Humphrey, The LJC

Sharonne McGee, Murrell Homes

Leonard Popplewell, Cushman & Wakefield

 Kassie Murphy, Newmark Zimmer | Co-Chair

Katie Ramos, DLM Commercial Real Estate

David Rowe, MetroLab Network

Brice Shamberger, CBRE

Michaela Simpson, Pendulum

Ashley Veurink, Hufft

 

ULI KC Programs Snapshot

  • We had a great turnout for our tour of the new Olathe Public Library! Project partners from the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, Lane4, McCownGordon, and Multistudio shared the background details on this P3 project and led a larger discussion about suburban downtown development.

  • Our tour of the Kansas City Art Institute highlighted recent additions and improvements to this beautiful campus in the heart of KCMO. Project partners from Helix, Hufft, Multistudio, and Newmark Zimmer led the discussion.

  • Members got an exclusive tour of the new KCI Airport during the construction phase.

  • The Future of Sports Facilities program with the KC Chamber explored the different facets of sports venues from planning, construction, operations, and financing. Panelists included local experts and national speakers.

  • Our tour of The Rochester on Blue Parkway, the first market-rate multifamily development east of Troost Avenue in decades, included a panel discussion with members of the project team from Community Builders of Kansas City, Hufft, and Straub Construction.

  • Our annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate event highlights key findings from the ULI/PWC flagship report and explores how local market sectors will respond.

  • ULI Kansas City hosted a forum on land use and development ahead of the KCMO City Council elections in June 2023. All of the at-large candidates were invited to participate.  Co-hosts included KCATA, Midtown KC Now, and Urban Neighborhood Initiative.

  • Coffee Connect at the Cushman & Wakefield offices. These bi-monthly coffees for members and sponsors are a great way to connect with other members and find out what’s happening in our district council.

  • Our member and sponsor reception at Reverb included a tour and signature cocktails from the Mercury Room!