Mission
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is the oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world. The ULI is its members. Through its members' dedication to the mission and their shared expertise, the Institute has been able to set standards of excellence in development practice.
The ULI provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
The ULI's Content Pillars provide a bridge between its broad mission and the programs that deliver it. The Pillars represent the timeless topics or concerns of the organization, within which the program of work must fit. They are:
- Housing and communities
- Real estate finance and investment
- Sustainability and economic performance
- Innovation in development practice
- Shaping successful cities and regions
The ULI is committed to bringing together leaders, exploring issues, sharing knowledge, fostering collaboration, advancing land use policies, and sustaining a diverse global network.
Voluntary Commitments
The Sendai Framework Voluntary Commitments (SFVC) online platform allows stakeholders to inform the public about their work on DRR. The SFVC online platform is a useful toolto know who is doing what and where for the implementation of the Sendai Framework, which could foster potential collaboration among stakeholders. All stakeholders (private sector, civil society organizations, academia, media, local governments, etc.) working on DRR can submit their commitments and report on their progress and deliverables.