Inner City & Urban Policy Committee

(L-R seated) Michael Banner, Bob Arbour, Donald Brackenbush with (L-R standing) Alex Rose and Richard Lawrence celebrate the award presented to ULI LA at the Boston Fall Meeting for the Urban Marketplace as an example of innovative programming.


The Urban Marketplace 2003 keynote speaker was California State Treasurer Phil Angelides.

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• Urban Marketplace

The Inner City and Urban Policy Committee provides opportunities to become involved in issues to revitalize the inner city, addressing retail, housing, entertainment, brownfields, office, and commercial development opportunities.

On March 21, 2001, this committee launched "Urban Marketplace," a conference and expo which exposed industry players not currently active in the inner city and urban core markets to the investment and development opportunities that exist in inner-city markets. At the same time, inner city and urban core players learn about best practices and lessons which can be adapted and/or applied to inner city and urban core markets.

"Urban Marketplace - Make a Deal, Make a Difference" presented a case study analysis of a successful inner city project, roundtable discussions, and a marketplace of 30 exhibitors sharing resources. Over 500 industry and community leaders attended.

"Urban Marketplace 2002" focused on mixed-use development, bringing housing, retail, and community services to the inner city.

"Urban Marketplace 2003" examined the challenges, solutions and opportunities inherent in office developments in urban Los Angeles.

"Urban Marketplace 2004" explored the revitalizing power of ethnic retail.

The theme of "Urban Marketplace 2005" was "matching capital, opportunities, and know how."

On November 17th, 2005, ULI Los Angeles received the "Panther Award", recognizing Urban Marketplace for it's "outstanding achievement in community reinvestment and empowerment."

Come to Urban Marketplace 2008 on March 19, 2008. To help plan or sponsor this 900+ person event, please contact Paula Krake.

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For more information about the Inner City and Urban Policy Committee, contact Paula Krake.