ULI’s community resiliency program explores how issues related to climate change are affecting the real estate industry and reshaping urban growth patterns. Through the $800,000 grant from The Kresge Foundation, ULI will leverage the substantial expertise of its members to provide guidance on community building in a way that responds to inevitable climate change and sea level rise, and helps preserve the environment, boost economic prosperity, and foster a high quality of life. Learn more.

A master-planned community in Virginia is setting itself apart with its working farm and other health-oriented amenities. Read the new ULI Case Study.

The generally positive outlook throughout the Asia Pacific region is highlighted by the re-emergence of Japan as a favored market, according to Emerging Trends in Real Estate Asia Pacific 2014, co-published by PwC and ULI. The top investment market for 2014 is Tokyo, which ranked second for development prospects. Read the report.

The Hines Student Urban Design Competition simulates the development process by challenging graduate students to tackle a real land use challenge in a U.S. city. The winning team takes home $50,000. Enter your team by Dec. 9.