ULI to discuss future of master planned communities in SWF

The Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District Council will host a breakfast program titled "What is the Future of Master Planned Communities in Southwest Florida?" on Thursday, Sept. 24. The meeting will be held at the Village Walk community clubhouse in Bonita Springs. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8 a.m., with the presentation starting at 8:30 a.m.

The guest speakers will include John Gleeson, of Gleeson Real Estate Consulting; Kathy Cecilian, president of Cecilian Worldwide; and Al Kinkle, of the Lexington Country Club and CMAA. These industry experts will explore each of their respective areas of knowledge and a panel discussion will be moderated by Brian Yonaley of Pulte Homes.

Topics will include the fundamental changes that are occurring in master planned communities throughout Southwest Florida as a result of the severe economic downturn and how communities can best position themselves for the future by offering the lifestyle amenities and pricing that are most important to buyers. The "greening" initiative and other important topics also will be discussed.

The cost is $15 for ULI members, $20 for non-members, $10 for young leaders, $10 for government members, and $10 for students. For more information or to register, call the ULI Southwest Florida District Council at 1-800- 321-5011 and mention code 8118-1001.

The Urban Land Institute is a nonpartisan research and educational institute directed by its members and supported by dues. For more information, visit www.uli.org.