Program Details
WHEN: Mar 3, 2026
TIME: 11:30 am - 5:30 pm
Urban Land Institute Annual Summit
THURSDAY MARCH 3 | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM
Join ULI-Idaho and several industry partners for a half-day conference discussing sustainability initiatives in the built environment and real estate industry. For 2026 we are diving in to the intersection of placemaking and sustainability.
ULI - IDAHO 2026 SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT
Placemaking + Sustainability for the Future of Thriving Cities
Cities are recognizing that placemaking and sustainability are no longer parallel priorities—they are mutually reinforcing imperatives. The ULI Idaho Sustainability Summit will emphasizethis, spotlighting how both public and private land use professionals must work together to support net‑zero practices, resilient infrastructure, and equitable community development, highlighting that urban resilience, and creative public and open space design are core strategies for building livable cities and long‑term economic vitality.
At the forefront of this movement is Carol Coletta, one of the nation’s most influential placemaking leaders. With a lifelong focus on public space as a catalyst for community prosperity, her work proves that robust public life accelerates talent, opportunity, and engagement, ultimately creating more sustainable, equitable cities. We’re excited to bring Carol to Boise as our keynote speaker.
This year’s Sustainability Summit has a powerful message: Cities thrive when placemaking is aligned with environmental stewardship. Thoughtfully designed public spaces encourage low‑carbon lifestyles, support multimodal mobility, strengthen climate resilience, and cultivate the civic participation essential for lasting prosperity. When we build people‑centered places, we also build future‑ready communities that are healthier, more adaptable, more connected, and more sustainable for future generations.
By uniting visionary placemaking with forward‑thinking sustainability, we create inclusive, resilient public spaces that strengthen community, spark engagement, and move cities toward a low‑carbon future.
Join us in the conversation!
Building Smart. Growing Strong. Sustaining Idaho