Dear ULI Chicago Community:

The health and safety of our members, staff, and event attendees remains ULI’s highest priority. Since we announced our COVID-19 response in March, we have continued to closely monitor the pandemic and the guidelines and information issued by the WHO, the CDC, and Illinois and Chicago health and public officials.

In light of the most recent recommendations and forecasts of COVID19’s impact on Chicago, ULI Chicago is making further adjustments to our schedule of meetings, events, and programs. The following changes will now remain in effect through September 1^st.

All in-person committee meetings will be converted to conference or video conference calls. We will communicate updated meeting information directly to all meeting participants. All events and Chicago Product Council meetings will be rescheduled, canceled or, where possible and appropriate, proceed on their originally scheduled date(s) via video-conference or webinars.

As we adjust to a rapidly changing environment due to COVID-19, we are implementing and exploring new ways of delivering value to our members through virtual content:

• Every Monday we release our “Tales From The Front Line” series, featuring insights from industry leaders.
• Every Thursday ULI Chicago hosts it’s “Front Stoop Series” to continue conversations with the CRE community.
• Our Young Leader Roundtables have transitioned to a virtual format.
• And on May 7, ULI Chicago will release theAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Initiative Recommendations and Report. We launched the ADU initiative in August 2019 to develop a framework for a successful and equitable ADU policy for Chicago and to provide a potential model for communities across the region. As we face increased housing challenges due to COVID-19, we believe that the role of ADUs in providing safe, affordable units within existing neighborhoods is more important than ever before. Join us for the launch to hear more!

The COVID-19 pandemic remains an extremely fluid situation, and it is possible that future circumstances could require additional changes to our plans and schedules. We will make every effort to communicate those changes to our membership in a timely fashion. Please visit the ULI Chicago Events page for more information, the latest updates on our events and programs, and to register for upcoming webinars.

Thank you for your membership and continued support. Stay safe and healthy.

Cindy McSherry
Executive Director
ULI Chicago