To continue growing and scaling our UrbanPlan program to have an even greater impact than before, ULI has made some important changes to our volunteer training and management processes. It is now easier than ever before, for ULI members to get trained and make a lasting impact on young people’s lives. The time is now for YOU to get involved with ULI’s UrbanPlan program and expose the next generation to our amazing industry and the impact they can have on the build environment.

New to UrbanPlan?
Make an impact on the future of land use and join other ULI UrbanPlan volunteers who have reached over 30,000 students across the country by completing an hour-long on-demand training to become a volunteer! Volunteers serve in local Bay Area high schools and universities either as a Facilitator, who challenges students to improve their proposals, or a City Councilor, who listens to the team presentations, provides feedback, and selects the winning team.

Submit this interest form to receive the link for our online UrbanPlan volunteer training that prepares you to engage with students and facilitate critical thinking about the decisions made during the real estate development process.

Once you complete the training, you’ll be sent a questionnaire to capture your volunteer preferences. Upon completion of this questionnaire, you’ll be added to our volunteer list and will begin receiving information regarding virtual and in-person volunteer opportunities.

Already an UrbanPlan Volunteer?
If you haven’t already done so, you will need to fill out a volunteer information form and DocuSign acknowledgment forms that will be generated upon your completion of the initial form. Via our new process, all volunteer info and signed acknowledgement forms will be stored in one place for us to track, reducing the amount of follow-up with you. Reach out to [email protected] for the volunteer information form.

Additionally, if you’re an existing UrbanPlan volunteer who hasn’t yet reviewed the updated curriculum materials, please be sure to do so before you volunteer in the classrooms. All of our classrooms have officially transitioned to the new curriculum.

UrbanPlan Skill-Strengthening Live Zoom Sessions
For a limited time, we’re offering liveUrbanPlan skill-strengthening via live Zoom sessions for trained UrbanPlan volunteers to sharpen your skills. During each session, you will have the opportunity to practice working with different tools used in UrbanPlan (i.e., Socratic Questioning, the Financial Model, and Site Plan Builder tool), and ask general questions about the volunteer experience.

Sign up below!

Socratic Questioning Skill Strengthening (45 mins)

• 12/6/22 11-11:45 am PT – Register here

Financial Model Skill Strengthening (45 mins)

• 12/15/22 11-11:45 am PT – Register here

Site Plan Practice-Build (90 mins)

• 12/13/22 10-11:30 am PT – Register here

UrbanPlan Team Building Workshop
Would you like to get your whole office or team involved and have a fun team-building activity (that includes LEGO®)? Full day, in-person UrbanPlan volunteer training sessions for up to 30 people are available for your company or city department/agency for a small fee! Discounts available for the public sector and nonprofits. Contact [email protected] to learn more.