ANNUAL GET INVOLVED APPLICATION WINDOW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 IS NOW OPEN

Infrastructure Product Council Member Opportunities 

Interested in applying to be a member of the local infrastructure council? Apply by March 31, 2026. 

COUNCIL APPLICATION  

Infrastructure Product Council Leadership Opportunities 

Interested in applying for a leadership role on one of our Local Product Councils? Apply by March 31, 2026. 

Click here to view the Local Product Council Leadership Resource Manual 

LEADERSHIP APPLICATION  

NOTE: These opportunities are available only to ULI members. You will need your ULI account login credentials (email address + password) in order to submit an application. If you need assistance logging in or resetting your password, please contact ULI Customer Service at 1-800-321-5011 or [email protected]. 

About the Infrastructure Council

The mission of the ULI New York Infrastructure Council is to examine the major urban systems needed by the City of New York and the surrounding region, in order to function and prosper: transportation, telecommunications, energy, water supply, waste treatment and storm drainage. The Infrastructure Council assesses the relationships of these systems to each other, identifies future needs, trends and plans, and identifies successful infrastructure financing mechanisms worldwide. The Infrastructure Council promotes sustainable policies and practices which impact real estate development in the New York region and improves the understanding of their relationship to real estate values.

Goals & Objectives

Going forward, cities must compete globally for the best and brightest work force.  This means that “quality of life” becomes differently important – culture, recreation and proximity change the business model – and infrastructure’s relation to land use also changes. In this context, the Infrastructure Council convenes a diverse group of stakeholders in a forum that contributes to discussing topics around transportation, telecommunications and energy.

Sample of Past Meeting Topics from FY25: 

1. Madeleine McDonnell, Deputy Chief Program Officer & Policy Advisor, Gateway Development Commission (GDC) presenting on the history, challenges, and opportunities of GDC’s governance structure – and lessons learned during the project.
2. What makes an airport sustainable?  How are industry leaders considering social, economic, operational, and environmental components to improve sustainability at airports in New York and across the country? Presentation and interactive discussion about airport industry trends and case studies. Panelists – Maria Cuenca, PE, ENV SP, CEM, LEED GA, Senior Specialist, JFK Redevelopment, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Tom Kennedy, Principal, Americas Aviation Leader, ARUP; Kirtan Patel, AIA, LEED GA, Regional Leader of Aviation + Transportation, HOK; Josh Schulnick, Manager, Sustainability & ESG, JetBlue.
3. How can we create an accessible transportation system that works for everyone?  This is the question driving the work of the MTA’s first agency-wide Chief Accessibility Officer Quemuel Arroyo.  Quemuel shared the successes, challenges, and future opportunities in advancing more inclusive infrastructure in our country’s largest mass transportation system – New York’s MTA.
4. Discussion covering shifts in federal funding priorities, trade, and the regulatory environment, including approaches to environmental reviews. Featuring insights from Tyler Taba from the Waterfront Alliance, this guided discussion equipped members with actionable insights. Topics covered included how changing federal approaches may create new opportunities or challenges for regional projects, funding strategies, and project timelines.

How do I become involved?

• Join the Council: by submitting an application during the application window, which is open annually from January to March.
• Attend a Council meeting as a guest: there are 3 guest seats available for each Council meeting. If you would like to experience a Council meeting before applying to join, please contact Sam Mullins via e-mail at [email protected]
• Become a Council leader: To learn about the responsibilities of Council leadership, explore the Local Product Council Leadership Handbook. To apply to become a Council leader, submit a leadership application during the application window, which is open annually from January to March.

Basic Guidelines for a ULI NY Local Product Council:

• To be considered for participation on a Local Product Council, a member must submit an application (the annual application window is open from January – March)
• Must be a ULI member (Associate or Full)
• Must have relevant knowledge of subject matter
• Must actively participate in discussion and sharing information
• Must attend 3 out of the 4 meetings during the ULI fiscal year
• No more than two members of a firm may sit on the same Local Product Council
• Members can only participate on one Local Product Council at a time