Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The Urban Land Institute, or ULI, is an education and non-profit organization with offices in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and London. Its stated mission is "to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide." ULI advocates progressive development, conducting research and education in topics such as sustainability, smart growth, compact development, place making, and workforce housing. The ULI was founded in 1936 and currently has over 33,000 members. More than 20% of the members work in government, academia, or public-private partnerships. Most of the rest are involved in the real estate and urban development industries.