2025 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence Winners Series: Holistic Sustainability

When

2025-09-19
2025-09-19T13:00:00 - 2025-09-19T14:00:00
America/New_York

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    Pricing

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    Private FREE $55.00
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    Under Age 35 FREE $35.00

    As the real estate industry navigates shifting economic conditions and evolving community needs, the importance of recognizing projects that exemplify innovation, resilience, and impact has never been greater. Since 1979, ULI’s Americas Awards for Excellence program has honored outstanding development across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.  

    Join us for part 2 of a four-part webinar series spotlighting the 2025 winners. This session, moderated by Julie Hiromoto, Partner & Director of Integration at HKS and ULI AAE 2025 jury member, features a panel of developers and designers representing exemplary Holistic Sustainability projects: Mercado Urbano Tobalaba and Populus. 

    Through compelling case studies and candid discussion, panelists will share lessons learned, design and development insights, and the collaborative strategies that brought these award-winning projects to life.  

    Who Should Attend: This webinar is for ULI members and non-members who seek inspiration and insights into transformative developments across sectors. 
     

    What to Expect: 

    • Presentations from each winning project 

    • Moderated discussion 

    • Live Q/A and discussion with the audience  

    Call to Action: Register now for this exclusive ULI Americas for Excellence Winners Series webinar and gain insights into the strategies behind the exceptional projects that are shaping the future of commercial real estate. 

    We invite you to join us on the other webinars featured in this series:  

    Speakers

    Moderator

    Julie Hiromoto

    Partner | Director of Integration, HKS

    Julie Hiromoto, FAIA leads integration efforts at HKS to bridge silos and connect specialized expertise with the needs of the clients and the communities they serve. Her experience managing a diverse portfolio of complex and large-scale projects (including One World Trade Center) transforms the built environment through the application of research, systems thinking, and inclusive best practices. She balances business, design excellence and technical expertise while instilling her passion for socially and environmentally responsible design to our next generation of leaders. Julie taught at NYU’s Shack Institute of Real Estate from 2009-2018 and influenced the curriculum for the Sustainable Design Certificate program. Ms. Hiromoto is a recognized leader in the local and national sustainable design community. She chaired the National American Institute of Architect's (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) Leadership Group in 2020. She represented 95k AIA members as a part of its first delegation to the United Nations annual climate conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland and Architecture 2030 as a COP28 delegate. Hiromoto testified before the U.S. House of Representatives on energy efficiency and fuel source and is currently the Mayor’s appointee to the Dallas Environmental Commission and a board member of the International Living Future Institute.

    Panelist

    Francisco Rencoret

    Executive Chairman, Territoria S.A.

    Francisco Rencoret, Founder & Executive Chairman of Territoria Real Estate Founder & Executive Chairman of Territoria Real Estate, the largest developer in Chile with US $2.5B+ completed and US $1.5B pipeline in high-value mixed-use assets. Creator of flagship developments including Isidora 3000 and MUT (1.9M sq ft), in partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sovereign Investment Authority. Recipient of multiple international awards including twice ULI Global Award for Excellence, SAHIC Best Mixed-Use Project in Latin America, and GRI Andean 2024. Proven track record in transforming urban districts and delivering metro-integrated, revenue-generating projects with sustained long-term yields. GRESB-accredited leader in Latin America, with award-winning assets recognized for design excellence, innovation, and market impact. Cornell-trained architect & Fulbright Scholar, with global experience at KPF and Richard Meier & Partners.

    Panelist

    Jon Buerge

    Chief Executive Officer, Urban Villages

    Jon Buerge is the Chief Executive Officer of Urban Villages, where he leads the strategic vision, development, and growth of the firm’s portfolio of environmentally forward real estate projects. A champion of climate-conscious urbanism, Jon has spent more than 15 years with Urban Villages, overseeing transformative developments that prioritize sustainability, walkability, and long-term community impact. He spearheaded the creation of Populus in Denver, the first carbon positive hotel in the U.S., and has contributed to climate policy as a voting member of Denver’s Climate Action Task Force. With a background in economics, law, and business, Jon blends mission-driven leadership with deep industry expertise.

    Panelist

    Heather Wildman

    Principal and Design Director, Wildman Chalmers Design

    A visionary in sustainable design, Heather Wildman is the Principal and Design Director of Wildman Chalmers Design—the creative force behind the biophilic, design-forward interiors of Populus. With a deep foundation in both interior design and architecture, Wildman led the project from its earliest conceptual phases to the curated final details, shaping a nature-forward narrative that is both timeless and innovative. Her approach is rooted in the belief that design is more than aesthetics—it’s about crafting immersive experiences, fostering meaningful connections, and telling stories that endure. At the core of every Wildman Chalmers project is a commitment to sustainability, where ecological intelligence, material integrity, and regenerative design principles drive the process. Wildman champions collaborations with like-minded partners, believing that innovation, connectivity, and shared values are essential to creating environments that are not only beautiful, but responsibly built for the future.

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