Briefing Materials Toronto, Ontario January 2018
Briefing Materials Toronto, Ontario January 2018 2 About the Sponsors Hines is a privately owned global real estate investment, development, and management firm, founded in 1957, with a presence in 201 cities in 21 countries and $100 billion of assets under management—including $54.5 billion for which Hines provides fiduciary investment management services and $45.5 billion for which Hines provides third‐party property‐level services. Hines has 113 developments currently underway around the world and, historically, has developed, redeveloped, or acquired 1,262 properties, totaling over 414 million square feet. The firm’s current property and asset management portfolio includes 529 properties representing over 213 million square feet. With extensive experience in investments across the risk spectrum and all property types, and a pioneering commitment to sustainability, Hines is one of the largest and most respected real estate organizations in the world. "We want to be the best real estate investor, partner, and manager in the world."—Jeffrey C. Hines The Urban Land Institute is a global, member‐driven organization comprising more than 40,000 real estate and urban development professionals dedicated to advancing the Institute’s mission of providing leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI’s interdisciplinary membership represents all aspects of the industry, including developers, property owners, investors, architects, urban planners, public officials, real estate brokers, appraisers, attorneys, engineers, financiers, and academics. Established in 1936, the Institute has a presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions, with members in 76 countries. The extraordinary impact that ULI makes on land use decision making is based on its members sharing expertise on a variety of factors affecting the built environment, including urbanization, demographic and population changes, new economic drivers, technology advancements, and environmental concerns.
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