Building a Foundation

A Practical Educational Opportunity

Building a Foundation or REDI: Which course is right for me?

Registration for ULI Minnesota’s Building a Foundation 2023-2024 Course is now OPEN!

Once per month lunchtime sessions from October 6, 2023 – June 2024.
This course is open to all, with enrollment available on a first come first serve basis, until the course is filled.
To facilitate relationship-building across the cohort, the course is limited to 30 people.

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“After 9 months, I can say without a doubt that ULI Minnesota’s Building a Foundation course is a must for anyone interested or working in commercial real estate! Each session was guided by an expert at the top of their field and I was able to build meaningful connections with peers in my cohort. I am looking forward to future ULI Minnesota events and courses!”

Zach Kaplan, Caspian Group

2022-2023 Building a Foundation Course Alumni

Building a Foundation is a practical introduction to the essential components of completing a successful development project. Building a Foundation is appropriate for early-stage professionals or those of all levels who seek a better understanding of the development process across different disciplines.

  • The once per month lunchtime cadence fits into your busy schedule!
  • Learn from industry leaders during nine in-person sessions hosted at Osborn370 in Saint Paul.
  • Tour a recent real estate development and celebrate with a graduation social.
  • 30-person course limit facilitates relationship-building
  • Earn up to 9 hours* of MN Real Estate CE credits. *(Applications for credits have been submitted and are pending approval. )
  • Affordable registration fee includes textbook, lunches, session materials and CE

2023-2024 Course Schedule

Building a Foundation will be an in-person course at Osborn370 in Saint Paul, MN. The goal is for each monthly session to be held on the first Friday of each month, October 2023 – June 2024.

Oct. 6, 2023 11:30AM-1PM: Managing the Development Process
Speaker: Joseph Peris, Director of Real Estate Development at Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Nov. 3, 2023 11:30AM-1PM: Land Use Law and Entitlements
Speakers: Brian B. Bell, Partner at Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Luis Pereira, Planning Director at the City of Saint Paul

Dec. 1, 2023 11:30AM-1PM: Feasibility Analysis
Speakers: Amanda Janzen, Vice President of Development at Doran Companies
Joe Bergman, Vice President of Development at Endeavor Development

Jan. 12, 2024 11:30AM-1PM: Design and Site Planning
Speakers: John Slack, Associate Principal, Landscape Architect/Urban Designer at Perkins&Will
Bob Loken, Principal at ESG Architecture & Design

Feb. 2, 2024 11:30AM-1PM: Construction
Speaker: Joanne Kuria, Chief Operations Officer at Amani Construction and Development

Mar. 1, 2024 11:30AM-1PM: Capital Markets & Project Financing

Apr. 5, 2024 11:30AM-1PM: Real Estate Law – Key Deal Points

May 3, 2024 11:30AM-1PM: Property Management & Property Tour

TUESDAY, June 4, 2024, 4:00PM-6:00PM: Graduation Happy Hour and Project Tour, Location TBD

Registration Fee:

  • $400 ULI members
  • $550 nonmembers
  • Registration for individual sessions is not available. This course is open to all, with enrollment available on a first come first serve basis, until the course is filled. To facilitate relationship-building across the cohort, the course is limited to 30 people.
    Cancellation and Refund: If you have registered and are no longer able to participate, we must receive request for cancellation by EOD on October 4, 2023, to issue a refund. Please make this request to [email protected]

Registration Fee Includes:

    • ULI Real Estate Development: Principles and Process hardcover textbook ($124.95 value).
    • Opportunity to earn up to 9 hours* of MN Dept. of Commerce Real Estate CE. *(Applications for credits have been submitted and are pending approval).
    • Eight monthly sessions with presentation and lunch (first Friday of each month, 11:30AM-1PM).  Sessions planned for in-person delivery hosted at Osborn370 in Saint Paul, MN.
    • Graduation tour of a recent noteworthy real estate development, planned for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 4-6PM.
    • Session recording and copy of each presentation.

Building a Foundation Chair: