Homeless to Housed (H2H)
Exploring Real Estate Solutions
ULI’s Homeless to Housed (H2H) initiative aims to spark conversations regarding the role of the real estate community in addressing homelessness. The initiative works by identifying best practices and effective solutions for addressing the needs of the unhoused through research, local district council engagement, and awareness-building activities.
Why ULI? ULI’s members have knowledge, expertise, and experience in real estate development, finance, and operation. This knowledge and know-how, combined with ULI’s mission to create vibrant, sustainable communities, makes it the right organization to assist communities and the nation in meeting the needs of unhoused individuals and families.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Define the Private Sector’s Role: The 10 Principles for Addressing Homelessness: A Guide for Real Estate & Finance, ULI’s forthcoming publication, seeks to connect real estate leaders with nonprofit housing and service providers to define further the private sector’s role in catalyzing the production and preservation of deeply affordable housing for those most in need.
Help define the industry’s role in addressing the housing and homelessness crisis. Take our survey to provide your thoughts or reach out if you want to participate in a virtual focus group.
Shape Our Research Agenda: H2H is dedicated to discovering and promoting the real estate sector’s role in addressing the needs of the unhoused. Suggest projects in your community that we could add to our growing library of solutions.
Attend an Event: H2H leverages key ULI convenings, activities, and existing platforms to ignite meaningful dialogues that delve into the complexities of homelessness.
Host an Event: Bring together community stakeholders by organizing a gathering, webinar, or tour. H2H is here to help! Reach out if you have an idea.
Apply for a District Council Engagement Grant: Working through ULI’s network of district councils, H2H supports research partnerships, technical assistance, and local programs focused on addressing homelessness through real estate-driven solutions. While applications for Cohort 2 are now closed, district councils may continue to submit grant requests to support local programing. Submit your idea via email.
Expand Our Influence: ULI is grateful to the foresight and guidance of Preston Butcher. His generosity and vision have empowered ULI to embark on this vital mission and initiate conversations about the real estate sector’s role in tackling homelessness. If you’re inspired to join our community of supporters, we invite you to contribute to Homeless to Housed today!