Panel discussion will examine the future of master-planned communities

The Urban Land Institute Southwest Florida District Council will host a breakfast program titled "The Future of Master Planned Communities in Southwest Florida" beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Village Walk community clubhouse in Bonita Springs.

Brian Yonaley of Pulte Homes will moderate a panel discussion by industry experts John Gleeson of Gleeson Real Estate Consulting, Kathy Cecilian of Cecilian Worldwide and Al Kinkle of the Lexington Country Club. Topics will include the fundamental changes occurring in master-planned communities throughout Southwest Florida as a result of the economic downturn and how communities can position themselves for the future by offering the lifestyle amenities and pricing that are most important to buyers. The "greening" initiative and other important topics also will be discussed.

Cost is $15 for ULI members, $20 for non-members, $10 for young leaders, $10 for government members and $10 for students. For more information or to register, call the ULI Southwest Florida District Council at (800) 321-5011 and mention code 8118-1001.

The ULI is a nonpartisan research and educational institute directed by its members and supported by dues. The organization is seeking nominations for its newly created Sustainability Awards designed to recognize individuals, organizations and corporations that are making Southwest Florida more sustainable by advancing practices that do not compromise future generations. The Impact Award will be made to an organization or business; the Trailblazer Award will be made to an individual.

Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of jurors selected by the UI District Council. All nominees will be featured at www. swflorida.uli.org. Finalists will be celebrated and winners announced during the ULI Sustainability Conference at Florida Gulf Coast University on Friday, Oct. 23.

To receive a nomination form, contact Heather Francis, ULI District Council coordinator, at HAFrancis1@aol.com. Deadline for entries is Sept. 30. For more information, visit www.uli.org.