DevelopmentDavid Di Marco

Entries Open: ULI Award for Decarbonisation in Real Estate

Submissions are now open for the ULI Award for Decarbonisation in Real Estate, presented by The Urban Developer in partnership with the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

Now in its third year, the award champions the industry leaders and projects driving tangible emissions reductions across the built environment—recognising initiatives that are redefining what it means to build for a low-carbon future.

Previous Winners

2024: Carseldine Village—a gas-free, eco-friendly community by Economic Development Queensland
2023: Nightingale Village—a fossil fuel-free precinct by Nightingale Housing and six architecture firms

Award criteria

The award is open to projects, programs or strategies that showcase:

Minimisation of embodied carbon through thoughtful construction and material choices
Reduction of operational carbon emissions via design and performance-led outcomes
Integration of onsite renewable energy
Effective stakeholder and community engagement strategies
Demonstrated impact on asset performance or market value through decarbonisation efforts

An independent judging panel made up of ULI committee members and industry experts will assess submissions, with a focus on innovation, outcomes and scalability across the sector.

Winners announced at industry gala

Winners will be revealed at The Urban Developer Awards for Industry Excellence on Wednesday, July 30 at The Star, Gold Coast, in front of an audience of around 1000 industry leaders.