Monthly Archives: February 2012

Washington, D.C., January 9, 2012 – John Slidell, a Principal and Founding Partner of The Bozzuto Group, was named Chair of the Urban Land Institute’s Washington District Council (WDC). With over 1,800 members, WDC is one of ULI’s largest and most active District Councils. Mr. Slidell’s term runs through July 1, 2013. Mr. Slidell is Executive Vice President of The Bozzuto Group, a Greenbelt, MD based company involved in residential development, homebuilding, construction, and property management in the Mid-Atlantic region since 1988.  An Armed Forces veteran who has held many … READ MORE

Washington, D.C., September 29, 2011–   Five of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region’s chief elected leaders were on hand to launch the inaugural class of the Washington Regional Land Use Leadership Institute, organized by the  Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Washington District Council. The all-day event was held at the new Nationals Ballpark in southwest Washington, D.C.   Washington, D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, Prince George’s (MD) County Executive Rushern Baker III, Montgomery County (MD) Executive Isaiah “Ike” Leggett, Arlington County (VA) Board member Jay Fisette, and former Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan … READ MORE

Day 1: Regionalism The 2011-12 ULI Regional Land Use Leadership Institute kicked off with a great day at the Nationals Ballpark on September 22.  We enjoyed the views of the ballpark and the surrounding revitalizing neighborhood.  An impressive slate of speakers and panelists provided context about past, current and potential regional efforts.  And significantly, only one disparaging remark was made about the National’s record, boding well for the Institute’s ability to tackle the tough, controversial issues of the day with grace and tact. Doug Cooper of Union Realty Partners, Inc. … READ MORE