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.
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
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 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.
Submissions for the 2025 awards close on Friday, April 11.
Click here to submit your nomination or learn more about criteria.
