The Urban Land Institute Northwest Arkansas is proud to announce that Gregg Colburn, nationally recognized housing policy expert and author, will deliver a keynote address at the 2025 Place Summit, taking place in Fayetteville Arkansas, November 12–14.

Colburn is an Associate Professor in the College of Built Environments at the University of Washington, specializing in real estate, housing policy, affordability, and homelessness. He is the co-author of Homelessness Is a Housing Problem, a groundbreaking, data-driven examination of the structural causes behind homelessness, offering research-based solutions for equitable housing systems.

With Northwest Arkansas facing mounting housing affordability challenges, Colburn’s keynote will connect national research with local realities, offering fresh insight to policymakers, developers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates seeking to create more equitable, inclusive places.

“Bringing Gregg Colburn to Northwest Arkansas reflects our commitment to convening bold, innovative voices who can help our region navigate the complex challenges of growth,” said Wes Craiglow, Executive Director of ULI Northwest Arkansas. “His expertise will resonate deeply across sectors.”

The Place Summit is the region’s premier gathering for leaders in real estate, design, planning, and community development, exploring the intersections of the built environment and quality of life. The 2025 event will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and tours showcasing impactful projects across the region.

Registration is now open for all, visit placesummit.uli.org for more information and to register.