on Jan 23, 2026

Senior Advisor Derek Fleming Joins ULI Responsible Property Investment Council

Congratulations to HR&A Senior Advisor Derek Fleming on his selection to the ULI Responsible Property Investment Council (RPIC).

 

Derek brings more than 20 years of experience advancing people-centered, community-driven development at the intersection of real estate, culture, and economic development. His work focuses on cultural capital, centering historic, cultural, and community assets as drivers of equitable development, institutional strength, and long-term wealth creation for historically marginalized communities.

 

At HR&A, Derek helps policymakers, investors, and institutions navigate development in ways that preserve cultural identity while creating durable economic value. His work spans public-private partnerships, cultural districts, sports- and university-anchored development, and advising HBCUs on leveraging land and cultural assets for long-term sustainability. His portfolio also includes cultural investment and impact analysis, such as HR&A’s Forest Theater Impact Analysis in South Dallas, as well as food systems planning through projects like the Durham Farm Campus, which leverages food, land, and entrepreneurship to address food insecurity, workforce development, and generational wealth creation.

 

ULI’s RPIC brings together senior industry leaders from across the country committed to embedding People, Planet, and Profit into real estate investment decision-making. The Council’s focus on aligning market-rate returns with meaningful social and environmental impact closely mirrors Derek’s career-long commitment to development that builds both economic value and community power.

 

We’re proud to see Derek contribute his expertise in cultural capital strategy, deal structuring, and community-centered investment to this important forum. Congratulations, Derek!