Project Selection:
From the list of pre-selected available clients, each class member will choose his/her top five preferred clients. The mTAP Committee will assign each class member to a team based on complementary skill sets and other factors including individual preferences.
In order to be considered for participation in this year’s mTAP program, your challenge project must meet the following criteria:
- Aligns with ULI’s mission and priorities https://americas.uli.org/about-uli/mission-priorities/
- Portrays a clearly defined scope of work;
- Focuses on a clearly defined area (neighborhood, district, building, etc.) with the inclusion of a map indicating the geographic boundary of the proposed mTAP study;
- The problem(s) can be addressed with expertise that either exists within the team, or, can be found by the mTAP team within ULI Dallas-Fort Worth's membership or other local or national experts;
- Aligns with the Center for Leadership timeline which includes a final presentation due date of May 30, 2024;
- The client is willing and able to pay for any out-of-pocket costs (as long as there is written prior approval from the client) or other arrangements can be made to cover these costs (NOTE:most teams do not incur such costs; incurring costs is not typical.);
- The team has the opportunity to have a direct and positive impact on the client and the community.
Additionally, it is important that you acknowledge the information below in order for this process to be successful for both the client and the assigned mTAP team:
- Be open to suggestions and considerations provided by the team of experts;
- Be willing and available to participate in scheduled meetings and conference calls with the mTAP team, and schedule the final presentation before May 30, 2024;
- Have strong local leadership capacity that commits to the program’s terms and conditions;
- Be respectful of mTAP findings, by galvanizing community support and demonstrating a sincere attempt to implement recommendations.