Dr. Robert D. Bullard—known as the father of environmental justice and celebrated for his commitment to the idea that all people, regardless of background, have a right to clean air and clean water—has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the Institute’s highest honor, the ULI Prize for Visionaries in Urban Development.
Each year, the ULI Prize recognizes an individual who has made a distinguished contribution to building community globally, who has established visionary standards of excellence in the land use and development field, and whose commitment to creating the highest-quality built environment has led to the betterment of society.
Dr. Bullard serves as Distinguished Professor of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University, where he continues to be an advocate for environmental justice and a mentor to the environmental advocates of tomorrow.