The City of Manhattan Beach hired the Urban Land Institute to examine its downtown area. ULI representatives have been in the city all week, engaging with the public, stakeholders, and learning more about downtown Manhattan Beach and what people would like to see in the area. The results of ULI's study will be presented at this public meeting. The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global non-profit supported by members representing the entire spectrum of real estate development and land use disciplines. During the week of January 12, 2015 to January 16, 2015, the City, in collaboration with Urban Land Institute (ULI), will hold a five-day Advisory Panel comprised of various land use experts to engage community stakeholders and evaluate the Downtown area. The purpose of this engagement process is to ensure the Downtown area maintains and enhances its unique, quaint character and encourages business success. The Urban Land Institute's Advisory Panel will be giving their final presentation on the downtown area to the community based on the information collected and analyzed during their five-day study. After the presentation, there will be one hour for a question and answer session. This event will end no later than 11:30 AM.