The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Southwest Florida District Council will host a breakfast meeting on the topic of “Infrastructure 2008: A Competitive Advantage” on May 22.

The meeting will be held at 8 a.m. the Three Oaks Banquet & Event Center, 20991 Three Oaks Parkway in Estero.

This is the second of ULI’s annual reports on international infrastructure. While last year’s report examined broad issues facing countries and regions globally, this year’s update focuses on the importance of infrastructure to a city or county’s economic competitiveness. Globally, it looks at Western Europe, Asia and North America with special attention to fast growing urban regions in China and the United Arab Emirates.

Domestically, ULI commissioned research on 23 metropolitan areas to determine whether their long-range plans are capable of accommodating the large population increases expected over the next 30 years.

The results are varied, but several patterns have emerged. This year’s report also continues to examine infrastructure funding, which will become increasingly important as the United States heads toward the next iteration of the Highway Trust Fund.

Each attendee will receive a copy of “Infrastructure 2008: A Competitive Advantage,” which is scheduled to be printed just days before the program.

The cost of the meeting is $45 for ULI members, $55 for nonmembers, $35 for young leaders, $25 for government members and $25 for students. For additional information or to register, call the ULI Southwest Florida District Council at (800) 321-5011.