Shad Khan honored for leadership by Urban Land Institute

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The Urban Land Institute of North Florida has selected Jacksonville Jaguars owner and Downtown real estate developer Shad Khan as the district council’s 2026 Visionary Leader.

The annual award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding contribution within the real estate industry and the community.

“Shad Khan is a visionary leader who has been instrumental in shaping a stronger, more connected community here in Jacksonville,” Aundra Wallace, JAXUSA Partnership president and the district council’s 2024 Visionary Leader, said in a Jan. 21 news release.

“His long-term commitment to our region is demonstrated through his bold vision that includes continued investment, responsible development and innovative land use. That vision is reflected in the transformative development helping to reshape and revitalize Downtown Jacksonville, from the Stadium of the Future to the Jacksonville Shipyards and beyond. Mr. Khan has made a lasting impact by driving economic growth and opportunity for Jacksonville, and he is truly deserving of the ULI Visionary Leader Award.”

The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences under construction along Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville across the street from EverBank Stadium.

Khan’s projects include the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences; the adjacent One Tower Court, which will house the Jaguars’ headquarters; the Miller Electric Center training facility; the $1.4 billion “Stadium of the Future” remake of EverBank Stadium; and other area improvements.

The award will be presented at the ULI North Florida Awards for Excellence Luncheon. Details regarding the date, time, and location will be announced in mid-2026.

Other awards presented at the luncheon will include real estate developments and projects in the following categories: New Development, Public Sector/Non-profit/Education, Reuse/Repurpose, Urban Development and Parks and Open Spaces.

The Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences is under construction along the Northbank of the St. John River south of EverBank Stadium.

The ULI North Florida Awards for Excellence recognize outstanding real estate projects and organizations throughout the ULI North Florida District Council that demonstrate excellence and best practices in planning, design, construction, management, financial viability and sustainability.

The awards are competitively based and recognize developments that exemplify ULI North Florida’s mission and values. Award submissions are reviewed by a panel of independent judges from the local and national development communities.

The Awards for Excellence Committee co-chairs are Sarah King, senior project manager at PRIME AE Group Inc.; and Maxine McBride, president of Clockwork Marketing Services.

GreenPointe holdings is the title sponsor of the awards luncheon. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact [email protected].