ULI Northwest believes that each Center for Leadership class should reflect the wide variety of backgrounds, opinions, experiences, and perspectives evident in our community. To that end, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Program Mission

The Center for Leadership cultivates diverse innovators in the built environment and builds leadership skills to solve regional land use challenges and implement ULI’s vision for responsible land use and equitable, thriving communities.

Why participate?

• Establish yourself and your organization as a regional collaborator, committed to the economic, social and environmental health and equity of the Pacific Northwest.
• Develop a peer network of the region’s up-and-coming leaders and executives from the public, non-profit and private sectors.
• Learn the secrets of successful and inclusive leadership from local and national luminaries.
• Establish a strong technical foundation in inter-disciplinary problem solving, grappling with some of the Northwest region’s most challenging land use issues.

Who participates?

• Current and future executives, elected and appointed public officials, and community leaders.
• Those with minimum seven (7) years of experience working in real estate, land use, public policy, advocacy, or community planning.
• Those recognized by their peers as charting new paths and connecting diverse stakeholders.

2023 Tuition Fees

Funding assistance is available for professionals of color (BIPOC) and individuals facing financial burden. Please email [email protected] for more information. Fees include professional DEI and leadership training, breakfast and lunch catering and all course materials.

Fees for ULI Members*
Private Sector: $3,500
Public/Non-Profit/Academic: $2,750

Fees for Non-Members
Private Sector: $4,150
Public/Non-Profit/Academic: $3,100

Discount for Annual Sponsors of ULI Northwest: Urban Visionary and Trailblazer/Platinum level sponsors receive a $800 tuition discount. Groundbreaker/Gold and Connector/Silver level sponsors receive a $300 tuition discount.

Scholarships/Funding Assistance: Need-based scholarships available, particularly for individuals from historically underserved backgrounds. Please email [email protected] for more information and to apply.

*ULI membership is held by individuals, not companies. ULI membership is recommended but not required to join the Center for Leadership. Sign up for ULI membership online or by contacting Customer Service at [email protected] or 1-800-321-5011. ULI Northwest does not process memberships.