Seattle & Puget Sound Region

Management Committee: In Seattle, the Management Committee is composed of the chairs of all committees, task forces, and local product councils. Led by the District Council Chair, the Management Committee provides strategic oversight of local activities and programming.

Sponsorship Committee: The Sponsorship Committee leverages member-to-member connections to promote sponsorship of ULI Northwest’s programs and activities.

Member Engagement Committee: The Member Engagement Committee helps new and existing ULI members find meaningful and engaging leadership opportunities with ULI Northwest. Programming includes monthly coffee hours.

Programming Committee: The programming committee helps curate diverse, inclusive and informative events by  coordinating the efforts of all the District Council’s member-led committees. The Programs Committee oversees the annual Emerging Trends program hosted in the Fall.

Ambassadors: The Ambassadors Committee welcomes international ULI members and student groups to the Seattle region with walking tours, panel discussions, and presentations.

Thriving Communities: Thriving Communities plans walking tours of neighborhoods and communities, with an emphasis on economic development. One of ULI Northwest’s longest running committees.

Leadership Initiatives

Center for Leadership: The Center for Leadership is a leadership development course for mid-career professionals in the real estate industry. Meeting over the course of a year, participants engage with industry experts, local executives, and national thought leaders on the Pacific Northwest’s most pressing issues. The Center for Leadership Planning Committee is a group of CFL alumni who come together on an annual basis to plan the curriculum and program.

Local Product Councils: Sharing many characteristics with ULI’s National Product Councils, the Local Product Councils are consistent with ULI’s tradition of sharing experiences gained, mistakes made and lessons learned.

NEXT:  NEXT is a group of diverse, mid-career industry professionals poised to take on greater leadership roles in their respective industries over the next ten years.  This group facilitates internal discussions around industry trends, leadership, and career development.  Through NEXT, members develop their leadership skills, access key leaders, and build connections with their industry peers.

Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI): The mission of the ULI Women’s Leadership Initiative is to raise the visibility and number of women leaders in ULI and the real estate industry. Initiatives include quarterly programming.

Young Leaders Group (YLG):  ULI Northwest YLG offers professionals under the age of 35 a variety of opportunities to become actively involved in helping shape the region’s conversation in land use planning and development.

Oregon/SW Washington

Management Committee: In Portland, the purpose of the Management Committee is to run the business of the District Council’s local activities. The governing body manages membership, finances, programs, sponsorship, and generally ensures the organization is adding value to its members and sponsors. The Management Committee is comprised of four subcommittees: Finance, Membership, Sponsorship, and Programs.

Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) Committee: Provides objective and responsible advice to municipal and community based non­profit organizations, organizations with limited staffing or financial resources, or those operating in an economically disadvantaged area. Assists these entities by offering objective advice on real estate, economic, planning, urban design and land use challenges. Assembles a panel of ULI members to focus on the Client’s problem or issue

UrbanPlan: New! UrbanPlan is a realistic, engaging exercise in which participants—community leaders, university students, high school students, or public officials—learn about the fundamental forces that affect real estate development in our communities.

Leadership Initiatives

Local Product Councils: Sharing many characteristics with ULI’s National Product Councils, the Local Product Councils are consistent with ULI’s tradition of sharing experiences gained, mistakes made and lessons learned.

NEXT:  NEXT is a group of diverse, mid-career industry professionals poised to take on greater leadership roles in their respective industries over the next ten years.  This group facilitates internal discussions around topics impacting them both professionally and personally.  Through NEXT, members develop their leadership skills, access key leaders, and build connections with their industry peers.

Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI): The mission of the WLI is to raise the visibility and number of diverse leaders in ULI and the real estate industry. In the Pacific Northwest, WLI creates programming, leadership, and mentorship opportunities for rising leaders across the industry.

Young Leaders Group (YLG):  ULI Northwest YLG offers professionals under the age of 35 a variety of opportunities to become actively involved in helping shape the region’s conversation in land use planning and development.