Portland
As a member-based organization, our work would not be possible without the support of our volunteer committees. Our committees consist of ULI members active in the field of land use and real estate and are led by dedicated ULI leaders appointed by staff and our member leadership.
The Urban Land Institute’s Northwest District Council is dedicated to advancing ULI’s mission to shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide. ULI Northwest Portland stands as the leading multidisciplinary real estate organization in the Portland region, focusing on expanding ULI member networks and serving as a neutral convener on issues related to real estate and land use.
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Expectations of Committee Members
- Be an active contributor to the committee (e.g., actively participate in committee meetings, review meeting minutes, complete assigned action items within set deadlines, etc.)
- Be proactive in identifying goals, objectives, and ideas to drive the organization’s membership and growth
- Support ULI Northwest programs by attending major events
- Be familiar with the products and services provided by ULI and publicly promote them
- Attend 75 percent of committee meetings per year – your participation is critical to the operations of the committee
- Be a ULI member in good standing
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Committees
Management
In Portland, the management committee is known as the All-Chairs Committee and is composed of the chairs of all committees, task forces, and local product councils. Led by the District Council Chair in Portland, this committee provides strategic oversight of local activities and programming.
Member Engagement
The Member Engagement Committee works to assess membership needs, market ULI to new members and facilitate regular small-scale gatherings for new and existing members to find meaningful and engaging opportunities within ULI Northwest.
Programs
The Programs Committee curates diverse, inclusive, and highly informative events for the district council. The committee leads the organization of our annual Transformative Projects and a selection of all-member marquee events.
Sponsorship
The Sponsorship Committee leverages member-to-member connections to promote sponsorship of ULI Northwest’s programs and activities in both Oregon and Washington State.
UrbanPlan
Volunteers help plan and facilitate realistic, engaging workshops in which community leaders, university students, high school students, and/or public officials, learn about the fundamental forces that affect real estate development in our communities. Learn more here.
Young Leaders Group
YLG offers professionals under the age of 35 a variety of opportunities to become actively involved in helping shape the region’s conversations around land use planning and development.
Leadership Initiatives
Center for Leadership
CFL is a leadership and professional development program for mid-career real estate professionals. More than 100 land use and real estate professionals have benefited from this program and are now part of the global alumni network. CFL participants will engage with experienced leadership and executive coaches, industry experts, and national thought leaders on the region’s most pressing issues. Learn more about the program and when applications are open here.
Etkin Scholar Program
The Etkin Student Scholars Program is designed to immerse participants in the thriving real estate industry in the Portland metro region. Scholars will attend ULI tours, participate in panel events, serve on committees, volunteer, and network with ULI members to enhance their academic endeavors and understand the benefits of ULI membership. Learn more and apply for the 2025-26 Scholar Program here.
NEXT
Engage with a group of diverse mid-career industry professionals poised to take on greater leadership roles in their respective industries over the next ten years. Selected Co-Chairs plan and facilitate internal discussions around topics impacting the NEXT cohort both professionally and personally. Members develop leadership skills, access key leaders, and build connections with industry peers. Learn more about the cohort and when applications are open here.
Womens Leadership Initiative
The goal of the WLI council in Portland is to promote the advancement of women throughout their careers, increase the number of women who serve in leadership positions, and increase the visibility of women leaders in our region, industry, and within ULI.
Local Product Councils
Local Product Councils, modeled after the ULI Americas Product Councils, are small groups of ULI members focused on exploring and discussing land-use trends and challenges that affect the Pacific Northwest. Our Local Product Councils are consistent with ULI’s tradition of sharing experiences gained, mistakes made and lessons learned.