NAIOP Washington State is excited to partner with Alaska Airlines for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Real Estate Challenge, NAIOPWA’s annual development case competition in which Master of Real Estate (MSRE) students take on the role of developer to craft creative and innovative development proposals for a selected project site. At the end of the quarter, student teams will present their proposals to a panel of industry judges who name the Challenge winner and recipient of the coveted Bob Filley Cup. 

NAIOP Washington State has partnered with University of Washington (UW) to create the NAIOPWA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Scholarship to support women and underrepresented minorities seeking ways to strengthen their place in the CRE industry. This scholarship provides financial aid to students enrolled in UW's Commercial Real Estate Certification Program, an eight-month course that prepares students for a career in CRE by providing insight into best practices and trends and helping them build industry connections. 

The University of British Columbia bested both Portland State University and the University of Washington to emerge as the victor of the 18^th Annual NAIOP Washington State Real Estate Challenge!

Teams evaluated the highest and best use for the Alexandria Real Estate-owned site at 1600 Eastlake, which sits at the center of Alexandria’s Eastlake biotech campus. As the site sponsor for the Challenge, Alexandria tasked students with creating a feasible development proposal that would enhance the surrounding biotech campus, enliven the neighborhood, and adhere to Alexandria’s commitment to sustainability.