Join NAIOPWA's Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee for networking plus an introduction to, and tour of, Midtown Square. Networking will begin at 4 p.m., with the project history and tours starting at 4:30 p.m.

Located at the heart of Seattle's Central District, Midtown Square is an example of how developers, non-profits, the City of Seattle and neighborhood residents can come together to deliver a project that all can be proud of. The project includes 432 apartments (30% affordable), 28,000 square feet of local restaurants, bars and retailers and one of the largest privately organized public art projects in the Pacific Northwest, which are all centered around a public square open 24/7.

Speakers Include:

• Patrick Foley, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Lake Union Partners
• Cait Carew, Principal, Lake Union Partners
• Jonathan Manheim, President, HAL Real Estate
• Community Engagement Overview from Rico Quirindongo, Interim Director, City of Seattle - Office of Planning and Development
• Art Introduction from Vivian Phillips, Commissioner, Seattle Arts Commission
• Midtown Square Artist Presentations: Barry Johnson, Myron Curry, Adam Jabari, Henry Jackson-Spieker, Yegizaw Michael,  Perry Rhoden, Juan Alonzo, and Takiyah Ward

Event details:

• Thursday, March 10 | 4 - 6 p.m.
• Midtown Square, 2301 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122
• $40 Members | $25 Student Members | $70 Non-Members. Click here to learn more about membership. 

COVID Safety Precautions:

We are taking safety precautions very seriously for our members, speakers, and staff to ensure a safe event. Please read and review the safety guidelines below:

• As required by the State of Washington, face masks are required for all indoor events, except when drinking and eating.

• Stay home if you don’t feel well, tested positive for COVID-19, or were exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the last 14 days. Let’s keep Washington healthy. You will be fully refunded.

• Read our Health and Safety FAQ to learn more.

Online registration is now closed. There will be a limited number of on-site registrations available. 

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