The ULI Young Leaders Group of Calgary, in support of ULI’s Women’s Leadership Initiative, had the unique opportunity to tour visitors through the new YW Hub Project in Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood. After over 50 years in their current downtown location, the YW is excited to modernize their approach to supporting women in need at this world class facility. Thoughtfully designed by event sponsor Kasian Architecture Interior Design and Planning Ltd., this facility truly considers comfort, safety, and healing in every aspect of the build form. An impressive gathering of 30 young professionals in real estate were lucky enough to learn first hand about how Kasian brought their client’s vision to fruition through the words of Kasian’s Senior Project Architect Meghan Larway.

Following the tour, the Young Leaders Group met at a nearby Inglewood brewery for an industry social. A new brewery to Calgary in 2018, Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Co. was the perfect host! The group was lucky enough to have guests from the YW Employment Resource Centre. Each guest having employment interest in real estate, was invited to network with likeminded members of the real estate industry. To throw the success of this event over the top, the YW was able to secure a further post-event sponsorship from Ol’ Beautiful Brewing who will be releasing a special batch brew in honour of International Women’s Day. On March 8^th, 2019 the proceeds from purchases of this delicious brew will be donated to YW Calgary.

Thank you to our attendees and event sponsor Kasian Architecture for making this event such a success! Please keep an eye out for the next Young Leaders Group event on Passive House Design.

Stefan Jeanneau