Join us for a tour of the award-winning, mixed-use destination that has transformed an outdated and underutilized 85-acre racetrack into California’s largest transit-oriented development.

Situated between San Francisco and Silicon Valley and located directly adjacent to a Caltrain station, Bay Meadows Urban Village is one of the largest redevelopment sites in the Bay Area. Led by Wilson Meany, the public/private partnership project has been transformational for the City of San Mateo, drawing major tech tenants including Roblox. The tour will explore the main commercial promenade, Delaware Street, which offers 1 million square feet of class A office space and retail amenities. Attendees will also visit the town square and stroll through residential neighborhoods intermingled with 18 acres of parks and open space.

https://baymeadows.com/about/

Come tour the exhilarating transformation of Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island, part of a visionary redevelopment that will create an environmentally sustainable 21st-century San Francisco neighborhood for more than 18,000 residents. Featuring 8,000 new homes (with both market rate and affordable options), 300 acres of parks and open spaces, retail, public art, and exciting community programming, this is the future of urban living. Join us for an extraordinary afternoon with a behind-the-scenes event led by the engineers, architects, and development team that is bringing this urban revitalization to life. 

Attendees are encouraged to take the included ferry to Treasure Island from the iconic San Francisco Ferry Building. The ferry ride will include key programming with speakers from the Water Emergency Transportation Authority, the City of San Francisco, and Treasure Island Community Development, a partnership with Wilson Meany, Stockbridge Capital and Lennar. The tour will include lunch at Cityside Park, which offers unparalleled views of downtown San Francisco.

Participants will have the opportunity to visit all sites, which are split into three separate tour segments. The entire tour group will be split into three smaller groups and will alternate between tour segments, which include Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island. All segments will include tours of residential housing and the newest parts of the islands.

Join us for a tour of pivotal research and development (R&D) projects in the East Bay as we connect start-up level spaces with groundbreaking developments created for global companies. 

The tour will start with cutting-edge incubation spaces at UC Berkeley, a leading university in start-up creation, as speakers highlight how long-range city planning and development interacted with UC Berkeley’s entrepreneurship goals to enhance the region’s capacity for innovation. 

Attendees will then hear from the developers that are capitalizing on the area’s proximity to world-class research institutions to create cutting-edge spaces that support growing companies, highlighted by Lane Partner’s stunning Berkeley Commons project. 

Come experience the intricate evolution of a research hub as we discuss the dynamic nature of the local R&D market and learn how these state-of-the-art facilities are shaping the future of tech and research in the broader East Bay. 

Join us for a guided tour of Jackson Square, led by the Downtown SF Partnership, the community benefit district behind the most exciting transformations in downtown San Francisco.

As we explore, you’ll wander down charming, tree-lined streets and discover hidden mid-block alleys, all framed by original brick buildings that have stood since the Gold Rush days in a district that experienced an influx of investment by notable artificial intelligence, tech, and financial companies since the start of the pandemic.

It’s a chance to experience San Francisco’s rich history brought to life through stories, placemaking, and vibrant community energy.

Join us for a limited ULI tour showcasing three innovative approaches to affordable housing in San Francisco. All three developments represent models for equitable development that deliver tangible solutions to the city’s housing crisis.

We’ll kick things off at Kapuso at the Upper Yard, a standout project turning a former parking lot into 131 affordable homes and a buzzing community hub next to a major transit stop. Then it’s off to Sunnydale HOPE SF, a sweeping 50-acre transformation bringing more than 1,700 new homes, new parks, shops, and a dynamic community center to one of the city’s largest public housing sites. Finally, we’ll visit The Kelsey Civic Center, an accessible and inclusive development in the heart of the city that offers 112 affordable units for people with and without disabilities, alongside welcoming public spaces that bring everyone together. These projects aren’t just changing the skyline—they’re redefining what’s possible in affordable housing.

Join us for an immersive look at the evolving landscape of downtown Berkeley and its surrounding neighborhoods, where innovative student housing and mixed-use projects are reshaping the city’s core and serving students attending one of the foremost universities in the world. This behind-the-scenes tour will feature key projects at varying stages of development, from early entitlements and conceptual design to active construction and recently completed buildings.

Led by the developers, architects, and city officials driving these projects forward, the tour offers a rare chance to see how public/private partnerships, forward-thinking land use policy, and creative design are converging to meet the needs of Berkeley’s dynamic student and residential population while maintaining the character that makes Berkeley one of the most unique places in the country.

Silicon Valley is constrained by access, resources, and the competition for talent. To meet Microsoft’s business and talent expectations, a refresh to their Silicon Valley campus meant thinking of its region and people in a new light. To grow, Microsoft needed a different diet: driving out and using waste, reusing 30 percent of campus buildings, investing in a blackwater system, using thermal storage, and designing the largest two-story mass timber project in the United States. With these strategies came an improved aquifer, restoration of the local ecosystem, easy access to vistas and connections to nature, a reimagined food delivery, reduced embodied and operational carbon, and a healthy glow.

Tour the 643,000-square-foot campus, including a stroll on the 3+-acre living roof, and learn how Microsoft’s culture of innovation, collaboration, and social responsibility inspired this holistic design approach.

This campus is LEED Platinum, WELL v2 Pilot, ILFI Net Zero Carbon, and in the final verification of LBC Petal (Water).

https://news.microsoft.com/silicon-valley-campus/; https://www.microsoft.com

Nvidia’s headquarters campus is designed to support its culture of collaboration, creativity, and employee well-being. Tour the campus, led by the Nvidia team, to get a close-up experience of the iconic buildings, Endeavor and Voyager. As Nvidia has risen to global prominence as the artificial intelligence tech leader, the company has also acquired more land surrounding its headquarters in the city of Santa Clara and is well positioned for what is next.

https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/multimedia/santa-clara-headquarters

Opened in May 2022, Google’s Bay View campus is among the largest buildings in the world to receive Platinum certification under LEED V4. The three-building development is situated on a 42-acre site and is a great example of the next generation workplace that rethinks how buildings can be designed to integrate with nature and provide healthy, sustainable places for people to do their best work.

Located immediately adjacent to the San Francisco Bay, water is an important focus of the project. All the site’s nonpotable water demands are met using the recycled water generated on site. The campus houses an innovative geothermal installation for heating and cooling that will significantly reduce the amount of water used. Bay View is also a 100 percent electric building and is powered in part by a first-of-its-kind dragon scale solar roofing technology. Combined with power from nearby wind farms, Bay View is one of Google’s first campuses expected to operate on 90 percent clean energy.

You’ll witness how Google has combined innovative technology, environmental responsibility, and employee-focused design to create a workplace of the future.

https://blog.google/inside-google/life-at-google/bay-view-campus-grand-opening/

Young Leaders will have the unique opportunity to examine developments owned by Align Real Estate and Related in the South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood of San Francisco. SoMa,a developing area filled with warehouses, also encompasses the popular areas of Mission Bay and South Beach, where the Giants play baseball at the waterfront AT&T park. After visiting some great luxury rental developments, attendees will tour the Ikea compact city-format development before enjoying lunch at Saluhall. You won’t want to miss this!

Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Presidio is a National Historic Landmark and one of America’s most visited national park sites. It has evolved over generations from the traditional territory of the Ramaytush Ohlone peoples, to a military outpost, and now a part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, a beloved national park that is a core part of San Francisco’s iconic geography. The Presidio Trust—which manages the landmark site as a federal government corporation—has funded significant improvements to the public landscape over the past decade. This tour will visit two recent projects—Battery Bluff and Presidio Tunnel Tops—both created on the tops of highway tunnels for the Presidio Parkway (Highway 101, formerly Doyle Drive), connecting the heart of the Presidio to Crissy Field and Marsh, itself an iconic park project completed in 2001.

Participants will gain insights into the design and programming strategies that make this a world-class example of coastal urban rejuvenation, including its accessibility-forward design, native ecology restoration, and youth education facilities. Learn how a former freeway was transformed into a vibrant cultural landscape—linking the city to the bay and creating inclusive spaces for people to gather, learn, and explore.

Come experience how this iconic open space is setting a new standard for equitable public realm design, coastal resilience, and community-centered placemaking in one of America’s most unique urban national parks.

Explore the dynamic evolution of Oakland’s historic industrial waterfront neighborhoods—including Jack London District, Brooklyn Basin, and West Oakland. From decades-in-the-making megaprojects to clever conversions, this tour offers a firsthand look at the arc of what’s here and on the horizon. Hear directly from City leaders, business improvement districts, and developers about the bold plans and partnerships shaping the future of these iconic areas. Experience Oakland’s nationally recognized food scene and see the spaces incubating the next wave of culinary talent and creative enterprise. Oakland continues to be a cultural and economic center that supports a compelling long-term investment thesis. Join us to see the places, and the teams behind them, that are making Oakland a blueprint for equitable and ambitious urban transformation.

Explore one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods—Mission Bay, a vibrant mixed-use district anchored by Thrive City, the Chase Arena, and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). This area has transformed dramatically over the past decade, evolving into a major hub for sports, health care, research, and entertainment.

The first phase of UCSF’s state-of-the-art hospital complex opened in 2015, setting the stage for continued expansion. Shortly afterward, construction began on Thrive City—the entertainment district surrounding Chase Center, now home to the Golden State Warriors and the newly launched Women’s National Basketball Association team, the Golden State Valkyries. This joint venture development also includes class A office buildings and a curated mix of food and beverage offerings at the ground level.

This tour will begin with an elevated overview of Mission Bay from an exclusive vantage point to discuss the strategic redevelopment efforts that enabled its rapid growth. From there, the tour will continue with a guided walk around Thrive City led by representatives from the Warriors before proceeding to UCSF’s medical campus, pausing to highlight key features where speakers will share insights into the development, design, leasing, and operations of these anchor institutions. The tour will conclude with an exploration of the wide range of Thrive City dining options that help make it not just an entertainment hub, but a vibrant community destination for residents, workers, and visitors alike.

For the first time in 150 years, a portion of San Francisco’s central waterfront will open itself to the public for industry, innovation, and living. Dogpatch Power Station, a 29-acre master plan development by Associate Capital, will encompass over 2,600 housing units; 1.6 million square feet of commercial office, life sciences, and retail uses; community facilities; and ~7 acres of open recreational space, in addition to the historic preservation of two former PG&E power plants. Come listen to Associate Capital discuss the vision for this new district development project, with a walking tour of the first phase of the project.

https://www.dogpatchpowerstation.com/

Join us on a dynamic tour of San Francisco’s transformational Mission Rock project. Over a decade in the making, Mission Rock is converting 28 acres of parking lots in San Francisco’s southern waterfront into a vibrant mixed-used neighborhood that will be adding over 1,000 new homes, over 1.6 million square feet of office and retail space, and eight acres of parks and open space.

The project is a public/private partnership between Tishman Speyer, the San Francisco Giants, and the Port of San Francisco. Join us as members of the development team discuss the overall master plan and see the on-the-ground progress that has been made in Phase One of the project, which includes the two residential buildings Verde and The Canyon, two commercial buildings including Visa’s Global HQ, a five-acre waterfront park, and 50,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

https://missionrock.com/

Join us as we tour a handful of recently delivered campus projects in the San Francisco Peninsula, considered a global capital of biotechnology and life sciences research.

Developed by Phase 3 Real Estate Partners in partnership with Bain Capital, GENESIS Marina is a 560,000-square-foot, purpose-built, class A life sciences campus located along the waterfront of Sierra Point Park. With robust infrastructure, flexible lab configurations, and a mix of move-in-ready and customizable suites, GENESIS Marina supports life sciences companies at every stage of growth. The campus was designed with both performance and placemaking in mind—featuring sweeping Bay views, high-end shared amenities, and a commitment to sustainability, including TRUE Gold for Zero Waste Construction and LEED Gold certification. GENESIS Marina is home to a vibrant community of biotech leaders pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.

Vantage is a newly completed, 640,000-square-foot class A lab campus developed by Healthpeak Properties in the heart of South San Francisco. Purposefully designed to foster connection and community, Vantage offers a range of premier amenities, including a diverse dining hall, an expansive all-hands conference room, an executive boardroom, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a full-service restaurant with a rooftop bar—all designed to enhance the experience for tenants and visitors alike.

Listen to the sponsors and stakeholders involved in these projects as they share their vision, discuss trends in today’s market, and highlight the groundbreaking amenity centers that make each project unique.

https://www.genesis-marina.com/; https://vantagessf.com/

Join NEXT for a walking tour of three class A office properties in Downtown San Francisco that have or are undergoing major reimaginations to attract and maintain tenants, including the Transamerica Pyramid (SHVO), 88 Spear Street (Presidio Bay Ventures), and 201 Spear Street (Strada Investment Group). Attendees will have access to an inside look at these three properties’ amenity updates, building improvements, and strategies to attract tenants in response to an over saturated market with an over 35 percent vacancy rate in first quarter 2025, compared to a pre-pandemic record low 4.7 percent vacancy rate in second quarter 2019. The tour wraps up with a networking lunch.

Please note: This is a walking tour that meets off-site at 201 Spear Street, a portion requires hard hats, and all attendees must execute a release of liability to participate in the tour in advance (no exceptions). The tour is approximately 1.3 miles from start to lunch; 2.2 miles from start to all stops and back to the Moscone Center from lunch.

Embark on a guided walking tour of San Francisco’s Transit Center District Plan, a transformative project that reimagines the city’s downtown transit landscape all while incorporating mixed-use towers and enhancing pedestrian connectivity. The plan’s implementation is underway, with ongoing efforts and coordination among various agencies.

This walking tour will start from the Moscone Center and take you along Mission Street, through the Transbay Redevelopment Plan, and into the heart of the city’s “New Downtown”—Salesforce Park and Transit Center and its connected Salesforce Tower, named for San Francisco’s largest office occupier. Hear urban perspectives from Salesforce and other project developers: BXP and the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA). Discover the history of the surrounding Transbay District: its latest projects, temporary uses, and plans for the Downtown Rail Extension Project aiming to connect Caltrain and the future high-speed rail services to the Center—facilitating seamless travel between the Bay Area and Southern California. 

The tour will end with an exchange with our hosts: Salesforce, BXP, and TJPA atop this new $2.3 billion center, underscoring work/life balance with the integration of the Bay Area’s multiple transit systems and Downtown San Francisco’s finest public park full of art, activities, and entertainment. Please note that this is a walking tour.

https://www.tjpa.org/salesforce-transit-center/salesforce-park; https://salesforcetower.com/

Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, has quickly become one of San Francisco’s most dynamic mixed-use success stories. It anchors Thrive City, a vibrant district filled with restaurants, retail, public plazas, and year-round programming. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at both the arena’s hospitality-focused interiors (designed by Gensler) and the surrounding Thrive City experience. With a sharp rise in concerts, private events, and community gatherings, the area has become a major cultural and economic driver for the city. Since its opening in 2019, Chase Center has influenced $4.2 billion in local economic activity, including $2.9 billion in direct spending and over $1 billion in ripple effects—underscoring its role as a powerful economic engine for San Francisco. Learn how strategic investment, placemaking, and exceptional guest experiences helped transform this once-undeveloped waterfront into a thriving destination where sports, entertainment, and urban life come together.