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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Ada Healey

Chief Real Estate Officer

Apr 2021

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Building Thoughtful Residential Communities on the Eastside

In November 2021, we announced the start of construction on our first multifamily residential project in Bellevue, WA. The decision to expand our residential development portfolio to the Eastside was guided by the area’s recent exponential growth.

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Creating Opportunity for All in Yesler Developments

Anyone who lives or works in Seattle is all too aware of the challenges that come with being America’s fastest growing city. How do we ensure that our city remains inclusive and welcoming to people of all income levels and cultures?

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Engaging Community in Inclusive Design

It started with a simple question – What does culture mean to you and your family? This is what Lawrence Pitre asked the children of the Central Area to think about when making the artwork that would adorn the Jackson Apartments construction site.

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Enhancing Communities Through Thoughtful Retail

Retail businesses are a key component of vibrant, attractive neighborhoods. Curating the right mix of stores, restaurants, and services helps activate the streetscape and creates a sense of community for both patrons and business owners.

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From Seattle to Ukraine and Back: My Journey to Yesler

As I reflect on my journey from nonprofit housing to the Peace Corps, and now Vulcan Real Estate, I think about how a successful built environment is centered around the human experience.
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Mike Woo

Senior Development Manager
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Helping Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprises Succeed

To help include more women- and minority-owned business enterprises subcontractors, we work with our general contractors to create bid packages that allow our project scopes to be broken into smaller portions.

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Incorporating Diversity Into Our Projects

Over the years, we have worked with city government and nonprofit organizations via apprenticeships and job opportunities to create entry points for those commonly left out of the real estate and construction industries.

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Women in Construction Week: My Journey

Women in Construction Week is all about changing stereotypes around women working in the field of construction and encouraging the next generation of trade workers, project managers and architects.
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Mahi Demissie

Senior Project Manager, Construction
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