NAIOP Podcast: Inside CRE

Ada Healey, Vulcan Real Estate

Kathryn Hamilton, NAIOP Vice President for Marketing and Communications Season 3 Episode 13

On this episode of Inside CRE, we’re joined by Ada Healey, Chief Real Estate Officer at Vulcan Real Estate, recently honored as NAIOP’s 2025 Developer of the Year. Ada reflects on what this recognition means for the team and shares lessons learned since Vulcan first earned the award in 2013. She discusses how the company’s relatively small core team has delivered more than 13 million square feet of transformative projects, guided by values of prosperity, sustainability, urban vitality, and engagement. Ada also offers insights on navigating market cycles, fostering inclusion, and embracing innovation, while looking ahead to opportunities both in Seattle and beyond. Recorded on Aug. 21, 2025.

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