On February 5, the 2026 Panther Den Urban Design Competition officially kicked off with an evening of conversation, connection and big ideas at WineHaus, sponsored by Ofi Chito. Hosted by the Young Leaders of the Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth, the Kick-Off event marked the starting line for this year’s competition and brought together young commercial real estate professionals eager to dive into the challenge ahead.

Attend the 2026 Panther Den Competition Day Presentations on March 5 at Southside Preservation Hall. Watch six teams of emerging commercial real estate professionals present innovative urban development concepts to industry leaders from across CRE. Enjoy live presentations, an onsite winner announcement, and a networking reception with bar and light bites.

This annual competition provides a unique opportunity for young commercial real estate professionals to demonstrate their urban design and development skills. Panther Den participants work on a real-world site, using problem-solving skills to create a development charette with a team of peers. But the Panther Den is more than just a competition. It allows participants to learn new skills, improve existing ones, and gain valuable experience to advance their careers in the C