Cities and towns are constantly reinventing themselves, reinvigorating their spaces and places through inventive design and good urbanism.
Developers are building attainable and affordable housing allowing more people to get into the market. They are designing for kids and families in mind with gardens and playscapes. They are building higher density hubs in traditionally low-density areas. They are connecting people to nature, through parks and other sustainability features.
Here are the stories of our members and how they are shaping our region.
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Go, Edmonton, Go: Sports Impact on Cities
Over the past month, we saw our downtown flooded with thousands of people as the Edmonton Oilers made their way through the Stanley Cup Playoffs. “While the result was not what we collectively wanted, our love for sports continues,” said Susan Keating, Chair of UDI – Edmonton’s Board of Directors and VP of Melcor Developments.…
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UDI’s Inaugural Curling Invitational – A Hit
Partnering with the University of Alberta’s Curling Program, UDI co-hosted their first-ever Curling Invitational – inviting 80+ industry members to face off during a highly-competitive tournament. What was on the line? Prizes and bragging rights. What happened? A lot of tumbles, laughs, and misthrows. Each player received quality coaching from the Bears and Pandas. Proceeds…
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Constructing the City from the Ground Up
This time last year, UDI – Edmonton Metro hosted a conversation with three icons of urban development. The discussion identified several key takeaways – the importance of public/private sector collaboration, growth, proactive storytelling, and industry diversity. On March 16, with more than 200 members in attendance, UDI hosted a similar panel but with trailblazers in…
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Grape Urban Places
Did you know that National Drink Wine Day is this Saturday, February 18? We didn’t either. The newest addition to our team, Katie Schneider did. As our Coordinator of Membership Services & Events, Katie leads and supports initiatives that connect industry together to collaborate and build relationships. In her spare time, she’s a wine connoisseur.…
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15 Minutes of Fame for 15 Minute Districts but Community-Building Lasts a Lifetime
So … there’s been a lot of talk about urban planning in Edmonton these past several weeks. It’s not a topic that usually gets much general attention. Inaccurate tweets, posts, and blogs are being shared about how Edmonton’s City Plan and 15 Minute District planning efforts are a way for the municipality to separate, monitor,…
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Building Lovable Cities
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and love is in the air – and in our cities. In Toronto, a park is literally named, Love Park. Designed by Claude Cormier, the park includes an illuminated heart-shaped water feature. With an abundance of trees, greenery, and foliage – the park envisions romance, play, and joy as disrupters…
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Ideas for Our Industry’s Future
Earlier this year, UDI – Edmonton Metro shared several New Year’s Resolutions for the region – from elevating city building conversations to curbing public infrastructure sprawl to refining our regulations to set us up for development success. To identify actions to help see these priorities through, a panel including Janelle Brenner (Maclab Development Group), Dhruv…
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Edmonton Region
UDI – Edmonton Metro and the development industry offer resolutions for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in 2023 While Edmontonians ring in the New Year, developers, planners, engineers, and those involved in real estate development reflected on the year that was, and offered their resolutions for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in 2023. “There has been a…
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Edmonton Businesses Sound the Alarm on Municipal Budget
The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, NAIOP Edmonton, BOMA Edmonton and Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro, are raising deep concerns over Edmonton City Council’s current budget deliberations. As part of the City’s public hearing process, these organizations that represent thousands of city builders, shared their perspectives and expertise to help shape and refine a four-year…
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Reinventing the Region: Regional Mayors Identify Opportunities for Innovative Development and Growth
Late November, UDI – Edmonton Metro’s members gathered for one final luncheon in 2022. The conversation invited regional leaders to highlight innovations and opportunities emerging in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. “Conversations like these help to spotlight the innovation and collaboration occurring throughout our regional landscape,” said Karen Wichuk, CEO of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board.…
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A Budget Balancing Act: Organizations Respond to Edmonton’s Proposed 4-Year Spend
Through written submissions and verbal presentations, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, NAIOP Edmonton, BOMA Edmonton and Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro, have individually expressed ideas for Edmonton’s City Council to consider with respect to the proposed 4-year budget. The following joint statement represents a summary of their collective ideas and calls to action as…
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Are you our new Coordinator of Membership Services & Events?
Urban Development Institute – Edmonton Metro is looking for an events and marketing pro and relationship-based professional to help serve our members and positively shape the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. This new role – Coordinator of Membership Services and Events – will help elevate our events, brand position, and outreach. This position will lead and support…