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Rooted in Edmonton: Artist Christopher James Connects Nature, Craft, and Community through BILD Office Piece
Edmonton artist Christopher James merged two distinct techniques — the angle grinder and chainsaw — to symbolize the harmony between the structured geometry of city grids and the natural flow of the North Saskatchewan River for BILD Edmonton Metro’s new office.
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Places for Play—Edmonton Designs Multigenerational Spaces for Connection, Wellbeing, and Community
When considering urban landscapes, where do parks and open spaces fit into the list of necessities? According to Shelley Robinson, Certified Playground-Design Inclusion Educator at Park N Play, it should be at the top.
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Devil in The Details: Designing for Real Life
BILD Edmonton Metro’s September Field Trip brought together industry leaders to explore how design shapes the way we live, work, and connect. From infill projects in Edmonton’s core to family-focused homes in the suburbs, speakers emphasized that great design goes beyond buildings — it’s about people.
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An Opportunity for Innovation and Investment: Growth is Good
Growth has, and always will be the talk of the town. And that was even more true at BILD Edmonton Metro’s September luncheon that took place just last week.
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Job Posting | Manager, Metro Strategy
We are looking for a Manager, Metro Strategy to create a practice in the region outside of the City of Edmonton that leverages relationships, anticipates changes in policies that impact the home building and land development industries, and advocates for policy and process changes that benefit home builders and land developers. Does this sound like…
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Appreciation Night at the Edmonton Valley Zoo: BILD Edmonton Metro Celebrates Industry Winners
On August 28, BILD Edmonton Metro’s Appreciation Night event was hosted at the Edmonton Valley Zoo, and featured 150 attendees and three prestigious awards.
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Go Big or Go Home: How Edmonton’s Redevelopment Vision is Taking Shape
BILD Edmonton Metro’s August Field Trip brought together 50 engaged residents for an exclusive tour of Edmonton’s most significant redevelopment sites — from Station Lands and Stadium Yards to Exhibition Lands and emerging districts like the Oilers Entertainment Group’s Fan Park and the Village at Ice District. The theme? Think big. This insider look at…
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Gentle Infill in Edmonton: Innovation, Creativity, and Community Renewal
BILD Edmonton Metro’s second Field Trip of 2025 explored the timely topic of gentle infill, offering attendees a scooter-powered tour through Edmonton’s mature neighbourhoods.
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Downtown Action Plan, City Council, and the CRL Extension: A Hard-Fought Win for Downtown Edmonton
A few months ago, Edmonton’s City Council discussed city administration’s Downtown Action Plan (DAP), which led to a public hearing for the CRL extension on June 26. The goal? To help bring activity back into the Downtown Edmonton area, providing more amenities, new opportunities, and public spaces for residents, workers, business owners and tourists alike.
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Industrial Leaders Call for Bold Change in Edmonton
At BILD Edmonton Metro’s June luncheon, industrial leaders called for bold, immediate action to support growth beyond city limits and ensure Edmonton remains competitive. As Edmonton’s industrial sector stands at a pivotal moment, the consensus is clear: the status quo is no longer sustainable.
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Shaping the City: A Two-Way Street
The development question that’s come up in recent years isn’t about how we can change our cities from top to bottom; it’s how we can enable our cities to encourage and inspire shapes and human-oriented spaces.
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Taking the Road Less Travelled: Edmonton Zoning Bylaw Success
The ever-increasing housing demand has created challenges for Canadians to access sufficient housing and has now culminated into a full-blown national housing crisis. Yet, the City of Edmonton has maintained an unparalleled level of housing affordability compared to most cities, and many want to know why.
Stories
Cities and towns are constantly reinventing themselves, reinvigorating their spaces and places through inventive design and good urbanism.
Developers and builders 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. If there is a need expressed by customers, our members are making it happen! Here are the stories of our members and how they are shaping our region.