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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.
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A Year of Growth, Reflection, and Regional Vision: BILD Edmonton Metro Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Minister Nixon
BILD Edmonton Metro’s May luncheon looked into the critical issues surrounding infrastructure and housing development in the region, and featured The Honourable Jason Nixon, Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services.
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The Balancing Act of Staying on Track: Rethinking Edmonton’s Policy, Innovation, and Housing
Edmonton continues to lead in creating a thriving and inclusive urban landscape, and according to industry professionals, it’s all in the way we create policy, utilize innovation, and balance affordability.
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Small Products in the Region: Big City Ideas, in Small Lots
It’s no surprise that there has been an increased demand for smaller homes that fit modern lifestyles. But are those lifestyles changing just as quickly as houses are being built?
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Looking forward and starting earlier: Addressing the labour gap
BILD Edmonton Metro’s first luncheon of the year set the stage for an engaging discussion on the labour challenges facing the construction and development industry. A panel of industry experts provided informative suggestions moving forward, and critical insights into the pressing workforce issues that many are dealing with today.
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Look at her go: Celebrating the women who break barriers and build futures
This International Women’s Day, we’re Celebrating and embracing the call to action — ensuring that women are empowered in every role across our industry. Read their stories here.
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Looking beyond the map: Where is the region’s growth happening?
When you think about the 13 municipalities of the Edmonton metro region, you may consider their locations on a map. But what about their development, business, or even population growth?
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Economic outlook, optimistic with caution – strategic approaches needed for future growth
Economists Stefane Marion and Catherine Rothrock spoke at BILD Edmonton Metro’s inaugural Economic Forecast Dinner, addressing a crowd of over 200 members and municipal leaders.
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BILD Edmonton Metro says thank you and goodbye to longtime team member, Lisa Chmilar, Manager of Membership and Growth.
Lisa Chmilar, Manager of Membership and Growth, is starting a new chapter in her life, assisting with new construction and building relationships with developers.
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.