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What is the Edmonton Advantage? BILD Edmonton Metro’s panel identified five critical ingredients when it comes to talent and economic attraction: good job opportunities, permissive policy and land use, quality of life, connection and community, and talent and momentum.  

Edmonton’s strength lies in its ability to offer a variety of housing, whether row housing, single-family homes, town homes, mid-rise and infill units, or suburban small-scale and mixed-use neighbourhoods. With infill, it’s not just about adding homes — it’s about collaboration between industry, trust from residents, and redefining how communities grow and adapt.

Mayor Andrew Knack joined BILD Edmonton Metro’s sold-out luncheon to discuss Edmonton’s growth, housing supply, and economic future, outlining City Council’s priorities while emphasizing the need to maintain efficient policies, reduce red tape, support continued housing development, and foster public-private collaboration.

In a city where pets are a part of the family, planning for dogs is no longer an industry option — it’s a necessity. The Edmonton region offers a great quality of life and diverse housing, and a big part of this lies in accommodating pets.

Alberta recorded a historic 50,000 housing starts this year — including over 20,000 in the Edmonton region. At BILD Edmonton Metro’s Economic Forecast Dinner, economists emphasized that while growth will likely moderate, Edmonton’s economic resilience, housing momentum, and collaborative policy efforts position the region for continued opportunity amid global uncertainty.

In January 2026, Alberta set a historic record with more than 53,000 housing starts — the second consecutive year of record-breaking construction — driven in large part by the Edmonton Metro Region, which saw the highest growth yet in housing starts.

When builders, designers, and developers work together, the impact is bigger and the results are better. BILD Edmonton Metro’s December luncheon panel identified this theme: today’s housing challenges can’t be solved in silos.

How do data and analytics transform urban planning, economic insight, and decision-making across Alberta? BILD Edmonton Metro’s November luncheon emphasized the importance of analytics, collaboration and improved regional transportation — including the potential for high-speed rail, leveraging data-driven planning to help the region adapt, grow, and build resilient communities.

Downtown Edmonton is facing a post-pandemic “doom loop” of empty offices, reduced foot traffic, and declining property values. More than $1.2 billion in new investments — from housing incentives to the new phase of ICE District — aim to reverse the trend.

BILD Edmonton Metro’s October luncheon brought together leaders from Edmonton’s Education and Entertainment Districts to discuss the future of downtown and the collaboration needed to drive its revitalization.

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.

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.