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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.

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. 

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. 

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…

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?