Impact
Our industry works hard to build a competitive and sustainable Edmonton Metropolitan Region that contributes mightily to the economy of our province.
From one of Canada’s biggest cities to the many mid-sized and smaller communities that serve urban and rural needs alike, BILD Edmonton Metro is constantly monitoring issues that impact our members and advocating on their behalf.
Together, with industry partners, we identify issues of impact and importance to the real estate development industry and pursue tactics to shape desired outcomes. We provide timely commentary, insight, and perspectives on a range of municipal issues and initiatives. We draft position papers and reports, and present letters to councils and administrations.
Our Board, committees, and staff have identified our top advocacy priorities to focus our efforts:
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Doubling Down on Downtown
Downtown Edmonton is the heart of our region — driving jobs, culture, and connection — and its future depends on bold investment today. By prioritizing safety, housing, and public realm improvements, we can grow a vibrant, inclusive downtown that fuels economic growth and regional success.
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Realize Regional Impact
Growth across the Edmonton Metro Region is accelerating, and decisions made in one municipality increasingly shape outcomes across the entire region. BILD Edmonton Metro is strengthening its regional focus to advocate for flexible, consistent regulations, and collaborative planning that support housing, investment, and sustainable growth beyond the City of Edmonton.
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Advance Infill and Redevelopment
Neighbourhood redevelopment and infill are key to creating sustainable, complete communities while making better use of existing infrastructure. BILD Edmonton Metro is advocating for streamlined infill processes and targeted investment to support neighbourhood evolution and accelerate downtown revitalization across the region.
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Unlock New Community Growth
Record migration to the Edmonton Metro Region is driving an urgent need for faster, smarter delivery of housing and infrastructure. BILD Edmonton Metro is advocating for streamlined approvals, innovative planning, and modern tools that remove barriers and enable efficient growth over the next decade.
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Constructive Partnerships
City building works best when industry, academia, and government collaborate to shape communities informed by evidence and experience. BILD Edmonton Metro is advancing partnerships, research, and data-sharing to ensure the building and land development sector’s insights are understood, valued, and reflected in future decisions.
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Building and Infrastructure Efficiency
An increasingly complex web of policies, standards, and fees is adding cost and uncertainty to building and development across the region. BILD Edmonton Metro is advocating for simpler, more consistent regulations and innovative financing solutions that support fiscally responsible growth for communities, investors, and future ratepayers.