Urban Development Institute (Pacific Region)
#1100 - 1050 West Pender Street V6E 3S7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Last chance to register! http://ow.ly/xlxI50CNxdb Our panel covers all corners of Metro Vancouver and all sectors of our industry - you don't want to miss this. Space is limited! Thank you to our sponsors: @axiombuilders @kpmgca @ClarkWilsonLLP @perkinswill_VAN @WBIHomeWarranty

Last chance to register! The session will help us to learn more about the steps to implement and encourage these best practices in our workplaces for stronger, more inclusive teams. http://ow.ly/cwb850CNwV8

Join us for our 9th annual Fraser Valley Mayors Panel. The panel alongside moderator, Don Campbell, will discuss key issues and priorities related to approval timelines, development fees and charges, housing affordability, rental housing, and transportation. http://udi.memberzone.com//udi-fraser-valley-virtual-lunch

Don't miss out! Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink will join UDI on January 18 for his final address on the transformation of transportation in the region. http://ow.ly/TjRQ50CNwKl Thank you to our exclusive sponsor: @BennettJonesLaw

Join us on January 20 for our January Forecast virtual luncheon. Register here: http://ow.ly/aq5H50CNx8f Thank you to our sponsors: @axiombuilders @kpmgca @ClarkWilsonLLP @perkinswill_VAN @WBIHomeWarranty

Don't miss out! The session will help us to learn more about the steps to implement and encourage these best practices in our workplaces for stronger, more inclusive teams. http://ow.ly/h0kf50CNwSp

Tickets are selling fast! Register today for our January Forecast virtual luncheon here: http://ow.ly/TXlT50CtEb2 Our panel of esteemed industry leaders will give their projections for this pivotal year ahead as we navigate from 2020 into 2021. Tune in to learn about the big questions facing our industry and what we can expect in 2021. Thank you to our sponsors: Axiom Builders, KPMG, Clark Wilson LLP, Perkins & Will, and WBI Home Warranty.

Register now! Kevin Desmond, CEO of TransLink will join UDI on January 18 for his final address on the transformation of transportation in the region. http://ow.ly/I9ub50CNwDA Thank you to our exclusive sponsor: @BennettJonesLaw

One week away! Register now for our webinar "A Sense of Place" here: http://ow.ly/HCZP50CskOq As the COVID-19 health pandemic persists, and buyers and owners currently spending more time at home, this discussion will focus on the exodus from the urban centre in search of more space, the importance of making homes customizable to buyer interest, and changes current owners are making to feel more at home in their own space, with an emphasis on outdoor space. Creative content courtesy of Talk Shop Media

Happy New Year from all of us at UDI! #NewYear #2021

What will happen with the economy and housing market? Anne McMullin, UDI president and CEO, had the great opportunity to pose some of those questions to Benjamin Tal of CIBC. Read it here: https://homeinbc.ca/in-conversation-with-benjamin-tal/

Just announced! Register here: http://ow.ly/6N3f50Coz3Q The suburban markets in Metro Vancouver, and in particular the Fraser Valley, buoyed by COVID-19 induced migration were key to the astounding real-estate market recovery in 2020. Our panel will discuss the implications of what has transpired since the lockdowns in early Spring 2020 and they will share their preliminary outlooks with respect to what to expect in 2021.

Happy Holidays from all of us at UDI! Wishing you and yours all the best during this holiday season with much health and happiness in the year ahead. Please note our office will be closed December 23 - January 1, and will reopen on January 4.

Last chance to register - http://ow.ly/14Ug50C40Ty Join us tomorrow for a fall market update from our panel of esteemed industry experts and learn what has happened over the past six months and where the rental, commercial and retail markets are headed. #yvrre #VanRE #VancouverRealEstate

Last chance to register! Join UDI president and CEO Anne McMullin as she sits down alongside David Podmore for a casual and honest conversation about his experience in the industry, his contributions to the community and what he envisions for Vancouver in the coming months and years. Register here: http://ow.ly/uloh50C2PEF Thank you to our sponsors: Concert and Terra Law

For this panel, we dive into the main technical considerations when building your next project in timber covering all important elements from conception to construction. Register here: http://ow.ly/euxp50Cpk85 Thank you to our exclusive sponsor: Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers

"Watching that "community" evolve to where it is now, I give kudos to the city's foresight back then in recognizing the need to plan for all types of housing for all kinds of folks. Market rentals, affordable housing, and home ownership all on one street. They developed a community that was everything to everyone." Read more here: http://ow.ly/2njX50BRIc5

You’re invited: Cynthia Jagger to participate in UDI’s industry market update webinar a tale of two quarters On Wednesday, October 28th, 2020, from 9:30 am ...10:30 am, Cynthia Jagger, principal at Goodman Commercial, will be participating as an expert panellist discussing what has happened over the last six months and where the rental, commercial and retail markets are headed. Cynthia will be focusing on the Metro Vancouver rental apartment market and providing insight on: Deal structure how Goodman Commercial is successfully transacting property in a COVID environment How landlords are faring feedback from our clients Investment activity update sales volume, transactions and pricing Provincial changes easing of restrictions on access to buildings and lifted eviction ban To register for this webinar, please click here: https://goodmanreport.com//youre-invited-cynthia-jagger-t/

Register today for our November 30 webinar: A Sense of Place - Buyer Sentiment and Consumer Demand. http://ow.ly/CWZZ50Co9OA Right now, a Sense of Place is more important than ever before. Join us for an insightful discussion on buyer sentiment and what is fueling Metro Vancouver’s real estate market right now in terms of buyer expectation. Creative content courtesy of: Talk Shop Media

Register now! Join Scotiabank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Jean-François Perrault, as he analyzes real estate issues from a local and global economic perspective. Reserve your spot here: http://ow.ly/KL3X50BTBjY Thank you to our exclusive sponsor: Polygon Homes

#ICYMI Ahead of the B.C. Provincial Election, UDI has summarized relevant party platform commitments in an online table. These commitments focus on key topics, including: taxation, rental housing, transit and more. UDI has also provided a summary of how some of the top commitments could impact the building sector. To read the full table comparing how each party is approaching relevant issues click here: https://bit.ly/HousingAnnouncementsBCElection To read a summary of the p...latform highlights and their potential impacts click here: https://bit.ly/housingplatformhighlights #BCelxn2020 #bcpoli #BCelection

Last chance to register! http://ow.ly/xy1Z50Cn8Bh Join Scotiabank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Jean-François Perrault, as he analyzes real estate issues from a local and global economic perspective. Thank you to our exclusive sponsor: Polygon Homes Ltd.

Grab a (virtual) seat at our upcoming luncheon! We are thrilled to be hosting industry veteran, David Podmore, as he shares personal anecdotes about how he navigated a successful company through multiple economic cycles and built award-winning master-plan communities. Register here: http://ow.ly/lik850BY4FT Thank you to our sponsors: Concert and Terra Law

Our industry can help us recover. At building sites, homes are under construction. Important projects are continuing. British Columbians are hard at work. Our shared recovery is about creating a better tomorrow. Learn how you can get involved here: www.homeinbc.ca #HOMEinBC

Register today! http://ow.ly/x0XU50BSuJs Hear first-hand from David Podmore how he navigated a successful company through multiple economic cycles and built award-winning master-plan communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an industry veteran as he shares personal anecdotes that will leave you inspired. Thank you to our sponsors: Concert and Terra Law Corporation

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! We hope you enjoy the long weekend safely with family and friends.

Representatives from the BC NDP, BC Liberals & the BC Greens have been invited to join a virtual forum with voters from across Metro Vancouver to speak to their parties' commitments on issues involving mobility and land-use. For more info and to register: http://ow.ly/ewL350BLnWe

Join us on October 14 to engage in a meaningful discussion about the power and influence of design. How do its different facets - architecture, interior design, and branding - tie together in master-planned communities? How does brand inform design and vice versa? Everyone welcome! Register here: http://ow.ly/n72R50BMnri Feature Panelists: Patrick Cotter - Partner, ZGF Architects Don Williams - Partner, Free Agency Creative ... Maxime Zentner - Director of Interior Design, Marcon Moderators: Morgan Davis - VP Marketing, Onni Henry McQueen - Senior Development Manager, Concert Properties Thank you to our patron sponsor: KPMG Canada

Register now! http://ow.ly/nfjg50BWrsW Join us on October 28 for a fall market update from our panel of esteemed industry experts and learn what has happened over the past six months and where the rental, commercial and retail markets are headed.

"Winter is coming. But once the pandemic is over and immigration numbers return, Vancouver will be well positioned for a housing market recovery, said industry experts at the Vancouver Real Estate Forum held last week." https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-vancouver-well-/

Just announced! Join us on October 28 for a fall market update from our panel of esteemed industry experts and learn what has happened over the past six months and where the rental, commercial and retail markets are headed. Register here: http://ow.ly/pRHX50BLfvt

With one week away until the #BCelection, we’ve put together a table with relevant party platform commitments. These commitments include: taxation, rental housing, transit and more. Check it out here: http://bit.ly/HousingAnnouncementsBCElection #BCelxn2020 #bcpoli

Last chance to register: http://ow.ly/FEyg50BK5h5 Join our panel of City of Vancouver representatives to learn more about their climate emergency action plan and important green building updates. This morning session will be moderated by Lisa Westerhoff of Integral Group. She will be joined by Patrick Enright, Matt Horne, Sean Pander and Andrea Wickham of the City of Vancouver. Thank you to our educational partner: BC Hydro

#ICYMI Read Anne McMullin's (UDI President and CEO) Op-Ed here: http://ow.ly/yqDD50BGSpU "The recent home projects we are seeing in Nanaimo, East Vancouver, Port Moody and beyond are a testament to the strength of our industry and the resiliency of our economy."

Register today! http://ow.ly/x0XU50BSuJs Hear first-hand from David Podmore how he navigated a successful company through multiple economic cycles and built award-winning master-plan communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from an industry veteran as he shares personal anecdotes that will leave you inspired. Thank you to our sponsors: Concert and Terra Law Corporation

Congratulations to UDI member ETRO Construction for ranking #24 on the Globe and Mail's 2020 Canada's Top 400 Growing Companies. ETRO Construction offers residential construction management and general contracting. http://ow.ly/lu4S50BDILM

Join UDI president and CEO Anne McMullin as she sits down alongside David Podmore for a casual and honest conversation about his experience in the industry, his contributions to the community and what he envisions for Vancouver in the coming months and years. http://ow.ly/SMWb50BGJJ0 For over 40 years, David has been recognized as one of Vancouver’s most influential contributors to the real estate industry. In 2017, he was awarded BC CEO of the Year for Enterprise category.

Join our panel of City of Vancouver representatives on October 7 to learn more about their climate emergency action plan and important green building updates. This morning session will be moderated by Lisa Westerhoff of Integral Group. She will be joined by Patrick Enright, Matt Horne, Sean Pander and Andrea Wickham of the City of Vancouver. Register here: http://ow.ly/YTmu50BFBhW Thank you to our educational partner for this featured event: BC Hydro

Register today! Join Scotiabank Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, Jean-François Perrault, as he analyzes real estate issues from a local and global economic perspective. http://ow.ly/Ezrs50BEqQ9 Thank you to our sponsor for this featured event: Polygon Homes Ltd.