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Urban Development Institute Annual Report 2023-2024

The Urban Development Institute's 2023-2024 Annual Report reflects a year of dynamic change and dedicated advocacy. This report showcases UDI's proactive engagement with government actions at both provincial and federal levels, focusing on shaping a supportive development landscape. Key achievements include intensive work on five new pieces of Provincial housing legislation, effective collaboration with municipal partners, and the expansion of Federal advocacy efforts to address the housing crisis. Furthermore, the report highlights continued membership growth and details the extensive programming tailored to members for ongoing connection and education within the industry.

UDI Annual Report 2023-2024

OVERVIEW

In the past year, the Urban Development Institute has hosted a diverse range of events and

engagement opportunities aimed at professional development, networking, and industry

insights. This year has provided valuable opportunities for our members to connect, learn,

and engage with industry experts and peers, contributing significantly to their professional

growth. Our January Forecast continues to be a highlight, kicking off the calendar year

with a sold-out event that attracted over 1,200 attendees. Professional Development and

Education remain key areas of focus in our Programming, with the introduction of a new

Construction Module added to our School of Development Series and new Seminars

focused on High Performance Building in our annual educational programming.

We are dedicated to consistently providing opportunities for expanding our members’

knowledge and strengthening our community bonds, thus positioning us for ongoing

growth and success in the development industry.

LUNCHES

• April 25, 2023 – Mayor Brenda Locke, City of Surrey

• May 18, 2023 – Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing

• June 6, 2023 – Luncheon with the Legends, Featuring The Lieutenant Governor of

British Columbia, the Honourable Janet Austin, Joy MacPhail, Carole Taylor, and

moderated by Bob Rennie

• September 13, 2023 – Mayor Eric Woodward, Township of Langley

• September 26, 2023 – The Economic Update with Benjamin Tal, CIBC

• October 19, 2023 – The rennie Outlook with Andrew Ramlo

• November 15, 2023 – Fraser Valley Forecast with Gagan Sivia, Shawn Bouchard,

Rick Johal, Don Luymes, and moderated by Scott Brown

• January 24, 2024 – 2024 January Forecast with Colin Bosa, Lillian Tummonds, Jon

Stovell, and Mike MacKay, moderated by Anne McMullin

• February 15, 2024 – Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION

• April 12, 2023 – UDI Webinar: Federal Budgets & Legal Updates

• April 18, 2023 – U40 Virtual Lunch & Learn: Mass Timber Update

• April 28 & 29, 2023 – School of Development:

The Numbers Behind Housing in Development

• May 2, 2023 – UDI Webinar: Zero Carbon Step Code & BC Energy Step Code

• May 10, 2023 – Open for Business: Mayor Linda Buchannan,

City of North Vancouver

• May 16, 2023 – U40 Leadership Breakfast: Craig Watters, Concert Properties

• May 26, 2023 – UDI Seminar: Step 2 and Beyond – A Best Practices Guide

on how to Successfully Navigate Building Code Changes

• May 30, 2023 – WUDI Virtual Lunchroom: Maturn

EVENTS