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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 Okanagan Members + Advocacies Initiatives

PROVINCIAL

• FortisBC

• Construction Labour Shortage

• Soil Management/Relocation

• Short Term Rental

KELOWNA

• Fundamentals of Development 2.0 presentation to Council – Feb 2024

• EV Ready Bylaw implementation

• Subdivision, Development & Servicing Bylaw 7900

• Kelowna Fire Department Distribute Antennae System Requirements

• Formalizing pre-application and inquiry process

• WEST KELOWNA

• Fundamentals of Development 2.0 presentation to Council - Feb 2024

• OCP adoption – consultation and feedback

• Land Use Designation – Zoning Bylaws

DISTRICT OF LAKE COUNTRY

• DCC Increase workshop

• Development Review Process

WESTBANK FIRST NATION

• UDI Okanagan continues to foster a strong relationship with Westbank First Nation.

ADVOCACY

INITIATIVES