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UDI Annual Report 2023-2024
UDI Lower Mainland Events
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
• June 9, 2023 – School of Development: The Art of Approvals
• June 13, 2023 – UDI Webinar: Working with Metro Vancouver to Deliver Affordable Housing
• June 20, 2023 – U40 Leadership Breakfast: Gary Pooni, Pooni Group
• September 27, 2023 – UDI Webinar: Office Landscape in Metro Vancouver: Adapting to New Realities
• October 11, 2023 – U40 Virtual Lunch & Learn: Balancing Act - Addressing Policy Priorities
in a Challenged Economic Environment
• October 20, 2023 – UDI Seminar: P9 A Best Practices Guide on how to Successfully
Navigate Building Code Changes
• October 26, 2023 – UDI Webinar: Fall Tax & Legal Update
• November 14, 2023 – UDI Webinar: Permit Connect
• November 29, 2023 – U40 Leadership Breakfast: Sarah Bingham, Adera
• January 31, 2024 – U40 Leadership Breakfast: Kevin Johnston, Strand
• February 8 & 9, 2024 – School of Development: Digging into the Dirt Behind Construction
• February 28, 2024 – U40 Leadership Breakfast: Beau Jarvis, Wesgroup
• May 7 & 8, 2024 – School of Development: Fundamentals of Real Estate Development
SPECIAL EVENTS & OTHER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• April 4, 2023 – WUDI Project Tour: Burrard Place by Reliance # 1
• May 11, 2023 – Golf Tournament # 1 at University Golf Club
• May 16, 2023 – WUDI Project Tour: Burrard Place by Reliance # 2
• May 24, 2023 – UDI Project Tour: Timber House by Aragon
• June 1, 2023 – WUDI: Community Clean-Up Event at False Creek
• June 7, 2023 – Golf Tournament in Fraser Valley at Hazelmere Golf Course
• June 22, 2023 – UDI Golf Tournament # 2 at University Golf Club
• June 28, 2023 – UDI Summer Social hosted by WUDI & U40
• July 6, 2023 – Grouse Grind for Mental Health
• July 25, 2023 – WUDI Project Tour: Hollybridge by ASPAC
• August 17, 2023 – Summer Social at Backyard Vineyards in the Fraser Valley
• August 22, 2023 – U40 Project Tour & Networking: The Outpost by Marcon
• August 24, 2023 – U40 Networking: Technological Advancement in International Presale
• September 14, 2023 – UDI Project Tour: 50 Electronic Avenue by Panatch Group
• September 26, 2023 – WUDI: The “Confidence Code” with Armin Amrolia
• October 12, 2023 – All Star Jam
• November 22, 2023 – U40: Structure 101 & Networking
• November 27, 2023 – WUDI Project Tour: The Stack by Oxford Properties
• December 6, 2023 – UDI December Reception
• December 13, 2023 – U40 Winter Social
• February 6, 2024 – WUDI: Exploring “Atomic Habits” by James Clear
• March 13, 2024 – U40 Project Tour: Riverworks by Conwest