UDI In the News

The Urban Development Institute and its 400+ corporate members are responsible for the majority of real estate development in the province every year. Our members contribute to building healthy, sustainable communities; they are leaders in new technologies; they are, in the truest sense, Partners in Community Building.

We want to provide you with the latest information and announcements from the Urban Development Institute and its members. In this section you will find articles featuring UDI and its members. We are pleased to provide members of the media with a timely response to your requests for information. For media requests please contact Maureen Enser at 604-669-9585.

August 2007
Municipal strike means higher prices for homebuyers. Developers passing along extra costs for projects left in limbo.

June 2007
Doing the right things

May 2007
City hikes fees for Downtown South developers

Developers take aim at proposed ban or rental conversions

Going green a done deal


April 2007
Urban Development Institute tackles increasingly critical issue of affordable housing

Vancouver olympics could show surplus: Organizer


March 2007
Appetite for portfolio deals defines B.C. market

$222,000 Helps Developers Design for Energy Efficiency

Vancouver needs to be sustainable, planner says
'Green density,' downtown jobs and better design are goals of new planning director

CRD's 'watershed' moment. Full support for housing plan: New strategy puts end to fighting, confusion


February 2007
Going Green: Port Coquitlam passes Bylaw making Green Roofs mandatory


January 2007
Real Estate round-up: Properties to fuel big deals in real estate market becoming scarce

UDI January Forecast: Developers adjust as building frenzy eases

UDI January Forecast: Home Prices Should Keep Rising..

NY Times: The Zoning Policy that Worked Too Well


December 2006
Look, up in the sky, it's green!


November 2006
Green Roof Bylaw Amendment upsets Developers

Developers Line Up Against Green Roof Bylaw

Housing the Homeless an issue that needs Attention, Municipalities tell Victoria

Affordable Housing Rests with Developers

Condominium Market

Getting to the Root of Saanich NIMBY's

Conflicting sectors discuss Watercourse Protection


October 2006
UDI Loves City


September 2006
Port Coquitlam preparing to sell off City Land


August 2006
Vancouver lures Calgary's top planner West

Growth grinds Homebuilders Surrey, White Rock jack Servicing fees to Cover Sewers, Roads and Parks

Grant Money: The Urban Development Institute


July 2006
Redevelopment proves Heritage Site Saver


May 2006
Vancouver Sun: Bob Rennie - Condos seen as way to ease rental squeeze

Business Edge: Bob Rennie - Sizzling Condo Scene Defying Affordability