Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA)

🌟The In Development podcast team is recruiting for TWO Production Volunteers! 🌟 What This Entails: - The opportunity to meet great people in the development industry! - A time commitment of five hours/month - Guest research  - Curation of guest interview questions Please indicate your interest to alexander@infilledmonton.com. All applicants must have an IDEA membership. *student membership is free!

Did you see that our Executive Director, Mariah Samji, sat on a panel at the CIP/APPI #Connection2024 conference discussing the industry perspectives on Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw Renewal and how IDEA was involved throughout the process? https://lnkd.in/gkTa_3U9

Join us for an engaging episode of the In Development podcast as Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA), returns for another episode! Puneeta stepped into her role in December 2020, navigating the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leader and connector, she collaborates with government bodies, the private sector, arts and cultural organizations, post-secondary institutions, and social services to foster vibrancy and economic prosperity in Edmonton's downtown. Her efforts have earned her recognition as the Inspired Leader of the Year by IABC Edmonton, one of Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40 by Edify Magazine, and the recipient of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Community Impact Award. In this episode, Puneeta shares her journey from the field of marketing and communications to leading the EDBA, offering insights into the evolution of downtown Edmonton since her last podcast appearance in April 2022. Listeners can expect to hear about significant changes, including the impact of new projects like Warehouse Park and the High Level Line, and how these developments contribute to downtown’s resilience. Puneeta delves into the current state of downtown, discussing the flourishing tech industry, the effects of hybrid work models, and the importance of BIAs in enhancing the downtown experience. She also addresses the challenges of residential development, safety concerns, and the ongoing efforts to create a vibrant, inclusive community. Listen to the full episode at: https://lnkd.in/gJnMhpnb

ICYMI: please join us in extending a warm welcome to IDEA's new(ish) Board of Directors:⁠ ⁠ 🏆 President: Chelsey Jersak, Situate Inc. ⁠ 🏅 Vice President: Mauricio Ochoa, FCX Developments⁠ 📜 Secretary: Sarmad Syyed, Swainson Miki Peskett LLP⁠ 💰 Treasurer: James Edgar, Witten LLP 🌟 Members at Large: ⁠ Katie Warwa, Urbis Infill Homes⁠ Dave Onishenko, RPP, MCIP, Clarity Development Advisory ⁠ Simran Malhi, Building Supply Depot “BSD” CA Manny Fuller, MaxWell Progressive⁠ Julie H. Poisson, Investorpreneur Mastery Inc.⁠ Moe Yassine, MaxWell Challenge Realty⁠ Jonathan Lay, HomeEd⁠ Joshua Schmaltz, Eigenspace⁠ Leah Kinsella, Beljan Development ⁠ Check out https://lnkd.in/gcyG7vQC for full Board bios, or join us at the next event to meet these individuals in person.⁠ ⁠ We cannot wait to continue driving change towards people-centered communities with these industry leaders!⁠ #YEGinfill 

Gardner Architecture is a service-oriented firm committed to excellence in design and efficiency in executing a variety of building forms. They are progressive in their design approach, innovative in design, and rooted in context. Their key players have decades of experience but are constantly learning. Every project gives them an opportunity to ask why, in addition to how, to ensure that the solutions they present provide the best value to their clients and community. The firm was incorporated in 2012 when founder Ben Gardner became a registered Architect after 12 years of training with two major firms in Edmonton. Under Mr. Gardner’s guidance, they have executed over 250,000,000 square feet of new construction across western Canada and continue to work on a variety of dynamic projects. Visit https://lnkd.in/gcVJbdgc to view their projects, and to get in contact! #IDEAMember

Earlier this week on July 9, IDEA partnered with CIP and APPI's CONNECTION 2024 National Hybrid Conference, for "On the Ground: Exploring Infill Examples in Edmonton". Participants had the opportunity to tour 10 of Edmonton's hidden infill gems with hosts: Dave Onishenko, RPP, MCIP, of Clarity Development Advisory, and Chelsey Jersak, of Situate Inc.. The tour showcased examples of innovative approaches of everything from garden suites, to small-scale residential, commercial, and neighbourhood mixed-use projects. Thank you to Tai Ziola, Space Squared , North Pointe Homes, and Beljan Development for hosting us in your spaces. Thank you to our tour participants for joining us such a warm day - we had a fantastic time! #yeginfill

IDEA is partnering with CIP and APPI's CONNECTION 2024 National Hybrid Conference. We will be exploring some of Edmonton’s hidden infill gems with tour hosts Dave Onishenko, RPP, MCIP and Chelsey Jersak. Participants will get to go to diverse locations showcasing examples of innovative approaches to everything from garden suites to small-scale residential, commercial, and neighbourhood mixed-use projects. We will be exploring the city well off the beaten track to discover how local builders and developers are pursuing incremental approaches to drive change toward people-centred communities. About the tour hosts! Chelsey Jersak is IDEA's President and is the owner and founder of Situate Inc. Dave Onishenko, RPP, MCIP is on the board of IDEA and is the owner and founder of Clarity Development Advisory #connect2024 #cip #appi #yeginfill #yegredvelopment learn more here https://lnkd.in/dx7buTW7

Welcome James! We are so excited to have you join the Infill team!

Did you hear IDEA's President, Chelsey Jersak on CBC this week? Chelsey talks with Mark about how Edmonton's neighborhoods are evolving. Mark looks to learn more about mortgage helpers, infrastructure capacity, and the demand for #infill in #Edmonton. Don't skip the episode, as you'll also hear about one of Chelsey and Mark's favorite hidden coffee shops located in a commercial infill project! #cip2024 #infillconnect #edmontoninfill #redevelopment #commericalinfill

Do you know the 5 reasons you should love bike lanes? IDEA's Vice President Mauricio Ochoa, owner of FCX Developments, shares his thoughts in the latest Edify article, talking all about bike lanes, #infill and the missing middle! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grPSdnp7 Mauricico, if you didn't know, is one of our amazing missing middle builders here in Edmonton! Check him out to see where he is building next.