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It’s on. #yeggarden 2026 is underway

Delighted to join Minister @EleanorO_MP, and Deputy Mayor @AshleyASalvador this morning to launch five new #yegdt Student Housing Incentive projects that will provide over 550 new units in downtown Edmonton. This is great news for learners at @MacEwanU, @NorQuest and @UAlberta!

What an incredible night at the 2026 Awards of Excellence, celebrating the best of the best in the region! Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors: bildedmonton.com/awards/2026-aw… Congratulations to all of the winners! Wanna see who took home the top awards? Keep your eyes out for the Winners Book! 👀 bildedmonton.com/awards/2026-aw…

The Edmonton region offers a great quality of life and diverse housing, but a big part of this lies in accommodating residents' pets. Our Content Strategist, Payton Phillips, got to chat with Bill Blais, President & CEO of Maclab Development Group, Mike Kohl, Senior Vice President of Alberta Communities at Brookfield, Crystal Brightwell, Vice President of Communities at Cameron Development Corporation, and Matt Sloan, Senior Landscape Architect with the City of Edmonton, about how designing for dogs plays an integral role in the city building process. Read the full article here: building.ca/feature/who-le…

Is there anything IKEA bags can’t do? Lol

We're hiring for an Admin & Finance Assistant! In this role, you’ll be at the heart of everything that keeps our team running smoothly — from financial operations, member and sponsor engagement and event logistics to behind-the-scenes administrative support. You’ll ensure that our financial processes are precise and timely, handling tasks like invoicing, accounts receivable, and payroll support, and be the go-to for members and sponsors! Is this role up your alley? Learn more and apply here: bildedmonton.com/2026/02/26/wer…

Wanna join an amazing team? We’re hiring! We’re seeking an inaugural Project Manager of Technical Research Initiatives to lead high-impact research that clearly defines how public policy and regulation affect the homebuilding and land development industry. This role will design and lead comprehensive research initiatives that quantify the costs and implications of infrastructure systems and building components. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Learn more and apply here: bildedmonton.com/2026/02/23/joi…

My mom is safely on a flight home right now. Whew! Didn’t want to share before in the air. Via @stevensandor edmontonjournal.com/news/local-new…

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️❤️❤️

Happy to talk about #infill housing in Edmonton. Our city has the opportunity to lead the country over the coming years as we welcome people home - from diverse regional #yegmetro communities, to new neighbourhoods in #yeg, and redeveloping ones in mature areas. #EdmontonMoveUp

It was great to spend a few targeted days in #Ottawa this week to move a clear message over the line: home ownership and market housing affordability is critical to the success of the nation. Industry is core to solutions. #CHBAOnTheHill @CHBANational affordability.ca

Great productive conversation with @KerryDiotte MP for Edmonton Griesbach, to discuss housing affordability, increasing supply, and the urgent need to reduce red tape so more homes can get built, faster. #CHBAOnTheHill

Opinion: A growing Edmonton is an asset, not a liability edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…

In a new Edmonton Journal op-ed, our member Chris Nicholas makes a clear case for why growth should be a source of pride for Edmonton — not something to second-guess. At a time when cities across Canada are scrambling to attract people, talent, and investment, Edmonton is doing something right. In 2025 alone, Alberta saw more than 50,000 housing starts, with roughly 20,000 of those in the Edmonton Metro Region. People are choosing Edmonton for its affordability, job opportunities, and the real possibility of homeownership — especially for newcomers and young people. That's why recent City Council conversations casting doubt on growth are so concerning. As Chris points out, these discussions directly contradict council's own long-range plans, infrastructure strategies, and land-use policies that were explicitly designed to support growth. "Casting doubt on growth - especially after approving long-range plans, infrastructure strategies, and land use policies that explicitly support it — creates uncertainty," he writes. “Uncertainty costs money, weakens investor confidence, slows housing delivery, and ultimately makes affordability harder to achieve for the very residents that this council is tasked with serving." Once more, for those in the back: growth isn't the problem. Waffling on it is. Read the full story: edmontonjournal.com/opinion/column…

Wow. This is extremely narrow minded. The only perspective shared is from one source, @EricBowlingNews? Not accurate and not good enough. If “sprawl” is just a word for “other people’s houses,” what does that say about what we think of our actual neighbours?

Why housing starts are sizzling in Alberta, while they fizzle in Ontario edmontonjournal.com/news/canada/ho…

The call for nominations for members interested in serving on our Board of Directors is now open!   This is a special opportunity to help shape the priorities, direction, and impact of our association, all while providing strategic guidance to support our CEO and staff in delivering on member-driven goals.   The 2026-2028 Board positions available are as follows: 🔹Developer/Core Developer (one position) 🔹General Member (one position) 🔹Consultant Member (one position) The these positions will be filled through election at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 21, 2026. To learn more about the Board’s responsibilities, expectations, and governance role — and to tell us how your experience can help strengthen our organization — please download the Board of Directors Nominations Package here: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/upl…   The deadline for all Nomination Submissions is Friday, February 27, 2026! All members must be in good standing in order to take part in the nomination process.

A busy day connecting in Alberta’s capital region today, starting with a press conference on housing success with Minister @JasonNixonAB at the Leg and finishing with Mayor @wchoy74 in Stony Plain. So many great Albertan leaders building our communities, together, for the future

In this Edmonton Journal article by @LauraSevers, our CEO, @KalenAnderson, and members share insights into what’s driving today’s — and tomorrow’s — home buyers across our region. edmontonjournal.com/life/choices-a…

Auld Lang Syne on the cello with my dog. Happy New Year from Ireland!