We were pleased to share our support for the City of Edmonton’s approach to advancing Intermunicipal Development Plans (IDPs) and Intermunicipal Collaboration Frameworks (ICFs) with neighbouring municipalities. With the Edmonton region leading the country in housing growth, clear and coordinated planning between municipalities is critical to maintaining momentum, reducing uncertainty, and supporting the delivery of new housing. We look forward to participating in the upcoming engagement process and contributing the perspective of the builders, developers, and industry professionals helping shape growth across the region. Read our full position letter: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…

Please welcome our newest team member! Gabriella Boyko is a communications and marketing professional with expertise in digital strategy, content creation, social media management and stakeholder engagement. She brings experience across the public, private and nonprofit sectors, helping organizations turn community issues and events into engaging public-facing work. Most recently, Gabi served as Senior Political Aide, Media Relations and Social Media Manager for the Tim Cartmell for Mayor Campaign and the Better Edmonton political party. In a fast-moving campaign environment, she worked across press conferences and speaking notes to social content, newsletters, briefings, media responses and event coordination. Through that work, she helped translate civic issues into audience-focused communications. Prior to joining BILD Edmonton Metro, Gabriella worked in collaboration with marketing agencies as a freelance consultant including Berlin Communications, Kaden Ave Communications and Adverb Communications, supporting high-profile clients and events such as K-Days, Explore Edmonton and Alberta Forest Products Association. Her fave GenZ emojis: 🙂‍↕️✋🫡

Last night, BILD Edmonton Metro attended the ISP Defece Reception. The Edmonton region and Alberta are in the position to support the Federal Government's large increased investments in defence spending. We were thankful to hear from Colonel Rob Tesselaar, who described how this funding will shape our military, industry, and community for years to come.

What a beautiful afternoon at our annual Our Joy event! Thank you to everyone who joined the BILD Women Committee for an afternoon of connection and reflection with Corliss Rassyle, keynote speaker, coach, best-selling author and founder of LEAD Conference Canada. Corliss shared a powerful message about moving from proving your worth to believing you are already enough. Thank you to our sponsors: Legacy Heating & Cooling, Park Lighting & Furniture, Gem Cabinets, Kitchencraft, Habitat Studio, Brookfield, Amrize, Bartle & Gibson, and Homes by New Era.

We were pleased to provide input on Edmonton's Economic Development Strategy Refresh, emphasizing the need for clear, actionable steps to keep Edmonton competitive as a place to invest, grow businesses, create jobs, and build communities. We support the strategy's focus on fostering a strong business climate, attracting investment, and expanding the city's non-residential tax base — key priorities for long-term economic growth and prosperity. Read our full position letter. This conversation was also picked up in the Edmonton Journal, where our CEO @KalenAnderson spoke to the importance of safety, vibrancy, and quality of place in shaping business confidence and investment decisions.

We’re thrilled to have Aster joining us! Aster is a Professional Engineer and PMP-certified project manager with more than 13 years of experience delivering infrastructure projects, technical analysis, and strategic initiatives. She has worked across a range of complex projects, bringing expertise in project delivery, cost analysis, stakeholder coordination, and navigating complex regulatory environments. Her experience combines technical depth with a practical understanding of how policy influences infrastructure outcomes. Outside of work, Aster is pursuing her MBA with a focus on sustainable innovation, and is passionate about advancing practical solutions that support resilient communities and long-term growth. When it comes to favourite Edmonton restaurants, Aster’s pick is Mesob Habesha Fusion. Ethiopian food has her heart.

Our tour of Justin Gray Homes gave us a closer look at the craftsmanship and quality behind their work across the Edmonton region. Justin started as a Red Seal carpenter before launching Justin Gray Homes as an infill builder in 2015. Since then, the company has expanded into greenfield development, including its first Glenridding home in 2024, and now builds across the region with approximately 35 homes a year. Their team has also grown to 17 staff across Edmonton and Jasper, where they are currently part of the rebuild. Throughout the tour, we saw the small details that make a big difference, including larger windows, luxury finishes, cozy gas fireplaces and floorplans that give buyers choice without decision fatigue. For Justin Gray Homes, community doesn’t stop at the front door. Their BBQs and neighbourhood events help bring people together.

BILD Edmonton Metro submitted a letter to Urban Planning Committee on updates to the Terms of Reference for Statutory Plans. We were pleased to see the letter was well received and appreciate the continued collaboration with Administration on improving clarity, consistency, and predictability in the planning process. Read our letter here: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…

We were thrilled to visit Custom Built Dream Homes and spend time with owners Harpreet and Harman. Originally from Winnipeg, they made the move to Edmonton and launched their homebuilding business in 2010. Since then, they've built homes across the region, with a strong presence in Spruce Grove and Leduc. With a small but mighty team of four, every project reflects their commitment to quality and attention to detail. From premium finishes and thoughtfully designed spaces to spa-like bathrooms and fully finished basements with suite potential, their homes are designed with both comfort and functionality in mind. Today, we had the opportunity to tour one of their custom homes in Spruce Grove — and the craftsmanship speaks for itself. Just look at those finishes!

Help us give a warm welcome to Amber Madarash! 👋 Amber is an administrative professional with more than two decades of experience supporting organizations in the real estate and marketing sectors. Amber is an administrative professional with a background in marketing and a love for organization and attention to detail. She enjoys working behind the scenes to keep everything on track and thrives on checking items off her to-do list. No administrative task that comes across her desk has any chance of besting her! Having spent much of her career in the real estate industry, Amber brings valuable experience and a unique industry knowledge to her role. Her favourite way to unwind after work in the summer is a quiet evening on the deck with a cold beverage, a good book, and some peace and quiet.

Infill = more housing choices. More housing choices make for stronger communities. When residents have more options, it also means that a neighbourhood has more opportunities for people to invest and settle down there. From garage suites to row homes and low-rise apartments, families, newcomers, seniors, and young professionals are all able to live in the areas they love. Download the Infill Priority Actions Plan to learn more: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…

A deliberate effort from Edmonton’s city-builders to sweeten the community.🍦 BILD Edmonton Metro was pleased to host elected officials from across the country during the @FCM_online conference for a tour highlighting housing, local business, policy, and investment in action. The tour brought together planners, builders, developers and civic leaders to show how public and private sector collaboration helps create vibrant, walkable neighbourhoods where people want to live, gather, invest, and grow. @PaulLanni, President & CEO of @AvertonHomes, alongside Claire St. Aubin, Senior Planner with the City of Edmonton, spoke to infill housing, rezonings, density, the Brewery District, parking lot reconversions, and the phased approach required to build complete communities. At The Cobalt, Katie Schneider, Development Manager with Autograph Group, shared insights on 102 Avenue’s transformation and the integration of mixed-use residential and commercial spaces. The tour wrapped with David Mitton, CEO/Owner of Leston Holdings, who highlighted missing middle housing and the role of purpose-built rental in supporting Edmonton’s growth. Thank you to Mayor @AndrewKnack, our FCM guests, and all of our speakers for joining a thoughtful conversation on how public and private sector collaboration helps create places where people want to live, gather, invest, and grow. Great communities are built with more than homes, they are built with people, businesses, partnerships and a little local flavour.

BILD Edmonton Metro has submitted a position letter on the City’s Safe Mobility Strategy 2027–2030. Before advancing significant new investment commitments, we are recommending that Administration prepare a fully costed implementation strategy for Council review and public discussion. Key questions remain around: 📊 Cause vs. Correlation: Are safety trends being evaluated in the context of population and travel growth? 💰 Return on investment: Which previous interventions have delivered measurable safety improvements? ❄️ Lifecycle costs: How will capital, operations, maintenance and winter conditions be accounted for? 🏘️ Growth alignment: How will safety improvements be coordinated with growth-area planning, developer contributions and City infrastructure delivery? Read our full letter on Safe Mobility Strategy here: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…

At Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, BILD Edmonton Metro Board Chair @PaulLanni shared his insights on how municipalities and industry can work together. He emphasized that Edmonton’s success is rooted in collaboration between municipalities, builders, industry partners and community stakeholders. By working together, we can find proactive solutions to the housing challenges facing our growing communities. Thank you, Paul, for sharing Edmonton’s collaborative approach on the national stage! @AvertonHomes @FCM_online

As part of @FCM_online and our Metro Main Streets tour, we hosted attendees for a Field Trip through St. Albert and Stony Plain, exploring how main streets across the region can support growth and complete communities. In St. Albert, Mayor Scott Olivieri and former Mayor Cathy Heron spoke about the importance of welcoming public spaces, housing integration, arts and culture and creating places where people feel a sense of belonging. In Stony Plain, Mayor William Choy shared insights on balancing heritage preservation with new development, downtown reinvestment, libraries and public spaces as third places and the role of public-private partnerships in supporting community growth. These conversations are exactly why BILD Edmonton Metro hosts Field Trips: to get city builders out from behind the desk and into the communities shaping our region.

On July 16, the Education Committee invites you to an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience uncovering the essential phases of home construction: foundations, framework, and function. This immersive field trip guides you through the critical early stages - from excavation and framing to electrical systems and HVAC installation. Discover the often-overlooked details that transform a house from bare bones to the lock-up stage. Stick around afterward for a social gathering to connect and unwind! This Dirt-to-Door will be moderated by Moses Myrol, Construction Manager with Tacada, and will include speakers Felix Charette, Construction Manager at Parkwood Master Builder, Chris Bidulka, Senior Operations Manager at Homes by Avi (Canada) Inc., and Scott Hayes, Managing Partner at UnEarthed Excavation Ltd. Thank you to our Event Sponsors, San Rufo Homes and Travelers Canada. Register here: bildedmonton.com/events/even…

Read the Infill Priority Actions Plan to learn more: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…

The best place to learn about a city is with each other, in public space. Thanks to the Edmonton and Halifax teams for including us on a walking tour through #yegdt this afternoon

Expect more rentals, #Edmonton told. Read my latest to find out more. edmontonjournal.com/life/hom… via @edmontonjournal @bildedmonton

When it comes to infill in Edmonton, there is still room to grow. From 2018 to 2025, the City of Edmonton recorded over 93,000 net new dwellings constructed across the city, with roughly 24,000 of them in core and mature neighbourhoods. Read the Infill Priority Actions Plan to learn more: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…