Best City Shapers by The Urban Developer Podcasts (2024)

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In Development Episode 50: Revitalizing Downtown Edmonton: Leadership and Vision with Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEO 1:03:50

9d ago1:03:50

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Join us for an engaging episode of the In Development podcast as we welcome Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA). 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, …

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In Development Episode 49: Navigating Urban Growth: Insights on Public and Private Sector Collaboration – A Conversation with Clarence Wong, Invistec Consulting 57:20

1M ago57:20

57:20

Join us for an insightful discussion on urban development as we connect with Clarence Wong, Vice President at Investec Consulting. Born and raised in Edmonton, Clarence's background includes a BSc in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering Degree in Construction Management from the University of Alberta. His 20-year career spans consulting an…

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In Development Episode 48: Beyond Brick and Mortar: Strategies for Sustainable Housing Solutions – A Conversation with Jonathan Lay, HomeEd 49:23

2M ago49:23

49:23

Join us for a candid conversation on affordable housing as we sit down with Jonathan Lay, Vice President in Projects for HomeEd. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his background in civil engineering to his current role in property management, where he's passionate about crafting communities that thrive. In this episode, Jonathan breaks do…

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In Development Episode 47: Sustainable Solutions Underground: A Conversation with Jordan Denault 44:31

3M ago44:31

44:31

In this episode, listeners are invited to explore waste management and innovation with Jordan Denault, a business development manager at Underground Disposal Systems (UDS). Jordan delves into his work in the waste management industry and its intersection with infill development. The conversation spans across waste management practices in Edmonton, …

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In Development Episode 46: Building & Beyond - A conversation with Simran Malhi 1:11:16

4M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Today on In Development, we're excited to welcome Simran Malhi, Vice President of IDEA and the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Building Supply Depot. Their vision? To revolutionize the procurement of exterior building supplies, offering a seamless experience for builders, contractors, and developers. Simran shares her journey of identifying a crucial…

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In Development Episode 45: The T5M Connect Story, with David & Melissa Campbell 58:25

5M ago58:25

58:25

Today, David and Melissa Campbell join In Development to discuss their award winning missing middle housing development, T5M Connect. From a sign collecting development suggestions written in sharpie to accessibility decisions and landscaping, David and Melissa share their experience building the first Passive House Certified Multi-family building …

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In Development Episode 44 - Edmonton's Urban Renaissance Unveiled 1:05:35

6M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

On today’s episode, embark on a riveting journey through the heart of Edmonton's urban transformation with the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. In this episode, hosts Allison and Lilit are joined by key figures from the City of Edmonton, Darbi Kinnee and Lyla Peter. Together they unravel the city's efforts to create zoning regulations that work for…

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Urban Evolution: Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of City Planning with Ranon Soans 59:24

6M ago59:24

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Today's guest on "In Development" is Ranon Soans. In this episode, the group delves into a thought-provoking discussion on district and city planning. "Cities are complex beings that need to live and breathe," so how do we best create plans with the understanding that they will continuously need to be amended? How do we enable what we want to see w…

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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 42 - Infill Insights with Nicholas Rheubottom, Executive Director of IDEA 1:23:18

7M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

Today’s guest is Nicholas Rheubottom, the Executive Director of IDEA. If you have questions about IDEA or have been interested in getting involved, this is a great episode to tune into! In this episode Nicholas gives a review on the year 2023, including some big wins for IDEA and then outlines the direction of the association for the upcoming year.…

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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 41 – Engineering Tomorrow's Urban Landscape with Jason Cunha, President of IDEA 1:14:21

8M ago1:14:21

1:14:21

Check out the latest episode of "In Development" featuring Jason Cunha, where he shares his expertise on the infrastructure challenges in infill development. Jason discusses this topic through the lens of zoning bylaw renewal, as well as it applies to programs such as the Neighborhood Renewal and Infill Fire Protection. Later on in the episode Jaso…

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In Development Episode 40 - Back in Business! Featuring In Development's New Hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland 44:30

8M ago44:30

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Welcome to Episode 40 of "In Development" – where urban planning meets insightful discussion! In this comeback episode, our dynamic new hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland, bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to the podcast. Join Lilit and Alison as they delve into their professional backgrounds as urban planners, sharing the …

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In Development Episode 39 - Exploring City Planning from a Holistic Perspective with Dr. Sandeep Agrawal 1:13:20

11M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Today, Dr. Sandeep Agrawal joins In Development for a very special episode. The conversation kicks off by exploring Dr. Agrawal’s interesting journey into the Planning profession and academia. The audience learns about Dr. Agrawal’s experiences spearheading programs at two prominent Canadian universities. For the first time ever, this episode also …

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In Development Episode 38 - Empowering Environmental Sustainability in the Development Industry with Kristin Tollovsen 55:58

12M ago55:58

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In this episode, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Kristin Tollovsen to discuss the relationship between environmental sustainability and property development. In particular, the influence of embodied carbon, operational carbon and a building’s end of life on our climate. Kristin also highlights various industry resources available, such as educational…

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In Development Episode 37 - Creating Character in Residential Infill with Alessandra Bruni 55:46

1y ago55:46

55:46

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Alessandra Bruni, Principal/Owner of ChalkMark Residential. Alessandra starts by sharing about her nuanced career journey; how her strong background, passion for unique design, and experience with diverse groups of builders and developers allowed her to create a niche in the real esta…

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In Development Episode 36 - Celebrating A Decade of Infill Development in Edmonton with Special Guests Tegan Martin-Drysdale, Chelsey Jersak and Mariah Samji 1:09:35

1y ago1:09:35

1:09:35

In this special episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Tegan Martin-Drysdale - President of RedBrick Real Estate Services, Founder of Ocheller Homes, Co-Founder of Homestead Coworking and Co-Founder of IDEA; Chelsey Jersak - Founder and Principal of Situate and Past President of IDEA’s executive board; and Mariah Samji - previous Exec…

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In Development Episode 35 - Designing Quality Infill for Longevity with Nancy Surby 1:09:16

1y ago1:09:16

1:09:16

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Nancy Surby, Principal of NAKO Design - a full service interior design firm. Nancy dives into how NAKO came to be, the influences of travel and lifestyle on NAKO’s style, the company’s core values and the nuances and challenges of entrepreneurship. Nancy also provides her thoughts on …

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In Development Episode 34 - Exploring the Growing Demand for Garden Suites With Travis Fong 1:00:38

1y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Travis Fong, President and Executive Director of YEGarden Suites. Travis shares about his passion for sustainability, its impact on urbanization and housing, and how YEGarden Suites came to be founded. From building for family proximity, to aging in place, to rental income, Travis dives i…

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In Development Episode 33 - Transforming Neighbourhoods Through Quality Infill with Jill Lange 1:15:34

1y ago1:15:34

1:15:34

In this episode, Ryan and Olivia chat with Jill Lange of Ace Lange Homes. Jill shares her experience of growing up in the home-building industry and how she has seen the Ace Lange business and infill in Edmonton evolve over the years. When it comes to home-building, Jill and the rest of the Ace Lange team operate under the motto of “do it right, or…

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In Development Episode 32 - Restoring Multicultural Vibrancy to Edmonton’s Chinatown with Hon Leong 58:28

1+ y ago58:28

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In this episode, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Hon Leong to chat about all things Chinatown. Hon dives into the changes and challenges Edmonton’s Chinatown has seen over the recent years: from dwindling foot traffic and small business engagement, to advocating for a vibrant and multicultural hub for the future. Hon also discusses the sensitive topi…

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In Development Episode 31 - Creating Solutions for Active Transportation with Stephen Raitz 58:42

1+ y ago58:42

58:42

In this episode, Ryan and Olivia chat with Stephen Raitz, Chair of Paths For People and Law Student at the University of Alberta. Stephen outlines the group's current advocacy work, including: active transportation for all, sustainability and equity when it comes to the public realm, and public funding for community infrastructure. Stephen also div…

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In Development Episode 30 - Missing Middle Architecture with Olivia Fung 1:01:36

1+ y ago1:01:36

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In this episode, Ryan sits down one on one with Olivia Fung, Principal Architect at NORR. Olivia and Ryan chat about her unique journey in architecture — from graduate school in Winnipeg, to her experiences living and working in various major cities all around the world, to her current career in Edmonton. Oliva and Ryan dive into examples of what O…

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In Development Episode 29 - Advocating for a Vibrant and People-Centred Edmonton with Mariah Samji 1:05:05

1+ y ago1:05:05

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In this special episode, Mariah Samji takes on the role of interviewee as she joins Ryan on ‘In Development’ one final time before going on maternity leave. Ryan and Mariah chat about all things IDEA (Infill Development in Edmonton Association): what drew her to the organization six years ago, the passionate people and mentors that have shaped her …

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In Development Episode 28 - Breaking Down Utility Myths With Andrew Laycock 1:19:23

1+ y ago1:19:23

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In this episode, Mariah and Ryan chat with Andrew Laycock. They dive into the differences between EPCOR water and power distribution/transmission as business units and legal entities: how water is regulated at the municipal level, while electricity is governed by the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC), how the different divisions are funded, and ho…

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In Development Episode 27 - Infill Development and the Value On Community with Hani Barzagar 1:00:10

1+ y ago1:00:10

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In today’s episode, Mariah and Ryan chat with Hani Barzagar, Founder and President of HIBCO and First General Edmonton. After arriving as immigrants to Canada, Hani and his siblings moved from small town Halifax to Edmonton, where he began work in the construction industry as a subcontractor. Along with his brothers, Hani founded HIBCO Construction…

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In Development Episode 26 - Designing for Peoples Growing Needs with Katie Warwa 1:11:35

1+ y ago1:11:35

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In today’s episode, Mariah and Ryan chat with Katie Warwa, Owner/Partner and Lead of Design at Urbis Infill Homes, a family-run business. Katie has worked in British Colombia and Alberta on a wide scale of infill development projects. She shares details about an amazing undertaking she was able to be a part of the Oak Ridge Mall redevelopment in th…

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In Development Episode 25 - Financing Infill Development with Curtis Power 59:41

1+ y ago59:41

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In today’s episode, Curtis Power the President of Private Mortgages at KV Capital sits down to talk to Ryan and Mariah all about how interest rates are affecting lending for infill projects. He also shares with them the benefits of both private and traditional lending options, and Ryan shares his own private lending experience. Mariah asks him abou…

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In Development Episode 24 Upcoming Development Trends with Kimberleigh Wyton 1:01:51

1+ y ago1:01:51

1:01:51

In today's episode, Mariah and Ryan talked to Kimberleigh Wyton, Realtor and Interior Designer about trends she is seeing in the market. Kimberleighs perspective is unique as she has experienced people making big decisions on where to live and how they want to transform their space. Kimberleigh also gives Ryan tips on how to update his home. Listen…

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In Development Episode 23 - The King of Garden Suites Talks City Building with Don Tolsma 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

In today's episode, Mariah and Ryan talk to Don Tolsma, President of Timber Haus Developments. Don teaches Ryan and Mariah about some of the hidden costs of infill, including a surprising cost you may not think of - dirt! He also shares how important it is to be open and upfront when working with clients and the community to build beautiful homes a…

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In Development Episode 22 - Designing Sustainable Houses that Make You Feel at Home with Trevor Hoover 1:04:18

2y ago1:04:18

1:04:18

In today's episode, Mariah and Ryan talk to Trevor Hoover, Partner, and Architectural Designer at Habitat Studio. Mariah finds out that one of her all-time favourite homes in Edmonton was designed by Trevor and his team, and they talk about how he came up with the design that has that “hygge” feel. Trevor explains their design process and how conte…

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In Development Episode 21 - Do Better Architecture with Armando Hernandez 1:10:13

2y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

In today's episode, Mariah and Ryan talk to Armando Hernandez, Principal and Owner of Dualita Architecture. Armando has built his design style on having no preconceived notions about where he will end up but what is right for the site and the client. He has proven that you can design beautiful projects and make the numbers work which he has showcas…

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In Development Episode 20 - How to Make the Most Sustainable Development for the Lot With Sikander Singh 57:54

2y ago57:54

57:54

In this episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Sikander Singh, Principal / Project ManagerPrincipal / Project Manager at Oasis Engineering. Ryan and Mariah get Sikander’s perspective on specific zoning and building code regulations that could be modified to help create more sustainable building opportunities. Sikander teaches Mariah about how different r…

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In Development Episode 19 - Shifting City Growth Patterns with Lindsey Butterfield 57:43

2y ago57:43

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In this episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Lindsey Butterfield the City of Edmonton's Director of Open Space and Urban Growth. Lindsey chats with Ryan and Mariah about how the City uses data to make decisions on where to invest in growth, infrastructure and open space in the city. Lindsey also shares more information about how Edmonton is changing it…

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In Development Episode 18 - Infill Zoning and a 24-hour City - Chelsey Jersak 1:16:06

2y ago1:16:06

1:16:06

Today's episode is our first episode with a reoccurring guest! Ryan and Mariah talk to Chelsey Jersak, Principal at Situate, Edmonton's first infill-focused planning firm. Ryan and Mariah invited Chelsey to look back at what has happened over the last months in the infill community, most notably a new development-focused newsletter! They also talke…

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In Development Episode 17 - Start a Conversation about Density with The GOAT of the Missing Middle - Mick Graham 1:13:16

2y ago1:13:16

1:13:16

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Mick Graham who has made the Missing Middle possible in Edmonton. Mick brought his project forward as a case study which was the catalyst to making city-wide changes on how we rebuild our infrastructure. Mariah and Ryan get into why Mick is passionate about saving schools in our existing neighbourhoods. M…

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In Development Episode 16 - How Urban Planning Can Solve Unique Problems with Dave Onishenko 1:09:47

2y ago1:09:47

1:09:47

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Dave Onishenko about how urban planners are a jack of all trades. Dave's experience has led him to take on a development advisory mindset which helped him and his clients in projects like the infamous commercial site in Highlands. They also get into potential opportunities to reduce the financial barriers…

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In Development Episode 15 - How We Welcome More People Into Our Neighbourhoods Through Infill With Sean Bohle 1:13:01

2y ago1:13:01

1:13:01

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Sean Bohle about how Edmonton achieved more than its 25% infill development targets and what is coming next. Sean was on the team that lead the implementation of Edmonton's Infill Roadmap which dealt with infrastructure, missing middle, parking, policy and education which Mariah and Ryan were involved in.…

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In Development Episode 14 - The Evolution of Home Design and Meeting People's Needs with Brett Johnson 58:02

2y ago58:02

58:02

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Brett Johnson a partner in Boss Design, a Residential Design Firm that works on over 300 homes a year. Brett's firm works with people throughout Alberta and British Columbia to help design homes that meet their needs. Brett gets into the evolution of design in North America and how modern furniture and up…

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In Development Episode 13 - Building an Ecosystem Downtown with Puneeta McBryan 1:09:42

2y ago1:09:42

1:09:42

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Puneeta McBryan the Executive Director of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association. Downtowns have been hit hard over the pandemic and Ryan and Mariah get Puneeta's insight into what is currently happening to activate our downtown and what essential steps need to happen next. Spoiler Alert, there is no …

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In Development Episode 12 - How to Collaboratively Design Cities for People With Tai Ziola 1:08:42

2+ y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Tai Ziola's joined DIALOG as a principal in 2017 when her predecessor firm, newstudio, merged with DIALOG. Tai lends her expertise to a wide range of residential, institutional, and commercial projects. Tai believes that we thrive best in collaborative networks and robust communities. Her definition of a successful project is when the ambitions of …

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In Development Episode 11 - How Fire Engineering is shaping our City With Cameron Bardas 58:18

2+ y ago58:18

58:18

In today's episode Mariah and Ryan the official "Fans 4 Cam" club learn from Cameron Bardas one of Edmonton's leading fire engineers how past events have shaped current standards and where we need to go next in regards to infill development. Cameron and his team currently review every missing middle development in Edmonton. His team's expertise has…

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In Development Episode 10 - Building Vibrant Communities and Main streets with Morgan Kunitz 1:08:49

2+ y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In today's episode, Mariah and Ryan sit down with local business owner Morgan Kunitz who builds community on her street, in her family's business and on her property. Morgan is the owner of three beautiful locations of Kunitz Shoes, has a heritage home with a brand new garden suite, and has helped to bring food and flowers to her community through …

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In Development Episode 9 - How Planning is Impacting Housing Prices and Our Communities with Dr. Summers 1:19:12

2+ y ago1:19:12

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In this episode, Mariah and Ryan sit down with Dr. Robert Summers the Academic Director of the Sustainability Council and a Professor in the Urban and Regional Planning Program at the University of Alberta. They get into how we can remove barriers to change in our communities. Listen in to hear about how our current planning policies have led to su…

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In Development Episode 8 - How to Build People-Centered Communities with Chelsey Jersak 1:05:32

2+ y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

In today's episode Mariah and Ryan talk to Chelsey Jersak Principal at Situate, Edmonton's first infill focused planning firm. Chelsey, Mariah and Ryan get into what makes healthy communities, and what barriers stand in our way. Chelsey Jersak is the founder and principal of Situate, an Edmonton-based urban planning consulting firm specialized in s…

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In Development Episode 7 - Advice from a Councilor: Revitalizing Downtown and Working towards ending Homelessness 1:30:31

2+ y ago1:30:31

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Scott Mckeen is Edmonton's former Ward 6 City Councillor. Scott is best known for his 24 years at The Edmonton Journal, including eight years as the hometown newspaper’s City Hall columnist. Scott’s career at the paper ran the entire spectrum, from crime reporting to the environment beat. The majority of his years were spent at City Hall, reporting…

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In Development Episode 6 - Building Thriving Communities Through The Missing Middle with Alkarim Devani 58:53

2+ y ago58:53

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On today's episode of In Development Alkarim, Mariah and Ryan discuss how to balance the needs of a neighbourhood as it redevelops. They dive deep into human behaviour and how the needs of people change and evolve over time. Redevelopment is a balancing act between viable projects and social responsibility and Alkairm shares his experience as one o…

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In Development Episode 5 - Revitalizing Neighbourhoods through Commercial Infill and Repurposing with Chris Dulaba 1:28:35

2+ y ago1:28:35

1:28:35

In today's episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Chris Dulaba a Placemaker at Beljan Development all about what commercial infill is, what benefits it brings to neighbourhoods and how we can repurpose heritage buildings into beautiful community hubs. Chris Dulaba, RPP, MCIP Chris is a Placemaker at Beljan Development with over fifteen years of experienc…

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In Development Episode 4 - Innovative Cities with Kim Petrin 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

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Kim Petrin is the Branch Manager for Development Services at the City of Edmonton, which stewards strategic growth and private sector investment through zoning, subdivision, servicing agreements, permitting, licensing, inspections and compliance. Kim is an energetic, creative, and hands-on professional with a passion for city building. With 20 year…

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In Development Episode 3 - Geothermal, Affordable, Missing Middle? Is it possible? With John Clarke 1:07:05

3y ago1:07:05

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Are you interested in geo-thermal energy, sustainable building practices, and The Missing Middle? Join Mariah and Ryan as they talk to John Clarke the President of Niche Developments who builds sustainable projects all over Alberta Canada. John and his partner Peter started Niche Developments in 2016 to change how we build, how we live, how we heat…

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In Development Episode 2 - Creating Equitable Neighbourhoods with Jason Syvixay 1:12:05

3y ago1:12:05

1:12:05

On Today's episode of In Development, we are talking to Jason Syvixay, who is an urban planner at the City of Edmonton and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Alberta. We asked Jason to be on today specifically to speak to the Gender Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) and Equity Toolkit he and his team recently created. This new policy toolkit is getting …

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In Development Episode 1 - Infill Development and Starting a Movement with Tegan Martin-Drysdale 1:19:53

3y ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Welcome! To the In Development podcast. This is the podcast for all you city-builders, city-shapers and city-dwellers out there that care about driving change towards people-centred communities. On In-Development we talk about how Canadian cities develop in and up. We are presented by IDEA, the Infill Development in Edmonton Association, a non-prof…

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