In Development Podcast

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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-profit education and advocacy group bringing together like-minded people working to shape our City.

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

Apr 04 2024 44 mins  
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, encompassing traditional methods a

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

Mar 14 2024 71 mins  
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 industry gap and crafting a solut

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

Feb 23 2024 58 mins  
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 in Alberta! Environmental leadersh

In Development Episode 44 - Edmonton's Urban Renaissance Unveiled

Feb 01 2024 65 mins  
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 Edmonton, the philosophy guidin

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

Jan 11 2024 59 mins  
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 without restricting what we fear, w

IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 42 - Infill Insights with Nicholas Rheubottom, Executive Director of IDEA

Dec 28 2023 83 mins  
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. He also discusses district plan

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

Nov 30 2023 74 mins  
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 Jason reflects on his term as IDEA Pre

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

Nov 10 2023 44 mins  
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 twists and turns that led them to

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

Aug 18 2023 73 mins  
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 features audience-generated qu

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

Jul 27 2023 55 mins  
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 programs, green building certif