How To Maximize Your Environmental Benefits Through Landscaping

Join us to learn more about the research conducted by The Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future (TF) & the benefits of urban forests

What you will learn about

  • Why and how the research was done

  • Different types of Environmental benefits

  • Tree and Landscaping Recommendations

  • Real Life Infill Stories

Date: Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Time: Noon




Location: OnlineThe Tomorrow Foundation for a Sustainable Future (TF) is a local Edmonton charity that obtained funding from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation and the Alberta Eco Trust to study trees on private property (the private urban forest) and their benefits to housing. The benefits were studied through a pilot project in the Queen Alexandra neighbourhood where tree data was collected to gain a better understanding of the kinds of trees present at a neighbourhood and property level. Part of this project was to understand how the private urban forest interacts with housing in a mature neighbourhood as the tree inventory is continuously changing through both tree plantings and removals. This webinar will provide information on the benefit of trees to property owners, the value of trees to home prices, and insights from interviews with developers and design architects. Ultimately the TF is interested in understanding how to support developers, property owners and the City to increase housing densification while also encouraging support for climate resilience and healthy communities. We hope you can join us for this engaging conversation.

IDEA WEBINAR BUILDING INFILL: CMHC PROGRAMS AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR

IDEA Board Member, Sandie Price will be joining us in her role as Specialist on the Outreach and Project Development Team for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to share an overview of programs under the National Housing Strategy that are accessible to Infill Developers and the Private Sector including: Seed Funding, National Housing Co-Investment Fund and the brand new mortgage loan insurance program, MLI Select.

Date: Feb 16, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Online

January 12, 2022 - Meet the Members

Join us in the new year to meet the infill community! IDEA is hosting a virtual networking series called Meet the Members!

The Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) is hosting the third session of a virtual networking series called Meet the Members! This networking series will allow the infill community to connect and grow their relationships.

We all know that networking can be, well, not the most fun but small businesses are built on great relationships! So IDEA created this networking event to help bring everyone together in a low-stress way. This event will have small breakout rooms with one chatty IDEA board member who will help the conversation flow and make sure everyone feels welcome.

This event is open to both members and non-members.

This series will run in the months of November, December, and January.

Sponsored by:

Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd.

First General Services Edmonton Inc.

Sable Realty

Oasis Engineering

If you are interested in helping the Meet the Member series, please contact Mariah Samji, mariah@infilledmonton.com

December 1 2021 - Meet the Members

Come meet the infill community! IDEA is hosting a virtual networking series called Meet the Members!

The Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) is hosting a virtual networking series called Meet the Members! This networking series will allow the infill community to connect and grow their relationships.

We all know that networking can be, well, not the most fun but small businesses are built on great relationships! So IDEA created this networking event to help bring everyone together in a low-stress way. This event will have small breakout rooms with one chatty IDEA board member who will help the conversation flow and make sure everyone feels welcome.

This event is open to both members and non-members.

This series will run in the months of November, December, and January.

Sponsored by:

Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd.

First General Services Edmonton Inc.

Sable Realty

Oasis Engineering

If you are interested in helping the Meet the Member series, please contact Mariah Samji, mariah@infilledmonton.com

November 3 2021 - Meet the Members

Come meet the infill community!

IDEA is hosting a virtual networking series called Meet the Members!

The Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) is hosting a virtual networking series called Meet the Members! This networking series will allow the infill community to connect and grow their relationships.

This event is open to both members and non-members.

This series will run in the months of November, December, and January.

This series is sponsored by: Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers Ltd.

If you are interested in helping the Meet the Member series, please contact Mariah Samji, mariah@infilledmonton.com

WEBIAR: HOW TO UNLOCK FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES AS AN INFILL DEVELOPER

In this session representatives from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the Canadian Housing Transformation (CHTC) will share program information about their potential grants, financing and organizational supports that you might access so you can help bridge the gap to achieve sustainable affordable infill housing.

Presenters
Jen Arntfield: Lead, Sustainable Affordable Housing | Green Municipal Fund
Sandie Price: Outreach Representative- Partnerships & Promotions | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Chris Rootsaer: Program Manager | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

IDEA Election Week

IDEA has invited all Candidates to our lunch panel discussion.
We will be asking them questions on their positions on infill and how we will achieve the goals laid out in City Plan.

All panels are moderated by Chelsey Jersak, president of IDEA and founder of Situate.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Candidates for wards Dene, O-day'min, Metis, and Tastawiyinwak Attendees:

  • Anne Stevenson

  • Ashley Salvador

  • Gabrielle Battiste

  • Lana Palmer

  • Keren Tang

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Candidates for wards Papastew, Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi, Karhiio, and Sspomitapi Attendees:

  • Moe Banga

  • Kirsten Goa

  • Byron Vass

  • Susan Field

  • Glynnis Lieb

  • Shamair Turner

  • Rhiannon Hoyle

  • Jon Morgan

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Candidates for wards Pihêsiwin, Sipiwiyiniwak, Anirniq, and Nakota Isga Attendees:

  • Bev Esslinger

  • Sarah Hamilton

  • Tim Cartmell

  • Giselle General

  • Guiscela Perez

OCTOBER 14, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Mayoral Attendees:

  • Amarjeet Sohi

  • Michael Oshry

  • Cheryll Watson

  • Kim Krushell

  • Diana Steele

Thank you to IDEA’s election team for building out content to share with our members, candidates and for working to host Infill Election Week.

INFILL SERVICING WITH EPCOR WATER

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EPCOR’s Infill Water and Sewer Servicing (IWASS) team reviews, approves and processes 100’s of servicing requests every year for new infill developments. At this webinar, the IWASS team will provide a comprehensive explanation of the infill servicing application and construction process and identify common missteps and how to avoid them to ensure timely approval and construction of your servicing request.


Date: Sept 22 2021
Time: Noon
Location: Zoom
RSVP HERE

Presentation is by EPCOR Water

Webinar: Storefront Improvement Program - City of Edmonton Grant

As a member of the infill community, it is important to be informed on how to communicate your issues with candidates effectively, as Council makes many decisions that affect how we build our City.

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Have you heard of the Storefront Improvement, Development Incentive and Corner Store grant programs from the City of Edmonton? If you are renovating a commercial property in Edmonton, you may be eligible for funding.

Learn more and meet the Program Managers on Wednesday, September 8 before you apply. Deadline closes this fall.

Presentation by the City of Edmonton

Date: Wed, Sep 8, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
Location: Zoom

IDEA Election Webinar!

As a member of the infill community, it is important to be informed on how to communicate your issues with candidates effectively, as Council makes many decisions that affect how we build our City.

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Edmonton's Mayor and just short of a majority of Council are changing over, the 2021 Municipal Election will represent a significant change to our Municipal Government. Few industries are more impacted by Municipal decision making than the real estate industry and in particular the infill development industry. As IDEA members it's critical to cast an informed vote and consider advocating and volunteering for others to join you.

Tune in to our webinar on August 26th where IDEA board member Jarrett Campbell shares his perspective on the upcoming races and opportunities to get involved. Jarrett was a senior member of the campaign teams for Scott Mckeen in 2013 and 2017, and the Sarah Hamilton and Kris Andreychuk campaigns in 2017.

Date: August 26, 2021
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm 
Location: Zoom
The event is by donation or free. All donations will go to help put on future live events. 

IDEA 2021 AGM

Our 2020 - 2021 year had its ups and downs as we navigated through 2020. During this meeting, we will go look back at everything IDEA and its community accomplished through working together.

Agenda:

  • The 2020 - 2021 Year in Review

  • Thank you to the 2020 -2021 Board

  • Vote in the new Board

  • Vote in the new committee members

Open Positions:

Vice President, Member at Large, Committee positions.

Time: Thu, Jun 3, 2021, 4:30 PM

If you are interested in joining the IDEA board please contact mariah@infilledmonton.com 

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2019 - 2020 IDEA BOARD

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BUILDER EDUCATION PROGRAM (IDEA INFILL CERTIFICATION PROGRAM)

The fourth round of the IDEA Infill Certification Program has launched!

Dates are April 21 - April 27, the course will be held through a webinar format. This round will include a special information session about Guaranteed Review Stream for Building Permits. Learn straight from Development Experts and City of Edmonton staff. Get all your questions answered. Meet other people in the industry and expedite your permits.
The pilot is in partnership with the City of Edmonton.
Learn more here.
Registration is Now Open!

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**Did you know you can get up to 2/3 of your courses covered via a Canada-Alberta Job Grant?
Apply today. (must be done 30 days in advance)

This program may be eligible to be logged for the purposes of your continuous professional learning program (CPL) subject to your profession’s program requirements.

IDEA WEBINAR: SIMPLIFYING ENERGY MODELING

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Join IDEA and NRCAN to learn about Natural Resources Canada's energy modelling tool which can help you choose the best decisions for your homeowners and business.

We will be an in-depth look at CBAT which is a cost-benefit analysis tool aimed at part 9 new construction builds. CBAT combines energy modelling and costing in an easy to use tool that offers insights into the cost of energy efficiency. The tool is excel-based and allows builders and energy advisors (EAs) to identify cost-effective technologies and envelope packages that meet the goals of their project, and satisfy building codes and desired performance targets. CBAT includes a costing database that can be used for cost calculations as is, or customized to reflect local prices. Optimal solutions can include: lowest cost to build, lowest cost to operate, the lowest total cost of ownership, lowest operational carbon and more.

This presentation will be given by Lucas Coletta, M.Eng., Natural Resources Canada / Government of Canada

This webinar will be a part of a series centred around sustainable development practices.  

Date: Apr 14, 2021 12:00 PM

DON'T SKIP THE DETAILS- LAW & INSURANCE FOR INFILL BUILDING

A solid foundation is crucial to a successful build and is made up of more than just bricks and mortar. Legal and Insurance considerations are essential building blocks for your business.

Don't Skip the Details- Law & Insurance for Infill Building is part of our 2021 monthly Webinar series that features a different monthly topic relevant to the infill industry.

Join IDEA and our guests: Joshua N.C. Ungar from Swainson Miki Peskett LLP and Chris Waye from Lloyd Sadd Insurance Brokers LTD. as they share key foundational knowledge to support you to make smart decisions for your company. Whether you are a new company or an established builder, this session is for you.

Including:

  • Unanimous Shareholder Agreement – Why and when do you need one?

  • Subcontractor Agreement - How to protect your interests and make clear who is responsible for what?

  • Director and Officer Liability – So you are a shareholder and director of your company, does this mean you are without liability?

  • Do you have adequate insurance?

  • What are COC policies and are they right for your company?

  • How can you mitigate risk?

Register now to make sure you aren't skipping the details

Zoom link will be sent out the week of the webinar.

When: Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Zoom

SERVICING INFILL

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Have questions about infrastructure in Edmonton and want to learn about the tools and options available to you to help make your infill project successful?

Join IDEA for an interactive panel discussion that explores the various issues with infrastructure and infill projects. Learn from Edmonton’s experienced infill builders about the financial hurdles and solutions with infill infrastructure upgrades and connections through the design and building phases. Infrastructure topics include fire hydrants, electrical poles, servicing connections, and asbestos. The webinar also provides information on IDEA’s Infill Cost Share Program with EPCOR and the City of Edmonton.

Moderator:

  • Chelsey Jersak, Situate

Panellists:

  • John Clarke, President at Niche Development Corporation

  • Tom Keogh M.Eng, P.Eng, PMP, President at Urban Sky Developments Corporation

  • Sikander Singh, P.Eng, Principal/Project Manager at Oasis Engineering

Infrastructure is the second topic of IDEAs 2021 Webinar series that features a different monthly topic relevant to the infill industry.
Zoom link will be sent to you the week of the meeting.

Date: Feburary 17, 2021
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Location: Online webinar via Zoom
RSVP HERE

IDEA Webinar: Infill & Infrastructure

Session Three is Here!

Infrastructure is the biggest barrier to infill and together, the City of Edmonton, EPCOR and IDEA are working together to find creative solutions and increase knowledge sharing.

Session Three is all about pre-application meetings. We are working to enhance the information coming out of those meetings. At this session, EPCOR will go through what information they can provide at that stage and what information you can bring to get more of the answers you need to make informed decisions.

The presentation will be given by EPCOR
Date: January 28, 2021
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm
Location: Online webinar via Zoom

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Webinar: Infrastructure and Infill - Session 1

 Assess Land for Infrastructure Requirements Before You Buy it

IDEA has teamed up with EPCOR and the City of Edmonton to start and Infill Webinar Series. The EPCOR survey we sent out a couple of months ago through our newsletter is the jumping off point for future session topics.

Our first session will cover how to assess a piece of land for infrastructure requirements using online tools that EPCOR has created. 

Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Time: Noon
*Members Only Webinar

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A Walk in the Park-ing

On January 26th we went for a short walking tour through Old Strathcona – with a twist!

About the Event

We had an incredible group come ou and hear brief on-site presentations from community builders, developers, small business owners and others highlighting projects that ranged from residential, commercial, small business, transportation and park projects.

Experts Speakers:

Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson - Director at EllisDon

Jeff Nachtigall - Sugared and Spice

Cherie Klassen - Executive Director with the Old Strathcona Business Association

Michael Rivest - Senior Architect at HCMA Architecture + Design

Chris Dulaba - Placemaker at Beljan Development Corporation

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