The Urban Development Institute serves as the voice of the real estate development industry in British Columbia. UDI fosters the effective exchange of information between industry stakeholders. Our members represent a diverse wealth of expertise across all aspects of land development and urban planning. Corporate members include:
UDI Okanagan provides professional development opportunities and is committed to the highest standards of professionalism.
Join the team of industry leaders and professional staff who are active in promoting the interests of the development industry. Express your ideas and business interests on issues that affect the bottom line. UDI has been instrumental in influencing key public policy decisions at all levels of government.
UDI research proactively analyzes the policy issues which affect the development industry, particularly at the provincial and municipal levels. Members are kept informed of changes as they happen and have access to copies of event presentations, municipal liaison updates, research, contact resources, member rosters and more.
UDI remains actively involved in challenges that affect your community and its people. Our dedication to social housing, labour issues, environmentally responsible development and other programs gives us an opportunity to make a sizeable contribution to our communities. Members have the opportunity to sit on municipal liaison committees as well as numerous steering and ad hoc committees.
UDI’s Professional Development programs keep members current on the policies, trends and future directions of the development industry. Members attend at a special member rate.
UDI members have long held strong relationships with municipal and provincial governments. This is your opportunity to work with key decision makers in your community through our Municipal Liaison Committees and professional development programs.
Work directly with professionals from other organizations and universities to assist with solutions to current challenges facing the industry, curriculum development and the delivery of real estate programs.
Annual golf tournament, annual Christmas reception, development tours, etc.
For those in your organizations under 40 years of age, optional membership in the U40 Group, including specific U40 social events, mentorship program and roundtable opportunities.
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