Today, we’re launching BILD Edmonton Metro’s 2026 State of the Region report, a new look at where our region is growing, what we’re building and the forces shaping what comes next. The report brings together a regional view of population growth, housing activity, consumer demand, land, infrastructure, approvals and development conditions across the Edmonton Metropolitan Region. The data tells a compelling story: Edmonton Metro has momentum. Communities across the region are welcoming new residents, housing construction is accelerating and the geography of growth is changing. But keeping that momentum going will take more than strong demand. It will take the right infrastructure, land supply, servicing, approvals and regional collaboration to ensure housing choice and affordability can keep pace. Because people don’t make decisions about where to live, work or invest based on municipal boundaries. Growth in one community strengthens the region as a whole. The State of the Region gives us a baseline to understand where we are today, track how the region is changing and identify the opportunities and barriers that will shape future growth. Read the full 2026 State of the Region report: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/…

Sometimes the best move is not moving at all. 🏠 For Renovation Month, we sat down with Jeremy Pasieka of Awlridge Renovations to talk about how thoughtful renovations can help a home keep working as life changes. From opening up a floor plan to improving accessibility, the goal is not to follow a one-size-fits-all checklist. It is to understand how someone actually lives and make the home work better for the next stage of life. As Jeremy puts it, “You don’t just lose your house when you move. You lose your neighbours, the local businesses you’re familiar with, trusted doctors and your routine.” A home that works for one stage of life may not work quite the same way in the next. Renovation can help bridge that gap, whether it is making space for a growing family, opening up underused rooms or adapting a home to be easier to navigate over time. Read the full story: bildedmonton.com/2026/10/14/… BILD Alberta Association, Canadian Home Builders'​ Association National m.youtube.com/watch?v=RKmQhf…

Today, BILD Edmonton Metro brought together leaders from government, economic development and industry for “Building Canada’s Western Defence Hub: Jobs, Investment, and Housing in the Edmonton Region.” The topic comes at an important moment for the Edmonton Metro Region. We’re seeing momentum in population growth, business, investment and talent, while Canada is making significant investments to strengthen its domestic defence industry. With the launch of the Edmonton Region Defence Alliance (ERDA), our region is exploring how it can position itself to attract new defence and security investment — and, importantly, how we prepare our communities for the growth that comes with it. For the building and land development industry, this conversation is about much more than defence. New employers need industrial land, commercial space, transportation networks and housing for the people who will power these businesses. The communities we plan and build today will help create the foundation for tomorrow’s investment, jobs and long-term prosperity. That’s why regional collaboration, thoughtful planning, efficient approvals and infrastructure that keeps pace with growth are so important. Today’s discussion explored how governments, developers, industry and regional partners can work together to ensure Edmonton is prepared to capture new opportunities and build the communities needed to support them. Thank you to our moderator, Rohit Gupta, President, Rohit Group, and our panelists Councillor Aaron Paquette, City of Edmonton; Daryn Edgar, CEO, Edmonton Global; and Andre Corbould, Managing Partner, Integrated. Strategic. Partners., for bringing their perspectives to this important conversation. Stay tuned for the full story and video recap!

"Now is the time to focus on delivering the vision, not restarting the conversation." BILD Edmonton Metro has submitted a letter to Urban Planning Committee supporting the City’s review of The City Plan at the 1.25 million population milestone. The City Plan gave Edmonton the vision. Now is the time for the roadmap. Our recommendation: develop a City Plan Implementation Strategy that better connects growth, housing, infrastructure, budgeting and investment decisions. Edmonton looks different than it did in 2020. Growth is moving faster, housing demand is rising and the decisions being made today will shape how our city grows for years to come. Read our letter to the Urban Planning Committee: bildedmonton.com/wp-content/… Stephen Raitz VP, Policy & Advocacy at BILD Edmonton Metro and several members from our advocacy committees will be attending and speaking at the Aug 11th UPC on these topics. We look forward to a productive conversation between Industry, the City, and community members.