Urban development Institute – Page 2

October 26, 2025

How is it that BC Housing’s Provincial Director of Redevelopment has simultaneously been the Director of a branch of BC’s most powerful lobbying organization for real estate and development interests? And why were they made administrator of BC Housing’s paid membership in that same branch of that same lobbying organization?

How is it that BC Housing’s Provincial Director of Redevelopment has simultaneously been the Director of a branch of BC’s most powerful lobbying organization for real estate and development interests? And why were they made administrator of BC Housing’s paid… Continue reading

October 12, 2025

Corporate welfare: How the Federal Government of Canada provided one lobby for development and real estate (the Urban Development Institute), hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency response aid, during the pandemic.

Corporate welfare: How the Federal Government of Canada provided one lobby for development and real estate (the Urban Development Institute), hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency response aid, during the pandemic. Time Magazine coverNov 9, 1998 ————————————————————————————————— By Sasha… Continue reading

October 1, 2025

The Perils of Political Proximity: David Eby’s Reversal on Bob Rennie and UDI Influence

The Perils of Political Proximity: David Eby’s Reversal on Bob Rennie and UDI Influence Above: While a member of the opposition, MLA David Eby castigated Christy Clark and the BC Liberal Party for being under heavy political influence from Bob… Continue reading

September 28, 2025

UDI ‘education’ course sponsored by FORTIS BC comes with all meals included.

UDI ‘education’ course sponsored by FORTIS BC comes with all meals included. By Sasha IzardSept 28, 2025 A UDI ‘education’ course facilitated by Michael Von Hausen offers all meals included. The course is sponsored by FORTIS BC, as is the… Continue reading

September 20, 2025

Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed, I have a copy.

Sooke’s Director of Corporate Services denied that a document showing who was responsible for renewing the District’s UDI membership (in contravention of a council motion) was in the District’s custody and control. Now after much of the year has passed,… Continue reading

September 17, 2025

Letter to Councillor Loughton in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Loughton in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 17, 2025 Hello Councillor Loughton,… Continue reading

September 13, 2025

Letter to Councillor Coleman in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole

Letter to Councillor Coleman in regard to your comments during the deliberations regarding the City’s membership in the Urban Development Institute at the City of Victoria Sept 4 Committee of the Whole By Sasha IzardSept 13, 2025 Hello Councillor Coleman,… Continue reading

September 11, 2025

Letter by Julian Ruszel in regard to the City of Victoria’s public hearing on the Official Community Plan update and on powerful lobbying influence on it.

Letter by Julian Ruszel in regard to the City of Victoria’s public hearing on the Official Community Plan update and on powerful lobbying influence on it. Julian RuszelSept 11, 2025 The following letter was submitted to be included in the… Continue reading

August 29, 2025

City Councillors Hammond and Gardiner put forward Motion to “Terminate Victoria’s membership in the Urban Development Institute” “effective immediately”.

City Councillors Hammond and Gardiner put forward Motion to “Terminate Victoria’s membership in the Urban Development Institute” “effective immediately”. The Motion will be deliberated on at the Thursday Sept 4, 2025 Committee of the Whole. Eyes are on what the… Continue reading

August 19, 2025

BC Ministry of Housing-UDI Freedom of Information response of over 3000 pages, is finally posted publicly on the Province’s website.

BC Ministry of Housing-UDI Freedom of Information response of over 3000 pages, is finally posted publicly on the Province’s website. The identical FOI request was also made to several other Ministries, including the Ministry of Municipal Affairs (MUNI) which has… Continue reading

July 18, 2025

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians.

2 Sentence Constitution of the Homes For Living Foundation removes any doubt that Homes For Living (HFL) is a purpose-built pressure group designed to influence municipal politicians. “We want to take a data-driven approach and transparently cast a light on… Continue reading