Industry News

By Murtaza Haider, Executive Director of Cities Institute There is something peculiar about the way we exchange knowledge. Academics mostly attend conferences with other academics, while industry professionals gather with practitioners and public-sector decision makers hold separate meetings. Commercial real estate conferences are even more specialized, dividing housing from commercial property and segmenting it into […]

CREDA’S four Canadian chapters (Vancouver, Edmonton Region, Calgary and Greater Toronto) submitted a letter to Gregor Robertson, Canada’s Minister of Housing and Infrastructure, containing several recommendations as the federal government prepares to release the 2027 budget later this fall. The recommendations are intended to spur needed investments in housing and commercial development through tax and […]

September is Education Month at CREDA Edmonton Region, and we’re putting the spotlight on the ideas and issues shaping economic development across our region. To kick things off, Education Committee member Nick Pryce, Alberta Municipal Business Development Lead with V3, tackles a timely question: How do we build the vibrant, walkable communities people want while […]

At CREDA Edmonton Region, we believe that education is the foundation for leadership, innovation, and long-term success in the commercial real estate industry. That’s why we’re proud to launch our second Education Month this September, a full month dedicated to professional development, industry learning, and future-focused programming for our members, partners, and community leaders. Whether […]

A Message from our Board Chair After nearly six decades as NAIOP, all NAIOP Chapters across North America have formally rebranded to the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (CREDA). Our local chapter is now known as CREDA Edmonton Region. The addition of “Region” to our name reflects the broader geography and industry ecosystem we serve […]