Name: Debate: Who Pays for Growth?
Start: 2025-02-25T09:30:00-0800
End: 2025-02-25T10:15:00-0800

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BC Housing: For attending the full day, attendees are eligible for up to 6.0 CPD credits.
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The Gentle Density Leaders Summit is an essential gathering for forward-thinkers dedicated to unlocking the potential of gentle density housing in British Columbia and beyond. Don’t miss your opportunity to engage, connect, and collaborate with fellow visionaries who are reshaping the future of our communities by thinking BIG about building small.

Here’s what’s in store:

Dynamic Speakers: Hear from and chat with engaging, forward-thinking change leaders who will share insights and inspire fresh approaches to gentle density housing solutions. Check them all out below!
Breaking Down Silos: Connect meaningfully with planners, architects, builders, and key interest holders to foster a dynamic environment where ideas flow across sectors.
Actionable Insights & Engagement: Dive into collaborative breakout sessions with thought leaders in new home construction, positioning your organization at the forefront of housing innovation through hands-on problem-solving.
Direct Policy Engagement: Engage with policymakers and like-minded professionals to understand and influence the future of gentle density housing.

We can’t wait to see you!
Session details, including speakers, topics, and times, are subject to change.

Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am PST

Arras Banquet & Events

Kick off the day with a lively and thought-provoking debate on one of the most contested questions in housing and urban development: Should growth pay for growth? Moderated by Uytae Lee, this engaging session will bring together experts with opposing viewpoints to explore whether new development should bear the cost of infrastructure or if a different funding model is needed—especially in the context of gentle density housing. Expect a dynamic discussion, compelling arguments, and fresh perspectives on how cities can equitably finance essential services while supporting sustainable growth. Don’t miss this high-energy start to the Summit!

Speakers

Uytae Lee

About Here

Uytae Lee produces videos that educate and engage the public on urban planning issues. He is the founder of ‘About Here’, a creative studio dedicated to helping people understand their cities better. In addition to his video work, Uytae is an adjunct professor at the UBC School... Read More →

Chris Jarvie

Diretor of Development Services, City of Coquitlam

Chris brings over two decades of experience in urban planning and development, with a career that has shaped communities across the Lower Mainland. Currently serving as the Director of Development Services for the City of Coquitlam, he leads strategic initiatives that drive responsible... Read More →

Andrea Manifold

CEO, Habitat for Humanity Okanagan

Before coming to Canada Andrea’s career in the UK was primarily in the business communication’s industry, where her various roles led her to work with high street financial institutions, national retailers and multinational utility providers to provide complex tech solutions to... Read More →

Tom Davidoff

Associate Professor, Sauder School of Business, UBC

Tom Davidoff is an associate professor in the Real Estate and Strategy and Business Economics groups at the Sauder School of Business, UBC. Prior to joining UBC, Tom obtained degrees from Harvard, Princeton, and MIT, and worked in real estate development in Brooklyn and as an assistant... Read More →

Eric Woodward

Mayor, Township of Langley

First elected to office in 2018, Mayor Eric Woodward is currently serving his first term as Mayor of the Township of Langley after serving the previous 2018-2022 term as a Councillor.Growing up in Langley, Eric was part of the emerging internet industry at a young age, forming and... Read More →

Tuesday February 25, 2025 9:30am - 10:15am PST
Arras Banquet & Events

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2025 Gentle Density Leaders Summit

Uytae Lee

Chris Jarvie

Andrea Manifold

Tom Davidoff

Eric Woodward

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