With approximately 100 members, we are the largest organization representing the development community in Nova Scotia. We actively liaise with all levels of government on various issues and legislation which impact our members. In fact, UDI has representation on seven HRM Committees and one Provincial Committee. The membership includes Developers, Municipal Officials, Industry Suppliers, Construction Firms, Architects, Engineers, Surveyors, Designers, Lawyers, Mortgage Brokers, Banks, and Real Estate Agents.

 

Hockey Jersey Draw Winning Ticket

The winning ticket for our hockey jersey draw is A0000101 (drawn April 25, 2012)

This Fall and Winter UDI of Nova Scotia will be selling tickets for a special prize; a Boston Bruins number 63 jersey signed by local hockey hero Brad Marchand. Tickets will be available at UDI events or from the UDI office, for $25 each or 5 for $100. The draw will take place immediately before the play-offs start (mid-April 2012), and the winner will be posted on the UDI website. Please note the holder of the winning ticket has two weeks to claim the prize; thereafter another winner will be drawn and posted. The winner must retain their ticket to win.

 

November 2011 Response to the First Contract Arbitration (FCA) Discussion Paper

The Urban Development Institute (UDI) of Nova Scotia have joined the Employers’ Coalition to provide comment on the recently released First Contract Arbitration (FCA) discussion paper and provide some suggestions for constructive areas of engagement for the Labour Management Review Committee (LMRC).

For a copy of the letter to the LMRC prepared by UDI of Nova Scotia please click here.

 

January 2011 Industry Issues Update

In the Fall of 2010 the Board of Directors held its annual strategic planning session for the purpose of identifying a list of priorities for the forthcoming year.

In this period of prolonged economic recovery, the Board is particularly concerned that government regulations and operating procedures (both locally and at the provincial level) have the potential to limit our ability to carry on business in a fair and predictable manner. With this concern in mind, the Board resolved to pursue the following list of issues (in no particular order of importance):

  • Wetlands
  • Fees and Charges
  • Municipal Servicing Specifications
  • Affordability
  • Economic Impact Study
  • Approval Times
  • Brownfield Legislation
For a full explanation of all these issues and UDI's position please see the full document.

Industry Issues

Mar. 9, 2010 Letter to DOE
UDI's latest letter to the Department of the Environment outlining our concerns & recommendations.

Nov. 3, 2009 Letter to DOE
This letter gives UDI's comments on the Nova Scotia Department of Environment's "Proponent's Guide to Wetland Conservation".

May 5, 2009 Position Letter on HRM by Design
This letter reiterates UDI's position on HRM by Design.

Nov. 12, 2008 Letter to Urban Design Task Force
This letter follows up on UDI's previous position letters to the Urban Design Task Force.

Comment on these letters should be directed to the Board of Directors via the UDI office at 902 442 5017, or by email to udi@udins.ca , or by fax to 902 431 7220.

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