The earliest development agreement was signed October 15, 1955 in Calgary, and on November 10, a formal charter was drawn up under the Societies Act of Alberta creating the first Urban Development Institute.
The value of the Institute was realized very quickly by the industry and new chapters were formed in other parts of the country. Ontario became the second provincial chapter in 1960, followed by Manitoba and Nova Scotia. April 1973 saw the formation of UDI Canada as a national body. The UDI Pacific division followed the same year. The youngest member of the UDI family is Quebec, incorporated in 1987.
UDI's sphere of influence has expanded greatly over the years and covers every aspect of land development from engineering specifications to tax reform and legislation. Chapters maintain strong municipal relationships and UDI Alberta is the voice of the industry at the provincial level. |
