Upgrade Your Knowledge with Urban Development Courses in Vancouver
At Pooni Group Strategies we believe in sharing our knowledge and expertise. That is why we offer classes that integrate insights from urban development courses with practical guidance on regulatory navigation, stakeholder engagement, and council approvals.
Our training helps participants apply course knowledge to real-world projects, ensuring compliance and structured communication throughout the development process. Contact us to discuss how urban development courses can support your development projects in Vancouver.
A New Era for Housing Development is now available to watch on demand.
With B.C.’s housing landscape evolving quickly, this course was created to help professionals across the sector make sense of recent changes. Whether you work in development, planning or housing advocacy, A New Era offers practical insights into how new policies and priorities are shaping the way homes get built in our province.
What You'll Learn:
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✔ How to succeed within the new regulatory environment
✔ How provincial and municipal priorities interact
✔ Strategies for delivering housing with real impact
✔ Tools for working with approving agencies
✔ Case studies from across the province
✔ BONUS Panel Discussion: Listen to industry experts discuss where housing is headed over the next decade.
Education & Training for Real Estate Professionals, Developers and Planners in B.C.
In the fast-changing landscape of housing policy, urban growth, and public consultation, understanding how cities evolve is critical. Our education and training programs, led by the professionals at Pooni Group in partnership with Laidler Academy, equip professionals with the tools to navigate the complexities of development and planning in Metro Vancouver and across British Columbia.
Whether you're a realtor advising clients, a developer navigating rezoning, or a communications professional explaining project impacts, our sessions are built to give you real-world insights grounded in planning, policy, and politics.
What We Teach
Our courses and workshops are tailored to professionals working at the intersection of land use, legislation, and development.
1. Urban Planning Fundamentals
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Zoning, land use and density
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Official Community Plans (OCPs)
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Transit-oriented development
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Neighbourhood planning & growth management
2. Development Process in BC
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Rezoning and permitting steps
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Development Cost Charges (DCCs)
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Community Amenity Contributions (CACs)
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Public consultation requirements
3. Key Legislation & Policy
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Housing Supply Act (Bill 43)
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Provincial legislation impacting zoning and housing targets (Bill 44)
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BC Energy Step Code and Building Code updates
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Environmental and heritage considerations
4. Metro Vancouver Context
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Regional growth strategy
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Municipal housing targets
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Variations in local planning
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Impacts of SkyTrain expansion and transit infrastructure
5. Realtor & Developer Essentials
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What realtors need to know about land use policy
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How to read zoning maps and OCPs
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Understanding buildable potential and upzoning
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Navigating timelines and approval processes
6. Market and Policy Trends
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Missing middle housing and multiplex reforms
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Rental-only zoning and tenant protection legislation
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Short-term rental regulations
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Affordable housing requirements and incentives
How We Teach
Our sessions are based on real case studies, evolving legislation, and the political context behind planning decisions. Courses are updated regularly to reflect the latest provincial policies and municipal trends.
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On-demand and live webinars
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Custom team-training workshops
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In-depth in-person presentations and panels
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Curated sessions with planning consultants, communications experts, and legislative specialist
Why Learning from Industry Insiders Matters
Our urban development courses in Vancouver offer direct exposure to industry practitioners.
Advantages include:
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Real-world application: Experienced professionals share case studies, lessons learned, and practical guidance from actual urban development projects.
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Regulatory insight: Industry insiders offer a nuanced understanding of municipal approvals, rezoning procedures, and council priorities.
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Professional networks: Learners can connect with practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the field.
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Problem-solving approaches: Insights from professionals help students understand how to manage challenges such as public opposition, environmental compliance, and policy alignment.
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Strategic decision-making perspective: Participants gain insight into how development decisions are evaluated from political, financial, and community standpoints.
Our instructors include:
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Gary Pooni, President of Pooni Group
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Guest experts in development, architecture, real estate and government polic
