Event Details

Securing Land is one of nine courses within UDI Capital Region's RaD Management Program, focusing on the process of finding, evaluating, and securing a development site. Led by experienced industry professionals, this course equips participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of land acquisition.


Learners will explore strategies for identifying potential sites, considering factors such as location, market demand, and zoning regulations. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will develop the ability to conduct feasibility studies and assess a site's value based on market demand and financial viability. The course also emphasizes effective negotiation practices, including building strong relationships with landowners and brokers. Participants will gain insights into the legal and administrative procedures involved in finalizing land acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition of ownership.


By the end of the course, participants will gain a better understanding of how to make informed decisions, negotiate effectively, and secure land for successful real estate development projects.

Three 2-hour modules, held once a week online for three weeks

6 hours in-course time, 2 hours at-home project


Virtual Sessions

October 3, 2024

3:30-530 PM - Live Session


October 10, 2024

3:30-530 PM - Live Session


October  17, 2024

3:30-530 PM - Live Session


*Session recordings are available for those unable to join the live sessions. 

Speakers

  • Mike Achtem (Islander Engineering Ltd.)

    Mike Achtem

    Islander Engineering Ltd.

    Mike is a registered Professional Engineer and a graduate of Queens University. With over 30 years of experience, Mike is an expert at consulting on land development and municipal infrastructure projects throughout BC.
    He is also a certified Project Management Professional as well as a certified Contract Administrator with the Master Municipal Construction Association.
    Mike takes a value-added approach to all his projects, striving to provide clients with a results-orientated blend of cost and functionality. His clients include First Nations, municipalities, property managers, mining and forestry companies, federal and provincial governments, law firms, land developers and builders.

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  • Katie Snell (Appraiser at Cunningham & Rivard Appraisals Ltd.)

    Katie Snell

    Appraiser at Cunningham & Rivard Appraisals Ltd.

    Katie Snell is a certified appraiser with the AACI, P.App designation from the Appraisal Institute of Canada. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Real Estate from the University of British Columbia. With extensive experience in commercial, industrial, and residential property appraisals, Katie has conducted appraisal and consultation assignments for various purposes, including sale, purchase, mortgage, taxation, property assessment appeals, insurance, litigation, and rental market analysis. She specializes in the Southern and Mid Vancouver Island region, covering areas from Victoria to the Cowichan Valley.
    Katie, originally from Victoria, was an active member of the Women’s Varsity Golf Team at UBC. She began her career at BC Assessment and joined Cunningham & Rivard in the fall of 2014.

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  • Andrew Tomilson (Lawyer at Cox Taylor)

    Andrew Tomilson

    Lawyer at Cox Taylor

    Andrew Tomilson is a contracts lawyer at the law firm Cox Taylor in Victoria, BC. Andrew works with all types of clients in the industry, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers. As well as acting as project counsel for clients, he provides planning and strategy advice on all aspects of construction projects, including contract drafting, procurement, and liens.

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  • Mark Holland (Partner at westplan consulting group)

    Mark Holland

    Partner at westplan consulting group

    https://www.westplanconsulting.ca/

    Mark Holland RPP FCIP (he/him) is a Principal at Westplan Consulting Group with over thirty years of experience in urban planning and landscape architecture. Mark offers a unique and effective combination of private and public sector skill sets to lead projects from early visioning to policy development, to design and approvals and from financing to construction. A commitment to relentless innovation has driven Mark to challenge and push past the norms in all aspects of his work. He has won numerous awards and is credited with many innovations in Canadian Planning including sustainable communities, Agricultural Urbanism, creating urban vitality through Urban Magnets and many other progressive concepts.

    ​Mark has also made significant contributions as a planning educator. He began as an instructor in the University of British Columbia’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture in the early 2000s. Since then, Mark has been a frequent speaker on topics related to planning and sustainability at the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University. Perhaps his greatest influence on planning education is the role he played in launching the Master of Community Planning degree at Vancouver Island University (VIU) in 2014. Ever since, he has played an instrumental role in the school, driven by a commitment to ensure that the next generation of planners is prepared to help communities create their future.

    Mark is a Registered Professional Planner with the Canadian Institute of Planners and was inducted into the College of Fellows in 2022.

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Tickets

RaD Program Course Two- Member
Member Price CAD $395
RaD Program Course Two- Non-Member
Standard Price CAD $550