B.C.'s professional-development community, Enser says, is highly regarded, its scope of activity both national and international. These are professional corporations which have been here for several generations and they have made a strong commitment to provide good-quality housing and a commitment to their community. The UDI's prime mandate is to develop good planning policies and good development practices coupled with wise and efficient land use, all aimed at achieving affordable housing and job opportunities for all British Columbians. To that end, Enser explains, the institute has established more than 60 liaison committees, with task forces working with all levels of government and other organizations to address the challenges or impediments to that objective and to identify opportunities. We are particularly keen to promote balanced opportunities to enable people to live and work in close proximity, she adds.
Education is a major concern and focus.
The institute offers a series of condominium buyer seminars primarily to answer questions related to condominium living, buying a home and showing which warranties are available. This year the program was broadened to cover strata councils and owners. In addition, the UDI has expanded its professional development program. We need a code that takes our weather into account. To promote wise and efficient land use, good planning and good development.