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Real Estate and Urban Planning

Overview

Getting a real estate project approved is complex. Urban planning requirements have become stricter, environmental standards higher, and community engagement more important than ever. With so much to manage, projects can easily stall.

This course guides you through those challenges to push your projects forward. You’ll examine how provincial, regional, and municipal bodies make planning decisions, the regulatory tools they use, and how to move through the permit process so you can keep projects on track and avoid costly delays.

Details

Format

In person

In-person location

1450 Guy St., Montreal 

Language English

Accreditation

E-certificate

Start date

October 2, 2026

Who should attend

  • Early-career real estate professionals looking to better understand the development and redevelopment process, including regulations and stakeholder dynamics

  • Private investors looking to learn about regulations and approval processes to reduce investment risk

  • Experienced professionals looking to expand their knowledge of municipal planning, permitting procedures, and stakeholder engagement methods

Key takeaways

  • Identify the public bodies involved in urban planning and environment regulation to anticipate requirements and avoid costly delays 

  • Understand the scope and purpose of planning and regulatory tools to make more informed decisions

  • Navigate the process for obtaining permits and authorizations to reduce uncertainty and plan more realistic project timelines

  • Apply stakeholder engagement methods to build social acceptability and avoid common pitfalls in your projects

Course structure

This core course in the Commercial Real Estate Certificate is a full-day, 7-hour session taught by leading real estate professionals. It features practical exercises and real-world case studies.

Course leader

Sylvain Gariépy

Urban planning consultant
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