IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 41 – Engineering Tomorrow's Urban Landscape with Jason Cunha, President of IDEA

In Development Podcast

Check out the latest episode of "In Development" featuring Jason Cunha, where he shares his expertise on the infrastructure challenges in infill development. Jason discusses this topic through the lens of zoning bylaw renewal, as well as it applies to programs such as the Neighborhood Renewal and Infill Fire Protection. Later on in the episode Jason reflects on his term as IDEA President since May 2023, ruminating on the association's growth, new educational programming and the upcoming inaugural golf tournament next summer. This episode covers a range of topics from water mains to district planning to composting toilets. Don't miss out—listen now using the link in bio!

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Jason Cunha is an Associate and Project Manager at Stantec. He is a mechanical engineer and experienced project manager with a long track record of managing large scale infrastructure projects in Edmonton, with a specialty in infrastructure renewal and replacement. Prior to his current role with Stantec, he held leadership and project management roles at EPCOR Water and ATCO and brings a wealth of utility industry knowledge from his time there.

Jason’s first direct experience with the real estate development industry started in his role as Manager, Infill Development Planning and Engineering at EPCOR Water. In that role he developed an appreciation for the importance of connecting and building understanding between the land planning and engineering sides of the development process, and uses that insight both in advising clients and in working to influence the development of policy and processes within the City of Edmonton.

Jason is the current president of the Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA). He joined IDEA to provide an engineering perspective and share his knowledge and expertise in all things infrastructure.