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Darlene
Jehn
Developer
mddl

Area of Expertise

Costing
Urban Planning
City Approvals
Project Management
Pre-Development + Site Acquisition

Region

Calgary & Canmore, Alberta

Darlene Jehn brings over 12 years of experience in urban planning and land development, having worked in various capacities for municipalities, private consulting firms, and developers. As the former Vice President of Development for a real estate corporation, Darlene successfully led and managed a real estate portfolio valued at over $450 million, encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial projects. For the past 8 years, she has been a successful investor in residential and commercial real estate. Darlene holds a Bachelor degree in Urban Planning from the University of Waterloo and an Master’s degree in Sustainable Urban Development from the University of Oxford. She is a certified Project Management Professional, a Registered Professional Planner and a Member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. Darlene has previously served as an elected Board Member for the Bow Valley Builder and Developers’ Association, the Town of Canmore Subdivision and Development Board, and the Town of Canmore Planning Commission.

Pick this person if you want to:

  • Benefit from expert mentorship to enhance your skills in managing land development projects effectively
  • Navigate municipal policies and secure development approvals
  • Review pre-development processes and soft cost budgets
  • Review high-level pro forma assessment
  • Overcome obstacles and gain clarity on actionable next steps to advance your project

This expert is right for you if you are looking for:

  • Cost estimation and budgeting
  • Site evaluation
  • Site selection and acquisition
  • Planning policy
  • Zoning and rezoning applications
  • Regulatory approvals
  • Land development project management