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Jaydan
Tait
Urban Planner
Attainable Homes Calgary

Area of Expertise

Land Development
Pre-Development + Site Acquisition
Real Estate
Construction
Legal
Design Development
Finance
City Approvals
Development Permit + Building Permit
Environmental Considerations

Region

Alberta

Jaydan Tait is the President and CEO of Attainable Homes Calgary (AHC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Calgary dedicated to creating affordable housing solutions for middle-income Calgarians. With a focus on addressing the city's supply-constrained housing market, AHC develops a range of housing types, from for-sale townhouses to rental apartments, ensuring that hardworking individuals with steady jobs can access quality, affordable homes.

With over two decades of experience in the development industry, Jaydan has led land acquisitions, project design, and the delivery of multifamily and mixed-use developments across Calgary. A registered professional planner, he holds a master’s degree in Planning from the Faculty of Environmental Design at the University of Calgary. In addition to his professional achievements, Jaydan teaches a course on Development and Planning at the Haskayne School of Business, sharing his expertise with the next generation of industry leaders.

Through his leadership, mentorship, and teaching, Jaydan offers valuable insights into urban planning, housing development, and strategies to tackle affordability challenges, making a meaningful impact on Calgary's housing landscape.

Pick this person if you want to:

  • Understand affordable housing development and planning strategies
  • Navigate the challenges of land acquisition and project design
  • Explore solutions for addressing housing affordability and supply constraints
  • Gain insights into the planning and approval process for multifamily and mixed-use developments
  • Receive mentorship and expertise on creating attainable housing options for middle-income populations

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

  • Comparative Market Analysis
  • Land Valuation and Appraisal
  • Financial Pro Formas
  • Financial Reporting
  • Cost Estimation and Budgeting
  • Project term financing
  • Project Term Financing
  • Land Financing
  • CMHC MLI Select Construction Financing
  • Conventional Construction Financing
  • Site Evaluation
  • Land Agreements and Contract
  • Site Selection and Acquisition
  • Environmental Assessments
  • Geotechnical Investigations
  • Planning Policy
  • Zoning and Rezoning Applications
  • Subdivision Planning
  • Regulatory Approvals
  • Navigating Political Landscape
  • Community Engagement
  • Public Consultations
  • Stakeholder Negotiations
  • Communication and Reporting
  • Site Layout Design
  • Sustainability and Innovation
  • Optimizing Building Efficiency
  • Alternative Energy (Solar Panels, etc.)
  • Land Development Project Managemnet
  • Construction Management
  • Scheduling
  • Contractor Selection and Management
  • Quality Assurance and Control
  • Contingency Planning