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In this special conference episode of the Victoria Real Estate Podcast, Adrian Maclaren records live from the BC 2030: The Future of BC Real Estate Conference in Vancouver, hosted by the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia.

Adrian is joined by Jada Basi, co-owner and Principal of CitySpaces Consulting, a community planning and infrastructure expert with two decades of experience working in rural, regional, and resource-based communities across Western Canada.

The conversation explores:

• What company towns were and how they shaped British Columbia
• The impact of the Instant Towns Act of 1965 on development
• Why many resource communities now face aging infrastructure and economic challenges
• Why these towns still matter to BC’s economy today
• How Indigenous-led utilities and regional partnerships are changing the future
• What governments, investors, and planners need to do to prepare for the next generation of major projects
• Why the future of BC’s economy may depend more on what we repair than what we build next

Jada also shares practical insights for younger planners and entrepreneurs, plus a few personal picks in a fun rapid-fire closing segment.

If you’re interested in real estate, infrastructure, housing policy, or where British Columbia’s economy is heading next, this episode offers a rare look beyond the major cities and into the communities that quietly support the province.

Produced by: The CityNest Real Estate Group
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Adrian Maclaren
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