Season 2: Matthijs Weggemans - Development Manager @ Cressey Development Group

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Matthijs Weggemans, Development Manager at Cressey Development Group in Vancouver, for a conversation about career growth, global perspective, and what it means to bring fresh ideas into one of North America’s most competitive development markets.Matthijs’s journey is a unique one. Before relocating to Canada in 2024 to join Cressey Development Group, he built his career in the Netherlands as a Senior Developer and real estate professional, working with leading firms such as Ballast Nedam and Heijmans. That international experience has given him a thoughtful perspective on development, urban planning, and how different markets approach growth, housing, and city-building.What made this conversation especially interesting was hearing how Matthijs has navigated that transition — from Europe to Vancouver — and what lessons he’s brought with him. With a background in Urban Geography and a passion for development, he shared how planning, livability, and design all come together in shaping communities that last.In this episode, we dive into:1) Matthijs’s journey from the Netherlands to Vancouver’s development scene2) The differences between European and Canadian approaches to city-building3) What makes Vancouver such a unique and challenging development market4) Why curiosity, adaptability, and long-term thinking are critical in this industryMatthijs brings a calm, intelligent, and globally informed perspective to the conversation — a reminder that great development is often shaped by people willing to bring new ideas, fresh perspectives, and a deep understanding of how cities evolve.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in urban development, international real estate perspectives, and what it takes to grow in this industry across markets and cultures.🟢 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen.