What Happens If We Ignore Rural Communities? with Jada Basi

Send us Fan MailIn 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 ColumbiaThe impact of the Instant Towns Act of 1965 on developmentWhy many resource communities now face aging infrastructure and economic challengesWhy these towns still matter to BC’s economy todayHow Indigenous-led utilities and regional partnerships are changing the futureWhat governments, investors, and planners need to do to prepare for the next generation of major projectsWhy the future of BC’s economy may depend more on what we repair than what we build nextJada 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 GroupCitynest.caAdrian [email protected]@adrianrealestatevictoria