What LDI Does - London Development Institute

What The LDI Does For Development In London

Our Role in London

The London Development Institute (LDI) is a member-based organization representing most land developers in the London area. LDI has been the leading voice on development issues in our City for more than 40 years. Our goal, working with our partners in local government and the community, is to build a better London.

Our Core Advocacy Functions

Represent and present LDI positions to City Council, UTRCA and the Province of Ontario

Attend and participate, as needed, all committees and public meeting events that affect the development industry

Promote the development industry interests using available communication tools

Work on immediate issues to improve current service levels in development, planning and building departments

Proactively promote the interests of the development industry through ongoing relationships with elected officials and staff including the senior management at City Hall

Primary Policy Activity for 2025

UTRCA

Work to achieve change in the CA’s interaction with the industry to improve the delivery of service and accountability in the planning application process

Urban Growth Boundary

Get the city to start the process of review for the current growth boundary

Housing Affordability

Work on opportunities for the private sector development industry to improve the affordability of housing in London

Environmental Management Guidelines

Work to improve the proposed updated guidelines

Dingman EA

Achieve an appropriate and accurate flood line to protect development opportunities

Development Fees Review

Work to ensure city development fees are accurate and accountable

Rethink Zoning

Work to make sure flexibility is built into new zoning by-laws

Continuous Improvement Process at City Hall

Work to reduce the amount of red tape in the development applications processes

Promote LDI Initiated Policy Changes

For example, the VLC public meeting requirements, Archaeological report process portal at the Province of Ontario