Blaydon is a Registered Professional Planner with APPI and CIP. He has over 19 years of experience in the areas of land use planning, urban design, statutory policy planning, project management, due diligence, concept planning, land development applications, site planning, and public consultation for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Blaydon has built strong relationships with developers and municipal staff throughout the Edmonton region and believes that communication is key to keeping projects organized and on time. Attention to detail is important at every scale of planning and he has led many successful projects at the site plan, development permit, zoning, subdivision, and neighbourhood scales. His involvement as a Director and on several committees with the Urban Development Institute allows him additional opportunity to stay current with industry best practices and maintain consistent contact with decision makers.