Housing
Recent stories about housing
On the agenda: Transit fare gates, affordable housing, tax forgiveness
This week, councillors are set to attend committee meetings and discuss fare gates at select transit stations, grants for affordable housing, and the city's tax forgiveness policy.
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Elev and Five Oaks launch student housing project called The Hive
Student-housing matchmaker Elev has teamed with renowned architect Gene Dub's Five Oaks Inc. to open a housing development for students in the Quarters called The Hive.
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Leduc residential construction 'going like gangbusters'
While the Edmonton region's population booms, provincial housing starts reach record highs, and real estate sales see double-digit increases, numbers suggest a significant portion of the region's new housing is being built in Leduc.
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On the agenda: Transit fare increase, shelter standards, affordable housing
Edmonton city council returns this week to discuss transit fares, shelter standards, and the sale of a lot to an affordable housing provider.
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Edmonton seeks input on core properties ripe for redevelopment
The City of Edmonton intends to proactively rezone properties in parts of the city that it has determined are ideal for increased density, and it's asking for resident feedback on where larger, multi-family residential buildings and other amenities would work best in these spots.
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Partnership allows CHEW to increase hours, explore Calgary expansion
The CHEW Project's partnership with Boyle Street Community Services and Youth Empowerment and Support Services (YESS) has helped it emerge from challenging times, expand hours, and now even consider an outpost in Calgary.
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Calls for public engagement: Edgemont park, housing, missing links
Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for parks, water, housing, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.
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On the agenda: Residential parking program, 99 Street development, homelessness funding
This week, councillors will have their last week of meetings before the summer break. They are scheduled to discuss the residential parking program, services for those who are homeless, and a rezoning on 99 Street.
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Calls for public engagement: Walking 102 Avenue, future planning for the river valley
Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for downtown transportation, updates to regulations in the river valley, rezonings, and more.
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