Housing

Recent stories about housing


A person taps their Arc card at Churchill LRT station.
city council transit

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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Three people in shirts that read "Elev" pose in a kitchen.
business housing

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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An aerial shot of homes in Leduc
business region

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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An Edmonton Transit Service Arc card in front of the Edmonton skyline.
city council transit

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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An aerial shot of 104 Avenue in Edmonton's Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood.
zoning infill

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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Two people hold a sign for the Fyrefly Institute.
health youth

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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A photo of a person walking in a crosswalk
engagement housing

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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The Wild Earth Cafe and Bakery in 2018.
city council housing

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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View of Edmonton's river valley on an overcast day, centred on the Groat Road Bridge, facing east
engagement region

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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