Infill

Recent stories about infill


Four units of row housing under construction with a yellow tree in the foreground.
region infrastructure

Edmonton 'still not ready' as 2024 population growth exceeded even breakneck forecast: Knack

Edmonton's population grew even more than expected in 2024, new numbers from the provincial government show.

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A backyard suite that is under construction.
housing zoning

Edmonton on track to approve one garden suite a day in 2024

A backyard housing advocate said he expects the City of Edmonton to issue one new backyard suite permit every day this year, thanks to a combination of revamped zoning and new loan products.

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Bees going in and out of the entrance to a bee box
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Proactive rezoning, urban agriculture

Here are open opportunities to help inform municipal planning on proactive rezoning, agriculture, and a community park. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

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A person walking along a sidewalk looks at houses.
housing infill

IDEA's new leader targets barriers that can limit housing

The new executive director for the Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) says he already sees a city policy that could be changed to get more housing built — and it's a waste bylaw.

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Yellowed archival photo of a two-story brick school
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: St. Anthony school site, transit, cookbook

Here are open opportunities to engage with local governments in the Edmonton region.

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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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A 3D rendering of tall buildings in downtown Edmonton.
city council zoning

On the agenda: Meeting rules, downtown rezoning, board appointments

This week, Edmonton city council is set to discuss proposed changes to its procedures bylaw, an application to rezone a unique parcel of land downtown, and who it will appoint to various boards and committees.

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A photograph of all 12 of Edmonton's city councillors and the mayor in the council chambers at City Hall
city council business

On the agenda: Affordable housing, business footprints, heritage homes

Edmonton's city councillors return to formal meetings this week after a summer break. They are scheduled to discuss a proposed loan to build affordable housing, a proposal to sell two historic city properties, and a possible change to the limit on the size of businesses in certain zones, among other matters.

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A bus drives near construction on 101 Street and Jasper Avenue.
city council business

On the agenda: Edmonton's shrinking share of non-residential taxes, infill damage, construction impact

This week, council committees will meet to discuss options to attract non-residential investment, programs to compensate homeowners negatively affected by infill construction, and grants for business owners near major city construction.

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