Infill

Recent stories about infill


A home under construction next to an older home in Garneau
housing infill

Groups target turning character homes into co-ops to protect neighbourhood heritage

Some residents of mature Edmonton neighbourhoods are working to create ways to preserve the character of their neighbourhoods by converting older homes into co-op housing.

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A graphic showing responses to a survey question.
yegvote infill

Edmonton's approach to infill: Where the candidates stand

Most candidates seeking a seat on Edmonton's council in October said infill should proceed at a slower pace with stronger regulations in response to a question on Taproot's candidate survey.

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An apartment building under construction in the Strathcona neighbourhood.
city council housing

Here are the proposed changes to Edmonton's zoning bylaw set for debate this week

Zoning regulations that city council approved in 2023, which allow for larger, multi-family buildings on many lots in most neighbourhoods, could be partially reversed after a public hearing on June 30. That's when Edmonton's council is set to debate several proposed changes to the zoning bylaw. If passed, the changes would limit the size and location of multi-family buildings in redeveloping neighbourhoods.

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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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