Infill
Recent stories about infill
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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