Zoning

Recent stories about zoning


An outdoor cat rubbing up against the side of a concrete building
engagement cycling

Calls for public engagement: Pets, missing links, priority growth areas

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning about gaps in active transportation, animals and pet ownership, and potential rezoning in identified growth areas. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.

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A single electric vehicle charging station installed on the boulevard in a residential area
engagement zoning

Calls for public engagement: Climate, Wîhkwêntôwin, planning in Parkland County

Here are opportunities to inform municipal planning related to climate action, neighbourhood renewal, and more. Please only answer surveys from the municipality 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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Edmonton city council in chambers in August 2023.
city council zoning

On the agenda: District planning, Blatchford infusion, auditor deadlines

This week, councillors will continue to hear from the public about the proposed district policy, discuss an update on Blatchford utilities, and learn about city auditor recommendations.

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A picture of a façade of a business called Marbles that displays its name, services, and phone number.
podcast police

Podcast litigates crime-prevention theory used to block Boyle Street's latest application

A decades-old theory that police have influenced in practice appears to be the latest mechanism employed to refuse a permit for Boyle Street Community Services's planned Mahihkan Kamik overdose-prevention site in Ritchie, guest Jack Farrell explained on Episode 267 of Speaking Municipally.

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Screenshot of an online meeting room that mostly includes young people, plus several city councillors
engagement city council

Calls for public engagement: Youth council, La Perle, Lymburn

Here are opportunities to help inform civic politics, including applying for Edmonton's youth council or commenting on rezoning applications for affordable housing in La Perle and Lymburn.

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An excavator digs through the remnants of a building that has burned down
history city council

Hangar 11 loss called a crucial moment for Edmonton architecture

Dan Rose swore as he watched the flames destroy Hangar 11 on April 22. "I was like, 'For Christ's sakes, we just can't catch a break,'" he told Taproot.

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A vacant lot with a concrete barrier set up around it, viewed from the far side of the street
engagement region

Calls for public engagement: Rezoning on 99 Street, aging in Strathcona County

Here are opportunities to provide feedback to municipal planners about street safety in Brander Gardens, a proposed rezoning on 99 Street, north of Whyte Avenue, and healthy aging in Strathcona County.

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Garbage at an entrance to Central LRT station in downtown Edmonton.
city council business

On the agenda: Night mayor, lights for bikes, cleaning the core

This week, councillors are set to discuss a nighttime economy strategy, upgrades for lights on active transportation routes, and enhanced cleaning services in the core.

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