Infill
Recent stories about infill
On the agenda: Police annual report, rezoning, Rice Howard Way
This week, council will consider creating a permanent clean energy retrofit program, review the Edmonton Police Service's annual report, and decide if it will establish a pedestrian-friendly entertainment district downtown.
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On the agenda: Infill fire assessments, EPCOR, waste surplus
This week, council is scheduled to discuss improved timelines for fire assessments on infill developments, EPCOR's performance measures, and a surplus in the waste services department.
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Bill 20 offers power to accelerate housing through property tax breaks
While Bill 20 has drawn heat for changes to local governance and elections in Alberta, it also contains measures that will for the first time allow municipalities to offer property-tax breaks or deferments for up to 15 years on all residential properties.
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On the agenda: Potential tax increases, Windsor Park rezoning, supportive housing
This week, council will make adjustments to the city's operating budget, look at a rezoning in Windsor Park, and discuss supportive housing projects at risk of losing funding.
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On the agenda: Climate and Blatchford audits, board recruitment
This week, council will look at audits on climate action and Blatchford redevelopment, as well as get an update on civilian recruitment for boards and committees.
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As Ottawa pushes for density near transit, research shows Edmonton has challenges
The federal government's recent push for cities to change rules that have limited dense housing near high-frequency transit has underlined new research, which shows Edmonton has not added population in many of these areas for decades.
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Neighbours who developed multifamily 'gem' look to replicate success
A group of North Glenora neighbours who collaborated to build multifamily housing in their own backyards have already netted an Urban Design Award and are now looking to repeat their climate-focused success in another mature neighbourhood, just with a smaller footprint.
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Podcast pick: In Development
If you're a nerd for how our city is put together, In Development from the Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) is aimed squarely at you.
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Rezoning applications propose increased density in Windsor Park and Westmount
Two rezoning applications that would allow more dense mid-rise buildings will be considered at a public hearing on Tuesday, May 18.
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