Housing

Recent stories about housing


A newspaper clipping of an ad for Army and Navy
housing business

A moment in history: Oct. 30, 1973

On this day in 1973, Edmonton's two Army and Navy stores were advertising a winter sale.

Three men pose at a construction site
housing infill

Attainable housing needs to come in all shapes and sizes, proponents say

When Omar Yaqub struggled to help an IslamicFamily client escape domestic abuse, he knew something had to change. That incident and others inspired his work on the Diamond of Dunluce, a forthcoming development that will offer affordable housing for multigenerational living.

Mayor Andrew Knack speaks at a podium near an Alberta flag
city council zoning

On the agenda: Municipal autonomy, public hearing

This week, council will discuss ways to enhance municipal autonomy and consider some rezoning applications.

region housing

Mayors reflect on how best to grow

As the Edmonton region's population continues to grow, it's not easy to keep current residents happy while still making room for new ones, three mayors said during an Oct. 15 event to launch the State of the Region report from BILD Edmonton Metro.

A rendering of a grey development with two front entrances
city council housing

Edmonton releases infill designs amid zoning edict confusion

The City of Edmonton has released seven designs it commissioned from architects across Western Canada that it says are meant to fast-track applications for missing-middle housing while encouraging good design.

A firefighter wields a shovel beside burnt-out shopping carts
city council business

On the agenda: Community court, Belgravia traffic, industrial incentives

This week, councillors will discuss a proposed community court program, potential solutions to traffic in and around Belgravia, and two new incentive programs for industrial development.

Mayor Andrew Knack stands in front of a podium with the Alberta legislature in the background
city council housing

On the agenda: Municipal autonomy, funding outcomes, rezonings

This week, council will discuss its autonomy, look at outcome reports from municipal funding, and consider several rezoning applications.

The Canadian and Albertan flags flap in the wind
city council politics

Your turn: Referendum mail-in ballots due, advance polls open soon

This week's roundup of calls for public engagement begins with a reminder to get your special ballot in the mail or get ready to vote in person in the Alberta referendum.

business city council

Edmonton ordered to revert to former zoning bylaw

The Alberta government says it will force Edmonton to revert its zoning bylaw to where it was before 2024 and reinstate minimum parking requirements to where they were before they were removed in 2020.