Infill

Recent stories about infill


A brown, rusty steel truss bridge over the North Saskatchewan River.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets

This week, councillors will hear an update on bridges in the core, vote on amendments aimed at protecting trees on infill lots, and discuss the common budget for the Office of the Councillors.

The exterior of city hall in early winter.
city council sports

On the agenda: Taxes, budget, River Crossing

This week, council will discuss the drivers of tax increases, vote on increasing the budget for various capital projects, and consider approving the first phase of the River Crossing Community Development.

Mid-block infill under construction
city council business

Housing advocates on both sides unhappy with proposed infill changes

As Edmonton city council prepares to decide what to do with some proposed changes to bylaws governing infill, neither opponents nor supporters of infill development are likely to be satisfied with the outcome.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.