Land Use
Recent stories about land use
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.
Municipalities grapple with communicating about data centres
An Edmonton-based communications company is helping Alberta municipalities talk about AI data centres as public opposition grows as rapidly as demand for the facilities.
Data centre campus proposed in northeast Edmonton
An American company has applied to amend planning documents to make it easier to build data centres in northeast Edmonton, as Edmonton city council is set to debate further regulating and restricting the facilities.
On the agenda: Terra Losa toy store, Bonnie Doon, North Glenora
This week, council will hold public hearings for the former Toys "R" Us in Terra Losa, a proposed four-storey development in Bonnie Doon, and a lot across the street from Westmount Shopping Centre.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Your turn: Land use updates in the region
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a public hearing about proposed changes to St. Albert's land use bylaw that would make it easier to build small-scale infill in mature neighbourhoods, as well as transit-oriented development along St. Albert Trail.
On the agenda: Wedgewood space, industrial land, seniors' housing
This week, council will consider a below‑market land sale in Wedgewood Heights, decide whether to remove municipal reserve land in Edmiston Industrial, and review a revised capital request from the largest non-profit social housing operator in Alberta.
On the agenda: District planning, Horse Hill, Belvedere
This week, Edmonton's city council will hear from the public on district planning, and debate rezoning applications.
Calls for public engagement: Animal bylaw, Castle Downs Park, St. Albert land use
Here are some opportunities to offer your input on civic initiatives, including Edmonton's animal bylaw, concept plans for Castle Downs Park, and updates to St. Albert's land use bylaw.