Province forcing Edmonton to roll back high-density infill bylaw, mayor says it will cost residents
The province says Edmonton’s rules have reduced property values and parking capacity, and it is requiring a broader land-use review.
- On Thursday, Premier Danielle Smith announced that Alberta is ordering Edmonton to revert to pre-2024 zoning parameters for infill housing, requiring the city to restore previous parking and density rules within three months.
- Smith stated that blanket zoning changes made in 2024 were too permissive, harming property values and causing parking headaches, arguing these measures are necessary to ensure 'responsible' housing growth.
- To develop a 'more balanced' approach, Edmonton city council has 18 months to conduct a comprehensive land-use review, while Calgary must also maintain its pre-2024 bylaw framework.
- Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack has repeatedly opposed provincial intervention in municipal zoning, maintaining that land-use decisions should remain local, despite the city previously amending bylaws to address resident concerns.
- The Housing Accelerator program committed $175 million in 2024 to fast-track more than 5,200 new housing units in Edmonton, as ongoing population growth continues to drive demand for diverse housing options.
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Calgary mayor says Alberta interfering in Edmonton housing sets disturbing precedent
Calgary's mayor says the province’s decision to overturn some Edmonton housing rules is disturbing attack on local democracy. Jeromy Farkas says while the order from Premier Danielle Smith's government is not asking Calgary to do the same on this issue, there's nothing stopping the province from imposing its will on his city on another matter. He says it's important to respect the mandate given to municipal leaders to make decisions deemed best …
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Today In BCAlberta's government targets high-density residential infill
Alberta’s government is taking action to control high-density residential infill by initiating a new regulatory framework for municipalities to follow. Growing concerns about the pace and impacts of infill development […]
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strathmorenow.comAlberta sets provincewide expectations for high-density infill development
Premier Danielle Smith speaks at an Oct. 8 news conference announcing Alberta's new approach to high-density infill development, alongside Municipal Affairs Minister Dan Williams. The province also announced specific zoning directives for Edmonton and Calgary. Screenshot / Government of Alberta.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } Alberta is setting new provincewide expectations for high-density infill development,…
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