Edmonton study to launch new designs in healthy housing
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The Housing for Health project was introduced Tuesday at city hall and will be led by University of Alberta medical researcher Karen Lee. Continue reading
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Low-income housing project proposed in Terwillegar area
A proposal for a low-income housing project in the Terwillegar area was presented to community members at an open house in the southwest Edmonton neighbourhood Wednesday night. Continue reading
4 townhouse builders announced for Edmonton’s Blatchford development
The first four builders for phase one of Edmonton’s eco-friendly Blatchford neighbourhood have been announced, along with designs and prices for the townhouses they are selling. Continue reading
Jason Kenney wants Alberta exemption on housing stress test
Jason Kenney, in a speech to realtors, says so-called stress tests for home-buyers are unfair. Continue reading
Edmonton housing surplus, low prices to last into mid-2019: economist
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
An over-abundance of houses for sale in the Edmonton area could mean slower sales and lower prices until well into next year, an economist tells Global News. Continue reading
Controversial housing program to be reviewed by City of Edmonton
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
The First Place Program develops townhouses on green spaces that had previously been declared surplus by school boards. Residents have previously expressed concern about the loss of sports fields. Continue reading
Former Knox-Metropolitan United Church demolished to make way for condos
Demolition began Monday on the former Knox-Metropolitan United Church near Whyte Avenue, which is being torn down to make way for a condo building. Continue reading
Edmonton to allow secondary rental suites in duplexes and townhomes
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Effectively immediately, the City of Edmonton will now allow secondary rental suites to be built in duplexes and townhomes. Continue reading
New Edmonton developments to have predictable contributions to community: report
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The City of Edmonton is creating firm guidelines for developers so when they want to build a new project, the surrounding community can bank on the value of amenities they’ll get in return for approval. Continue reading
Group proposes turning Edmonton Coliseum into housing development
By Kim Smith Reporter
A group of architects, engineers and developers has submitted a plan to turn the Coliseum into a housing development, in an effort to revitalize the Edmonton exhibition lands. Continue reading