Tag: zoning
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Developer guests at Doug Ford family wedding got fast-track zoning approvals from government
[ad_1] There’s fresh scrutiny of how Premier Doug Ford’s government issued dozens of fast-track approvals to rezone select properties, some of them owned by developers who also stood to benefit from Greenbelt land swaps. Minister’s zoning orders (MZOs) are a powerful tool the province can use to expedite development on a specific parcel of land.…
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Edmontonians voice support for zoning overhaul at public hearing
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Published Oct 16, 2023 • 3 minute read Councillors Jo-Anne Wright, left, Andrew Knack, and Karen Principe take part in the first day of public hearings on potential changes to zoning bylaws in Edmonton on Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia Article content More housing built…
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Opinion: Modernizing zoning rules means more homes in more places
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Oct 13, 2023 • 3 minute read Condos are a very affordable way to start off in the Edmonton real estate market. Photo by David Bloom /Postmedia Article content The City Plan, adopted by Edmonton’s city council in December 2020, forecasted a generational shift in the way our city…
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Opinion: Why Edmonton’s community league federation supports new zoning bylaw
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Oct 06, 2023 • 4 minute read Houses are seen in the Ebbers neighbourhood near 144 Avenue and Ebbers Blvd. in Edmonton, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Photo by Ian Kucerak /Postmedia Article content Last year, Edmonton welcomed close to 40,000 new residents to our city. By 2030, the…
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Calgary city council divided on zoning reform in proposed housing strategy – Calgary
[ad_1] In one week’s time, city councillors will make a decision on a strategy that aims to address housing affordability in Calgary, but one aspect of that strategy has some councillors at odds. One of the around 80 recommendations included in the city’s upcoming housing strategy is around zoning reform, and changing the base residential…
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City should hold a plebiscite on single-family zoning city-wide
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Columnists Published Jun 29, 2023 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute read Article content There seems to be a disconnect of late between City of Calgary administration and the citizens it serves. The decision to cancel Canada Day fireworks, charging fees for residential parking permits and the recent recommendation…
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Tuesday’s letters: New zoning bylaw won’t put a highrise next door
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Path Hyperlinks Letters Printed Jun 20, 2023 • Final up to date 1 hour in the past • 6 minute learn A pedestrian walks their canine previous an underneath building infill house at 11118 64 Avenue, in Edmonton’s Parkallen neighbourhood, Friday June 11, 2021. Photograph by David Bloom /Postmedia Article content material Edmontonians are…