Oct 23, 2023
After several years of public engagement sessions, position letters, and presentations to Council, IDEA is thrilled to announce that City Council has approved Zoning Bylaw 20001.
This new regulation marks a significant step toward achieving the vision outlined in the 2020 City Plan. By giving the green light to this zoning bylaw and scheduling its implementation for January 1, 2024, the City Council has shown its commitment to addressing the housing affordability crisis faced by Edmonton and many other Canadian cities.
The updated zoning bylaw will promote a variety of housing options, increased density, and commercial amenities that contribute to the vitality of Edmonton's established neighborhoods.
However, there is still work to be done. IDEA will continue to advocate for further incremental changes to the new Zoning Bylaw to reach the regulatory parity with greenfield needed to achieve the City Plan's ambitious goal of 50% infill in development.
The Zoning Bylaw is not perfect, as we've learned from the feedback of hundreds of Edmonton residents who spoke at the Public Hearing. Continued conversation is an integral part of the process moving forward. Throughout 2024, close monitoring of the bylaw will be crucial to ensure that it aligns with the goals of Edmonton's growth towards a population of 2 million.
IDEA extends its gratitude to the hardworking members of the Administration for crafting the Zoning Bylaw and to our dedicated members who invested countless hours in providing feedback to shape the document into its current form