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Advocating for a greener Edmonton with more homes and less sprawl.
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Join us for a happy hour before the holidays.
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Since 2024, Edmonton has legalized building more affordable housing options, like row homes, in central neighbourhoods.
While only a small number, less than 1%, of properties have been redeveloped, it makes all the difference for the lives of the local workers who get to live there.
#yeg #yegcc
While only a small number, less than 1%, of properties have been redeveloped, it makes all the difference for the lives of the local workers who get to live there.
#yeg #yegcc
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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"Cookie cutter" housing is good. It's good when cities pre-approve designs, making it easier to add more housing. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/09/t...
This backyard ADU from Type Five is pre-approved by the city
Berkeley's OK means this customizable home — from a local company — can be built quickly and more easily.
www.berkeleyside.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"Cookie cutter" housing is good. It's good when cities pre-approve designs, making it easier to add more housing. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/09/t...
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I'm live from my Edmonton neighbourhood where a single eightplex being built has resulted in the "complete destruction of the neighbourhood".
I am sheltering in the rubble of my single family home, which didn't survive the impact of a rental apartment for the middle class.
#yeg #yimby #yegcc
I am sheltering in the rubble of my single family home, which didn't survive the impact of a rental apartment for the middle class.
#yeg #yimby #yegcc
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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I like living in a place where renting is common and normalized and homeownership culture is not as strong.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I like living in a place where renting is common and normalized and homeownership culture is not as strong.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
Housing unaffordability is a policy choice. When rent goes up, look to your municipal government that has made it too hard to build new homes where people want to live.
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Housing unaffordability is a policy choice. When rent goes up, look to your municipal government that has made it too hard to build new homes where people want to live.
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One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
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The point of urban planning should be to plan, not just run public consultations indefinitely.
This item was basically a request to endorse the directions in the report and move forward to the next stage of engagement. It looks like Committee will defer at Councillor Cheng's request. This would be a deferral on the proposed community engagement until more community engagement is done.
If you're interested in making this spine a little chunkier, the latest on the North York Secondary Plan should be at Planning and Housing Committee on December 3rd. No new details available yet but opposition from the low-rise Neighbourhood is expected.
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The point of urban planning should be to plan, not just run public consultations indefinitely.
We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
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Drinks for density · Luma
Join us for a happy hour before the holidays.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
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One thing I'd always like to point out when NIMBYs say some application isn't producing enough green space: we have the room for lots of green space. We just spend it on parking.
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
One thing I'd always like to point out when NIMBYs say some application isn't producing enough green space: we have the room for lots of green space. We just spend it on parking.
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Also important to note that one of the most anti-transit and anti-infill councillors lost her reelection
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Also important to note that one of the most anti-transit and anti-infill councillors lost her reelection
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Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…
October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…
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My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.
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Great work by @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social on making the case for more housing options in Edmonton. Unfortunate that Toronto is still the go-to counterexample for unaffordability getting out of control.
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Great work by @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social on making the case for more housing options in Edmonton. Unfortunate that Toronto is still the go-to counterexample for unaffordability getting out of control.
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Edmonton defies pundit "wisdom" that infill isn't a vote winner. The lesson? Make a plan with clear, fair rules and most people will understand the vision for the future. Carving out wealthy or vocal neighbourhoods undermines the vision and the process.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Edmonton defies pundit "wisdom" that infill isn't a vote winner. The lesson? Make a plan with clear, fair rules and most people will understand the vision for the future. Carving out wealthy or vocal neighbourhoods undermines the vision and the process.
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Is infill a top election issue in 2025? According to polls, no.
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
Is Infill An Edmonton Election Issue In 2025?
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October 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Is infill a top election issue in 2025? According to polls, no.
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
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Did you see the latest Leger poll on Edmonton’s top issues?
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
August 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Did you see the latest Leger poll on Edmonton’s top issues?
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
A new poll shows that infill is NOT a top election issue for Edmontonians. How can that be, when it seems to be in the news, all the time? 🧵
edmontonjournal.com/news/new-pol...
#yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/news/new-pol...
#yeg #yegcc
August 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A new poll shows that infill is NOT a top election issue for Edmontonians. How can that be, when it seems to be in the news, all the time? 🧵
edmontonjournal.com/news/new-pol...
#yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/news/new-pol...
#yeg #yegcc
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I'm extremely disappointed in this "balanced" plan. This policy would kill a ton of housing where it is needed most, with nothing concrete to make up for it.
Strap in folks, because I have a lot of thoughts that have been brewing over the last few weeks🧵
#yegcc #yeg
Strap in folks, because I have a lot of thoughts that have been brewing over the last few weeks🧵
#yegcc #yeg
It’s no secret: The housing crisis is real.
We must build more homes to stay ahead, ensuring affordability and housing options instead of growth in new areas that will drive up costs.
We must build more homes to stay ahead, ensuring affordability and housing options instead of growth in new areas that will drive up costs.
August 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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There’s a forty unit building going up on 91 street just north of Whyte. It includes two commercial spaces.
I’m personally hoping for a café/ice cream shop, and a bookstore!
I’m personally hoping for a café/ice cream shop, and a bookstore!
August 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
There’s a forty unit building going up on 91 street just north of Whyte. It includes two commercial spaces.
I’m personally hoping for a café/ice cream shop, and a bookstore!
I’m personally hoping for a café/ice cream shop, and a bookstore!
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It's also what enables kids from all socio-economic backgrounds to attend one of the city's most sought-after high schools.
If it wasn't for Queen Alex's apartments, Strathcona High School would be attended almost exclusively by the city's wealthiest people.
If it wasn't for Queen Alex's apartments, Strathcona High School would be attended almost exclusively by the city's wealthiest people.
In Queen Alexandra, midblock apartment buildings have stood beside bungalows for decades. It's what makes this neighbourhood walkable and vibrant, but also quiet and shaded by mature street trees.
August 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
It's also what enables kids from all socio-economic backgrounds to attend one of the city's most sought-after high schools.
If it wasn't for Queen Alex's apartments, Strathcona High School would be attended almost exclusively by the city's wealthiest people.
If it wasn't for Queen Alex's apartments, Strathcona High School would be attended almost exclusively by the city's wealthiest people.
In Queen Alexandra, midblock apartment buildings have stood beside bungalows for decades. It's what makes this neighbourhood walkable and vibrant, but also quiet and shaded by mature street trees.
August 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
In Queen Alexandra, midblock apartment buildings have stood beside bungalows for decades. It's what makes this neighbourhood walkable and vibrant, but also quiet and shaded by mature street trees.
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Wait I just learnt where these two are, and in 3 years I am definitely considering checking if a unit is available in one of these
-Close to LRT
-right beside a grocery store
-easy access to the River Valley
I can see why there is so much demand to live there
-Close to LRT
-right beside a grocery store
-easy access to the River Valley
I can see why there is so much demand to live there
August 7, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Wait I just learnt where these two are, and in 3 years I am definitely considering checking if a unit is available in one of these
-Close to LRT
-right beside a grocery store
-easy access to the River Valley
I can see why there is so much demand to live there
-Close to LRT
-right beside a grocery store
-easy access to the River Valley
I can see why there is so much demand to live there
NEW BLOG POST: Edmonton Needs More Than Tax Incentives for Transit-Oriented Development.
@michaeljanz.bsky.social has proposed tax incentives for building density around LRT. But, we also need to legalize building in the first place.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/janz-to...
#yegcc
@michaeljanz.bsky.social has proposed tax incentives for building density around LRT. But, we also need to legalize building in the first place.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/janz-to...
#yegcc
Edmonton Needs More Than Tax Incentives for Transit-Oriented Development
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August 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
NEW BLOG POST: Edmonton Needs More Than Tax Incentives for Transit-Oriented Development.
@michaeljanz.bsky.social has proposed tax incentives for building density around LRT. But, we also need to legalize building in the first place.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/janz-to...
#yegcc
@michaeljanz.bsky.social has proposed tax incentives for building density around LRT. But, we also need to legalize building in the first place.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/janz-to...
#yegcc
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It's never bad to prove this anew: It's true that housing markets are segmented!
But they're segmented in the exact opposite way as NIMBYs claim: New supply *barely lowers luxury rents*, it mostly *tanks rents in the old buildings* it draws tenants from
But they're segmented in the exact opposite way as NIMBYs claim: New supply *barely lowers luxury rents*, it mostly *tanks rents in the old buildings* it draws tenants from
July 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
It's never bad to prove this anew: It's true that housing markets are segmented!
But they're segmented in the exact opposite way as NIMBYs claim: New supply *barely lowers luxury rents*, it mostly *tanks rents in the old buildings* it draws tenants from
But they're segmented in the exact opposite way as NIMBYs claim: New supply *barely lowers luxury rents*, it mostly *tanks rents in the old buildings* it draws tenants from