Recent Blog Posts - IDEA

Narrow Lots, Garage Suites, and More
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Today Tegan Martin-Drysdale presented to Executive Committee on behalf of IDEA, in support of the proposed bylaw amendments to allow narrow lot homes and garage/garden suites throughout all RF1 neighbourhoods....
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IDEA Fall Social 2014
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On Tuesday the 21st. We’re hosting a fall social for IDEA members to connect and also chat about zoning and code proposals to foster better infill in Edmonton. The event...
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IDEA Panel Event: Mature Neighbourhood Zoning & School Closures
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As mentioned in our previous blog post “RF3 VS RF1 ZONES IN MATURE NEIGHBOURHOODS”, we will be hosting another panel discussion on June 11th to discuss the connections between zoning...
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IDEA AGM June 4th
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IDEA’s Annual General Meeting will be held this week on Wednesday the 4th. Here are the details: The meeting will be held at the Downtown Edmonton Community League (map) Doors...
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RF3 vs RF1 Zones in Mature Neighbourhoods
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On April 15th, 2014, Councillor Michael Walters made an inquiry to City Administration to investigate RF3 zones in mature neighbourhoods, why they exist, and how they impact infill development and...
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NY Times Article: Grandma Never Had It So Good
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NY Times Article: Grandma Never Had It So Good
Photo by Laure Joliet for the New York Times An interesting read recently from the New York Times on lane way housing in Portland, Oregon. With two key policy changes...
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Launch of IDEA(s) 1.0
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IDEA(s) 1.0 is a project that we have been working on since fall of 2013, and today we are happy to finally share it with you.  In September and October...
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In The Media: February issue of Avenue Magazine
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Tegan Martin-Drysdale, President of IDEA, was featured in this month’s Avenue Magazine article on infill development in Edmonton.  You can read the article here, and post your comments below. http://avenueedmonton.com/articles/the-way-we-build
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IDEA Communications Director: We are recruiting!
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We would like to add a new Communications Director to our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer position, with the following intended duties: Attending monthly board meetings & providing...
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Infill Action Initiative Call for Stage 2 Participation
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Infill Action Initiative Call for Stage 2 Participation
The Evolving Infill Initiative is a collaborative project that is aiming to create an Infill Action Plan to shape the City’s plan to advance Infill: “Evolving Infill is a project...
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How Walkability Raises Home Values in US Cities
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How Walkability Raises Home Values in US Cities
A reportreleased in 2009 indicates that walkability in several major US cities is strongly correlated with higher housing values. The convenience and variety of walkable neighbourhoods as well as the...
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New Toronto Tower Proposes No Car Parking Stalls
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New Toronto Tower Proposes No Car Parking Stalls
An interesting application was submitted to theCity of Toronto for a 69-storey skyscraper with a street level reconstructed heritage structure façade. The building is to house 580 rental suites only...
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CBC Radio Interview with Mayors Don Iveson and Naheed Nenshi
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CBC radio hosted a Q and A with both our Mayor Don Iveson and Mayor Naheed Nenshi from the City of Calgary. Infill was discussed between the 27 and 31...
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City of Edmonton Green Home Guide
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City of Edmonton Green Home Guide
The City of Edmonton has put out the Green Home Guide, which gives suggestions for homeowners on how to make their homes more energy efficient and contribute to making Edmonton...
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A New Voice for Infill: Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) Launches on July 18, 2013
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We are pleased to announce the launch of the Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) on July 18, 2013.  IDEA is a unique, local...
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