Densification for the sake of densification cannot be a policy objective. Long term impacts on communities and infrastructure have to be considered. Current projects are not providing more affordable housing, especially for families.
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Michael Basok
1 year ago
I’m not sure why existing multi unit properties that have been abandoned or fall derelict are not being considered for densification and made a priority. The easy way is to buy small homes and cram 4 or 8 plex buildings on the smaller lots without consideration of the effects on utility infrastructure and parking issues. Only thing that comes to mind is greed for someone and no consideration of the neighbourhoods and reasons why people choose to buy and live in that area to begin with. A consequence is that some of the people may choose to leave, presenting another opportunity for additional multi unit development.
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Susan Ursulak
1 year ago
Edmonton City Council is ruining our historic Highlands neighborhood! There are six property locations with proposed 4 and 8 unit complexes within 2 blocks of my house. I am not opposed to single family infills but this is totally devastating!
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Kimberley Johnson
1 year ago
I have absolutely nothing against infill (we actually built ours about 15 years ago, back when there were rules around such things.
But densification needs to be done with forethought and planning. Not haphazardly like it is right now.
Let’s fix this while we still can.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
Thank you for organizing Edmontonians. This is a very important statement for all our communities.
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Don Turner
1 year ago
Born and raised here, considering moving because of the infill. Destroyed this neighbourhood !!!
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Lorraine Bodnarek
1 year ago
100% on board. We had an 8
Plex built right behind our single family lot. We actually moved a block away as it was so unsightly and frustrating overshadowing our entire west facing back yard . Please also
Send this to my husband (he is not on this APP. [email protected]
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Cynthia Herzog
1 year ago
Very sad that city council has allowed these massive infills to destroy our beautiful neighbourhood. Why didn’t they choose a less desirable neighbourhood or even their own neighbourhood!
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Anonymous
1 year ago
Even 6 is too many
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Joy Hartman
1 year ago
Agree
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Anonymous
1 year ago
I am not against in-fill. Duplexes or too skinny houses on a large lot are reasonable. 4 plex-8 plex is over kill. Density in my neighborhood is intense with the planned replacement of Strathearn Heights apartments and the replacement of townhouses on 85 st between 95 and 90 avenue.
The developers have had more say in the infill options than residents have. Reduce the impact of over densification in mature neighbourhoods Revise “The Plan”!
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Heather Jamieson
1 year ago
The number of units that can be built on a lot that housed a single home ought to be in keeping with an assurance that the infrastructure, especially water and sewage lines, is sized appropriately so that there is no flooding or other related issues because of old and inadequate sewage and water lines. We also need to consider how many cars any neighborhood can comfortably provide parking for. People living in the neighborhood may need parking and all of us will want to know that family and friends will also find parking within a reasonable distance when they visit. Eight units on a lot that previously had a single home is a number that fails to consider what’s viable not just possible.
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Anonymous
1 year ago
Infill is one thing! Bursting at the seams is another
Even the so called skinnies are priced out of reach. Greed is the operational purpose in all of this so called “ good” for our city
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Jeff Holt
1 year ago
Eight Plexes should not be in single-family neighbourhoods.
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Kaitlyn Wing
1 year ago
Unacceptable for residents of neighborhood's
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Evan Holt
1 year ago
The new homes that are allowed to be built in neighbourhoods by the city are ruining neighborhoods. An 8 plex should not be allowed in single family neighborhoods.
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Beverly Haverstock
1 year ago
Not nearly enough parking available for the number of people predicted to be living at the site. Decreases property values of the homes in the area. Increase in noise level due to number of tenants.
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Gwendolyn Meredith Shone
1 year ago
Control the infill, eliminate more than 4 units on a single family lot.
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Holly-lynn Gusnowsky
1 year ago
Mid-block multi-unit developments are a concern for all, and my concern it that they may impact resale values of properties adjacent to the new build.
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Stephen Binassi
1 year ago
in the last year our street has had three 8 plex, one 32 suite apartment, 8 skinny homes and 3 new buildings in progress. This is out of control and not sustainable. It needs to STOP NOW!!!
Densification for the sake of densification cannot be a policy objective. Long term impacts on communities and infrastructure have to be considered. Current projects are not providing more affordable housing, especially for families.
I’m not sure why existing multi unit properties that have been abandoned or fall derelict are not being considered for densification and made a priority. The easy way is to buy small homes and cram 4 or 8 plex buildings on the smaller lots without consideration of the effects on utility infrastructure and parking issues. Only thing that comes to mind is greed for someone and no consideration of the neighbourhoods and reasons why people choose to buy and live in that area to begin with. A consequence is that some of the people may choose to leave, presenting another opportunity for additional multi unit development.
Edmonton City Council is ruining our historic Highlands neighborhood! There are six property locations with proposed 4 and 8 unit complexes within 2 blocks of my house. I am not opposed to single family infills but this is totally devastating!
I have absolutely nothing against infill (we actually built ours about 15 years ago, back when there were rules around such things. But densification needs to be done with forethought and planning. Not haphazardly like it is right now. Let’s fix this while we still can.
Thank you for organizing Edmontonians. This is a very important statement for all our communities.
Born and raised here, considering moving because of the infill. Destroyed this neighbourhood !!!
100% on board. We had an 8 Plex built right behind our single family lot. We actually moved a block away as it was so unsightly and frustrating overshadowing our entire west facing back yard . Please also Send this to my husband (he is not on this APP. [email protected]
Very sad that city council has allowed these massive infills to destroy our beautiful neighbourhood. Why didn’t they choose a less desirable neighbourhood or even their own neighbourhood!
Even 6 is too many
Agree
I am not against in-fill. Duplexes or too skinny houses on a large lot are reasonable. 4 plex-8 plex is over kill. Density in my neighborhood is intense with the planned replacement of Strathearn Heights apartments and the replacement of townhouses on 85 st between 95 and 90 avenue. The developers have had more say in the infill options than residents have. Reduce the impact of over densification in mature neighbourhoods Revise “The Plan”!
The number of units that can be built on a lot that housed a single home ought to be in keeping with an assurance that the infrastructure, especially water and sewage lines, is sized appropriately so that there is no flooding or other related issues because of old and inadequate sewage and water lines. We also need to consider how many cars any neighborhood can comfortably provide parking for. People living in the neighborhood may need parking and all of us will want to know that family and friends will also find parking within a reasonable distance when they visit. Eight units on a lot that previously had a single home is a number that fails to consider what’s viable not just possible.
Infill is one thing! Bursting at the seams is another Even the so called skinnies are priced out of reach. Greed is the operational purpose in all of this so called “ good” for our city
Eight Plexes should not be in single-family neighbourhoods.
Unacceptable for residents of neighborhood's
The new homes that are allowed to be built in neighbourhoods by the city are ruining neighborhoods. An 8 plex should not be allowed in single family neighborhoods.
Not nearly enough parking available for the number of people predicted to be living at the site. Decreases property values of the homes in the area. Increase in noise level due to number of tenants.
Control the infill, eliminate more than 4 units on a single family lot.
Mid-block multi-unit developments are a concern for all, and my concern it that they may impact resale values of properties adjacent to the new build.
in the last year our street has had three 8 plex, one 32 suite apartment, 8 skinny homes and 3 new buildings in progress. This is out of control and not sustainable. It needs to STOP NOW!!!