Restore Edmonton's Democracy: Rescind. Rethink. Redo

What the city is doing to our neighborhoods is appalling. This should be one of many election topics.

Offers of consultation for residents have always seemed to be just for show in this city, but this approach goes beyond the pale. I can certainly see the impact in our neighbourhood (Belgravia) and I shudder to think how it will work out as more multiple dwelling units are shoe-horned in with no additional parking, no planning for traffic management and absolutely no focus on ensuring there are local services available to reduce the need for travel by personal vehicle.

Limit the number of units for an infill to two.

City council is destroying mature neighborhoods with the huge developments that do not enhance a community. They need to consult community members.

People should be consulted and have a say in how their neighborhoods are being changed .

The importance of including the community for input taking into consideration the surrounding homes and area is crucial. I am not opposed to infill if done properly and with consideration.

I purchased my home based on a quiet and safe neighborhood, lots sunlight and homeowners, not landlords taking care of their properties.

I have two infills developing 8 units to each side of my house. It is very crowded for the size of the land.

Densification must be done thoughtfully and not randomly.

As stated in this petition blanket rezoning without due diligence is akin to anarchy.

Infill is great, the amount allowed with the current zoning is wrecking neighborhoods.

Time for City Administration and City Council,listening to the taxpayers about what they need rather than the wish list they have.

* Parking needs to be included. While they are trying to get people to use transit, most are still using vehicle(s). The fourplex across from me has 11 vehicles between the four units that all park on the street. * There needs to be more transparency about potential conflict of interest for council - what ties do they, or their friends/family, have about building these new infills and garden suites * Affordability is what "they" are saying is driving this. Who can afford to build these multi-plexes? and how many will be owner occupied? They are driving the prices up, both of the build itself and the rent for the units. * Densification without supporting services? A recipe for disaster!

Ridiculously huge infill being built on single lots jeopardizing sewer lines, no provisions or contingencies for the need for extra parking, and aesthetically unattractive ‘boxes’ jeopardizing the character of established and mature areas. Destruction / removal of existing trees seems counter intuitive to our city’s usual stance.

Thank you for doing this!

The scale and style of recent infield development is completely out of character with the surrounding neighborhood. I am disheartened for myself and my neighbours who have invested both financially and emotionally in our homes in neighborhoods. It’s difficult not to feel that developers—many of whom lack long-term commitment to the communities they’re building in—are being prioritized over the voices of existing residents.

Thank you

We need to put the old guidelines back in effect.

Older neighbourhoods character should be preserved. Parking is an important aspect of planning. It should be mandated. No one would walk in -40C

Increased housing density is ok so long as it is keeped together in designated clusters and out of mature neighborhoods.