On June 3, Edmonton's Urban Planning Committee will consider amendments to the new zoning by-law. We previously wrote about the zoning by-law and zoning bylaw renewal (ZBR) back in 2023, when it came up for a vote. Now, it's coming back for a review.
In case 2023 feels like a long time ago, the key changes made in the zoning by-law renewal were:
As our member Jacob Dawang has written, ZBR has been a success. It has increased homebuilding in our mature neighbourhoods through gentle density like rowhouses, while maintaining a gradual pace of change. Exactly as intended.
On June 3, city administration is proposing directions for amending the new zoning by-law in response to some feedback. The proposed directions are mostly design-oriented, and we believe that they are generally fine.
However, we expect the usual opposition to show up at the committee meeting. They have been lobbying non-stop for a rollback of the progress we've made through ZBR. Some councillors have hinted that they may move amendments to that end.
That's why we need your support to defend the progress we've made with ZBR. Please take a moment to use our tool below to email council. Tell them that you support the key changes made to our zoning by-law, and that we will never return to the age of exclusionary zoning.
Able to speak at committee? This is the single most impactful action you can take. Find more information on how to speak on our speaking page.
Email your city councillor to let them know of your support for our new zoning bylaw. We've got a template letter you can use as a draft.
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