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Edmonton Council Watch
Council approves major transit-oriented development near Century Park LRT station while advancing housing diversity across multiple neighbourhoods.
Edmonton City Council held a packed public hearing this week, considering 13 zoning and land use changes across the city. The biggest decision: enabling high-density, mixed-use development adjacent to the Century Park Transit Centre. Council also approved new housing options in established neighbourhoods like Holyrood and The Uplands, plus commercial and industrial rezoning in several areas.
Century Park Transit-Oriented Development (Bylaw Charter Bylaw 21405, Bylaw 21406, Bylaw 21407)
Council approved three related bylaws to enable transit-oriented development next to the Century Park Transit Centre in Ermineskin. The changes amend the Whitemud District Plan, create a new special zoning area, and allow for higher-density mixed-use buildings designed to maximize transit ridership and create a walkable community around the LRT station.
The Impact: Expect apartments, shops, and offices rising near Century Park LRT within a few years.
Holyrood Mixed-Use Development (Bylaw Bylaw 21401)
A rezoning in the Holyrood neighbourhood will allow medium-scale mixed-use development, bringing more housing options and potentially ground-floor commercial spaces to this mature area near the river valley. This is part of the city's ongoing effort to add gentle density and services to established communities.
The Impact: More housing and local businesses could be coming to Holyrood soon.
The Uplands Housing Diversity (Bylaw Bylaw 21402)
Council approved zoning changes in The Uplands neighbourhood to permit a wider range of small to medium-scale housing types. This could include duplexes, townhouses, and low-rise apartments alongside single-family homes, giving residents more housing choices in this southwest community.
The Impact: The Uplands will see more diverse housing options beyond single-family homes.
Stillwater Neighbourhood Plan Update (Bylaw Bylaw 21403, Bylaw 21404)
Two bylaws updated the Stillwater Neighbourhood Structure Plan and rezoning to accommodate small-scale commercial development, preserve natural areas, create smaller parks, and allow diverse residential housing. This shapes how this newer southeast neighbourhood will develop while protecting green spaces.
The Impact: Stillwater gets balanced growth: shops, homes, and protected natural areas.
Downtown Mid-Rise Residential Development (Bylaw Bylaw 21393)
A downtown rezoning will enable mid-rise multi-unit residential buildings with pedestrian-friendly ground floors. The change aims to add more people living downtown while ensuring new buildings contribute to walkable, active streets rather than blank walls at street level.
The Impact: More downtown apartments coming, designed to make streets more walkable.
EPCOR Water Services 2026 Operating Plan
The Utility Committee reviewed EPCOR's operating plan for water and wastewater services in 2026. This annual presentation outlines service levels, infrastructure investments, and operational priorities for the city's water utility. The plan affects water quality, reliability, and future rate considerations.
The Impact: EPCOR outlined its water service priorities and spending for the year.
📌 Worth Noting
The Century Park transit-oriented development represents one of Edmonton's most significant opportunities to build a walkable, transit-connected community. With LRT access already in place, this could become a model for future station-area development.
Sources: City of Edmonton eSCRIBE
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