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The Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA) is a non-profit organization made up of passionate Edmontonians working together to drive change towards people-centered communities.
What is Infill?
Infill is the process of developing vacant or under-used land within existing urban areas that are already developed. Infill can consist of demolishing a building and replacing it with something new. It also includes the development of residential, commercial, mixed-use or institutional on vacant lots in existing neighbourhoods.
Thank you for A decade of Driving change towards people-centured communities!
IDEA HAS A PODCAST: IN DEVELOPMENT
Welcome! To the In Development podcast.
This is the podcast for all you city-builders, city-shapers and city-dwellers out there that care about driving change towards people-centred communities. On In-Development we talk about how Canadian cities develop in and up.
The Hosts:
Lilit Houlder is a local planner in Edmonton who works with a consulting firm, Invistec Consulting Ltd.
Allison Rosland is an urban planner with six years of planning consulting experience in urban and rural contexts.
INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING OUR PODCAST?
Sponsorship of the podcast helps IDEA achieve our mission of building people-centered communities and advocacy for infill. It also provides valuable exposure of your company to the hundreds of listeners that subscribe to the series.
If you or your organization is interested in supporting In Development, please download the “Sponsorship Form” below and email it to info@infilledmonton.com.
In Development Episode 50: Revitalizing Downtown Edmonton: Leadership and Vision with Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEO
Join us for a dynamic episode of the In Development podcast as we sit down with Chelsea Whitty and Jordan Riemer, two innovative urban planners making significant impacts on Edmonton's urban landscape.
Jordan Riemer is an Urban Planner in Edmonton who specializes in merging equity and land-use considerations into transportation planning. With a background that includes six years at DIALOG, Jordan has been involved in major projects such as the Valley Line West LRT and the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program, showcasing his expertise in solving complex city-building challenges.
Chelsea Whitty is an Associate at DIALOG, where she excels in urban design, sustainable integration, and public engagement. Her portfolio includes significant projects like Kinistinâw Park and the MacEwan University Campus Master Plan, demonstrating her commitment to creating thoughtful and resilient urban environments.
In this episode, we delve into the transformative projects shaping Edmonton's future. Jordan discusses his work on the Valley Line LRT and Edmonton's approach to Sustainable Urban Integration (SUI), emphasizing how innovative transit design can enhance community connectivity and accessibility. Chelsea Whitty shares insights into her projects, focusing on the importance of public engagement and collaborative urban design.
Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in urban planning as Jordan and Chelsea share their experiences and visions for Edmonton's growth. Discover how their collaborative approaches and innovative thinking are driving positive change in the city.
Tune in to learn more about the exciting projects redefining Edmonton's urban landscape and the passionate planners behind them.
IDEA In the News
Check out Speaking Municipally's latest episode. The hosts Mack and Troy discuss infill with Mariah Samji.
Have you read @nexthome_ca latest article about Infill, City Plan and Blatchford? "Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in Edmonton these days. It has certainly become a way of life, and even more importantly, a where to live."
Edmonton reaches goal to have infill units make up 25% of new homes
In response to significant delays at Alberta Land Titles, and to help preserve Edmonton’s reputation as an affordable big city at the heart of a prosperous and growing region, Development Services is pleased to extend the opportunity for small-scale residential infill projects to be built on unregistered lots.
IDEA Research
Site Specific Development Control Provision Assessment Report (2019 -2020)
IDEA Research
Over 2019 and 2020 IDEA's Data and Analytics Committee review and analyzed public DC2 data to find similarities, discrepancies and adjustments that need to be made in the zoning bylaw renewal to make for the update to be successful.
A high level review of the research is below, read the full report here: IDEA Research - Direct Control 2 Assessment Report
Most of the DC2s analyzed in this study could be adopted under conventional zones provided more flexibility in the Regulations of the Zoning Bylaw, especially in the following cases:
Allowing mixed uses along main corridors regardless of the zone.
Providing for more supportive community services in residential districts.
Provide for higher densities and a more pedestrian and transit-oriented design in existing medium and high-density zones.
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