ABout IDEA

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:
Olivia Fung, Principal Architect at NORR
Ryan Eidick, Director at Eins Development Consulting and Lecturer at the University of Alberta

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 nicholas@infilledmonton.com.

Sponsorship form

"In Development" Episode 48: Beyond Brick and Mortar: Strategies for Sustainable Housing Solutions – A Conversation with Jonathan Lay, HomeEd

Join us for a candid conversation on affordable housing as we sit down with Jonathan Lay, Vice President in Projects for HomeEd. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his background in civil engineering to his current role in property management, where he's passionate about crafting communities that thrive.

In this episode, Jonathan breaks down the complexities of affordable housing, clarifying the distinction between affordable housing and housing affordability. We delve into HomeEd's mission of providing near-market housing, offering a blend of market rent and subsidized units to meet the diverse needs of Edmonton's residents.

Discover the faces behind affordable housing as Jonathan shares insights into the demographics of residents, from seniors to single-parent families and new Canadians. Together, we explore the historical trends and challenges in Edmonton's housing landscape and the innovative strategies employed by HomeEd to address these gaps.

From the Affordable Housing Strategy to zoning bylaws and financial support programs, Jonathan highlights the collaborative efforts needed to increase the availability of affordable housing. As we wrap up, Jonathan encourages listeners to educate themselves on affordable housing and advocate for inclusive community development.

Listen to the full episode!

IDEA In the News

Speaking Municipally Listen Here

Check out Speaking Municipally's latest episode. The hosts Mack and Troy discuss infill with Mariah Samji.

Next Home - Read Here

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

CBC News

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.

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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.