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Non-AI Summary: Old person who bought her house 70 years ago for a pittance is ready to chain herself to a tree to prevent young people from having an affordable place to live, claims doing so is like being an activist in the 60's, pretends it's about emergency vehicle access.
"Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an empty home from being torn down and turned into an infill eight-plex."
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
Edmonton woman ready to chain herself to tree to stop infill project
Frustration with infill is reaching new heights in Edmonton’s Dovercourt neighbourhood. Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an...
edmonton.citynews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Non-AI Summary: Old person who bought her house 70 years ago for a pittance is ready to chain herself to a tree to prevent young people from having an affordable place to live, claims doing so is like being an activist in the 60's, pretends it's about emergency vehicle access.
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"Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an empty home from being torn down and turned into an infill eight-plex."
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
Edmonton woman ready to chain herself to tree to stop infill project
Frustration with infill is reaching new heights in Edmonton’s Dovercourt neighbourhood. Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an...
edmonton.citynews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
"Constance Williams, who lives near infill development, says she’s prepared to chain herself to a tree to stop an empty home from being torn down and turned into an infill eight-plex."
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/12/16/w...
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I am so beyond weary of all the misinformation surrounding this style of housing. People cite parking concerns, blue/green/black bin chaos, shade/privacy, but the main thing that comes out every time is that they don't want someone different than them coming in to their precious neighbourhoods.
"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
December 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I am so beyond weary of all the misinformation surrounding this style of housing. People cite parking concerns, blue/green/black bin chaos, shade/privacy, but the main thing that comes out every time is that they don't want someone different than them coming in to their precious neighbourhoods.
It's a familiar refrain. "I support building more homes, but I have some concerns". And then the concerns never stop and nothing ever gets built.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
December 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
It's a familiar refrain. "I support building more homes, but I have some concerns". And then the concerns never stop and nothing ever gets built.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
We can always improve, but we also need to call out when "concerns" are just a mask for NIMBYism.
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"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
"Should I chain myself to a tree over this?"
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
A resident in Dovercourt is threatening to because an infill development is being built in her cul-de-sac.
But when we look at the numbers, the area's population has halved in the last 50 years, plenty of parking.
So, probably not
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Late to comment on the RMS data release from last week, but wanted to update this graph on turnover and note that increased vacancy rates and easing rents have enabled more people to move (in most markets). Which is good.
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Late to comment on the RMS data release from last week, but wanted to update this graph on turnover and note that increased vacancy rates and easing rents have enabled more people to move (in most markets). Which is good.
Building more homes in existing, central neighbourhoods is one of the best ways to lower taxes.
#yeg #yegcc
#yeg #yegcc
Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
December 17, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
December 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Don’t like rising property taxes? Consider:
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
- driving less/using transit more (to save our infrastructure)
- welcoming development in your mature neighbourhood (to add rate payers without building new infra)
- buying less from Amazon (they don’t pay taxes to us but use infra)
- going downtown
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As-of-right zoning for housing people, discretionary approvals for housing cars
December 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
As-of-right zoning for housing people, discretionary approvals for housing cars
Our zoning changes have been a success. We have slowed the rent curve, and provided more housing options for people in the neighbourhoods they love.
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
December 12, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Our zoning changes have been a success. We have slowed the rent curve, and provided more housing options for people in the neighbourhoods they love.
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
We're fighting to maintain and build on our progress.
Join us 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/get-involved
#yeg #yegcc
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While Calgary contemplates flushing their progress on zoning down their unfluoridated toilets, Edmonton is reaping our rewards.
#yeg has the most housing under construction since the 90s, and we've got the second-lowest consumer inflation in the country because of it
#yeg has the most housing under construction since the 90s, and we've got the second-lowest consumer inflation in the country because of it
December 11, 2025 at 11:50 PM
While Calgary contemplates flushing their progress on zoning down their unfluoridated toilets, Edmonton is reaping our rewards.
#yeg has the most housing under construction since the 90s, and we've got the second-lowest consumer inflation in the country because of it
#yeg has the most housing under construction since the 90s, and we've got the second-lowest consumer inflation in the country because of it
New housing is itself a community benefit for the simple reason that it provides people with housing choice and affordability in the locations that improve their lives.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
December 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
New housing is itself a community benefit for the simple reason that it provides people with housing choice and affordability in the locations that improve their lives.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
On the other hand, our planning system treats each new housing proposal as a potential nuisance that neighbours are able to veto.
Since 2024, Edmonton has legalized building more affordable housing options, like row homes, in central neighbourhoods.
While only a small number, less than 1%, of properties have been redeveloped, it makes all the difference for the lives of the local workers who get to live there.
#yeg #yegcc
While only a small number, less than 1%, of properties have been redeveloped, it makes all the difference for the lives of the local workers who get to live there.
#yeg #yegcc
December 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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"Cookie cutter" housing is good. It's good when cities pre-approve designs, making it easier to add more housing. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/09/t...
This backyard ADU from Type Five is pre-approved by the city
Berkeley's OK means this customizable home — from a local company — can be built quickly and more easily.
www.berkeleyside.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM
"Cookie cutter" housing is good. It's good when cities pre-approve designs, making it easier to add more housing. www.berkeleyside.org/2025/12/09/t...
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I'm live from my Edmonton neighbourhood where a single eightplex being built has resulted in the "complete destruction of the neighbourhood".
I am sheltering in the rubble of my single family home, which didn't survive the impact of a rental apartment for the middle class.
#yeg #yimby #yegcc
I am sheltering in the rubble of my single family home, which didn't survive the impact of a rental apartment for the middle class.
#yeg #yimby #yegcc
December 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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I like living in a place where renting is common and normalized and homeownership culture is not as strong.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
December 7, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I like living in a place where renting is common and normalized and homeownership culture is not as strong.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
Specifically, I dislike the common idea that you’re a “failure” if you rent (or you’re being “exploited”). And the culture that glorifies rising house prices.
Housing unaffordability is a policy choice. When rent goes up, look to your municipal government that has made it too hard to build new homes where people want to live.
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Housing unaffordability is a policy choice. When rent goes up, look to your municipal government that has made it too hard to build new homes where people want to live.
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One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
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The point of urban planning should be to plan, not just run public consultations indefinitely.
This item was basically a request to endorse the directions in the report and move forward to the next stage of engagement. It looks like Committee will defer at Councillor Cheng's request. This would be a deferral on the proposed community engagement until more community engagement is done.
If you're interested in making this spine a little chunkier, the latest on the North York Secondary Plan should be at Planning and Housing Committee on December 3rd. No new details available yet but opposition from the low-rise Neighbourhood is expected.
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The point of urban planning should be to plan, not just run public consultations indefinitely.
We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
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#yeg #yegcc
Drinks for density · Luma
Join us for a happy hour before the holidays.
luma.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We're doing another drinks for density! Join us for a housing happy hour at Ale Architect. December 13 at 7pm. Sign up on Luma 👇
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
luma.com/x0jifev4?tk=...
#yeg #yegcc
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One thing I'd always like to point out when NIMBYs say some application isn't producing enough green space: we have the room for lots of green space. We just spend it on parking.
November 25, 2025 at 12:39 AM
One thing I'd always like to point out when NIMBYs say some application isn't producing enough green space: we have the room for lots of green space. We just spend it on parking.
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Also important to note that one of the most anti-transit and anti-infill councillors lost her reelection
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Also important to note that one of the most anti-transit and anti-infill councillors lost her reelection
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Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…
October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…
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My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.
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Great work by @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social on making the case for more housing options in Edmonton. Unfortunate that Toronto is still the go-to counterexample for unaffordability getting out of control.
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Great work by @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social on making the case for more housing options in Edmonton. Unfortunate that Toronto is still the go-to counterexample for unaffordability getting out of control.