BETTER INFILL
The Character and Soul of Our City
BetterInfill is unwavering in its commitment to improving Edmonton’s approaches to infill, from better neighbourhood engagement and notification, to better design and tree protection, to better understanding of infill economics and mental health issues.
Done well, infill strengthens Edmonton. Done poorly, it does serious damage. Let’s do it better.
PUBLIC EVENTS
In September, BetterInfill hosted a public event titled “Rethinking Edmonton Infill: The Next Chapter,” focused on two topics: economics and design. More than 150 people listened as economist David Crittenden and architect Barry Johns presented analysis and ideas for improving Edmonton’s approach to infill. Judging by the questions and many lingering conversations, people were eager to learn and engage.
You can watch video of each presentation at the following links:
The Coalition for Better Infill is a network of citizens from across Edmonton who are deeply concerned about the city’s de-regulation of the infill development industry.
Our supporters include planners, architects, and engineers; environmentalists and builders; community organizers, entrepreneurs, seniors and young families.
Better Infill is run by volunteers and funded by donations.
IMPORTANT READS:
Buried Report Reveals City Knew of Public Concern Before Zoning Vote | A 72-page report buried deep in an online library reveals Edmonton city hall knew there was widespread public concern about the new zoning bylaw months before council passed it. The problem for city councillors: they may have never seen it.
You’ve heard claims that infill improves housing affordability. Better Infill examines the evidence and the theory in this in-depth article. SPOILER ALERT: the intuitive sense that increasing infill automatically improves housing affordability is not how it works.
Changes to bylaws give huge flexibility to infill developers and take away most opportunities for you to appeal projects, even on your own block.
This means your new district plan could allow for a mid-rise or high-rise building to be built next door.
Imagine the uncertainty of not knowing what could be built beside you.
Are you Aware?
Our group emails go to hundreds of people every few weeks, and are forwarded to countless more. See what the buzz is about. Sign up below (note: our lists are not for sale).