Zoning gets a bad rap, and understandably so. Zoning has historically contributed to social and economic issues within cities by increasing housing prices, supporting racial and class segregation and decreasing quality of life for residents. Despite its reputation, zoning isn't evil at its core.
Curious about what kind of research went into Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw Renewal? Sandeep Agrawal talks about how his research informed the new bylaw’s equitable approach to zoning. For more information on the Zoning Bylaw Renewal check out these resources: Assessing inequity in zoning bylaw: A case of Edmonton, Canada City of Edmonton Zoning Bylaw document library Edmonton's New Zoning Bylaw Making…
Alberta's farmland is being lost to development. According to the provincial government's 2022 report, Alberta saw a loss of over 23,000 hectares of agricultural land from 2011 to 2020 with an additional loss of 13,071 from 2021 to 2022. Much of the lost land was highly productive crop land. Dr. Brent Swallow, Professor of Agricultural and Environmental Economics at the University of Alberta, says…
What's the deal with Edmonton's Zoning bylaw renewal? Join ALI's Aysha Wu and City of Edmonton City Planner Trevor Illingworth to learn all about zoning, the bylaw renewal and what's next for zoning in Edmonton.
Renewable energy in Alberta has been a hot issue in the news, particularly following the Government’s announcement in August of a 7 month moratorium on the development of renewable energy. The government stated that the moratorium intends to address concerns about land use from municipalities and land owners.
Scorching summer temperatures and smoky skies have increased Albertan’s awareness of natural disaster risk. However, a lack of effective risk communication in the province may be keeping Albertans from understanding the extent to which natural disasters may impact their lives and what action they can take.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sandeep Agrawal as the new leader of the Alberta Land Institute effective July 1, 2023. Sandeep joins us from the School of Urban and Regional Planning at the U of A, where he served as Professor & Director and Associate Chair, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences.