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Friday, April 29, 2011

City Explores the Subdivision of 50 foot House Lots
By Valerie @ 3:59 PM :: 847 Views :: 2 Comments ::

:: Planning Matters - Civic Affairs, City of Edmonton News

The city is considering reducing the minimum lot width from 39 feet (12 m) to 25 feet (7.62 m) so that a standard house lot can be subdivided to allow the building of two single family homes. If the present regulations for single family homes was applied to these ‘skinny homes’, a 1300 square foot house could be built with a single detached garage, and a small back yard.

What do you think of this idea?

For more information go to www.edmonton.ca and search for Subdivision of 50 foot lots (click here).

A report is going to Executive Committee of City Council on June 15^th, so get your comments to City Council prior to this date, and as always, please cc EFCL: Bev.Zubot@efcl.org.

Comments

By dekeorama @ Saturday, April 30, 2011 8:24 PM

Smaller housing forms are poplular in many cities. If the opportunity to introduce more people into a community, then it's a great idea. communities survive with people, not the memories the residents have of what their community used to be. Housing prices are going up, smaller lotted houses are a cost effective alternative. 1300 square feet was the average size of most houses in these mature neighbourhoods, the only difference is the lot size. People judge decisions such as these by what their personal preference is.

The zoning change won't result in a housing form all people will like. It will provide an opportunity for new people to move into a community, to contribute to businesses, help keep schools running, and ensure community leagues survive.

As a representative of community leagues the EFCL should not be making social commentary, or judgement based on personal opinion, they should be endorsing and supporting initiatives that contribute to the growth of communities.

The shape and look of our communities are changing, tomorrows neighbourhoods won't look like they did in the 1950's. Let's find a way to make these ideas work!

By Bev @ Wednesday, May 18, 2011 5:53 PM

Nothing wrong with small or moderately sized homes.

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