Stephanie Swensrude

The City of Edmonton intends to proactively rezone properties in parts of the city that it has determined are ideal for increased density, and it's asking for resident feedback on where larger, multi-family residential buildings and other amenities would work best in these spots.

Edmonton city council returns this week to discuss transit fares, shelter standards, and the sale of a lot to an affordable housing provider.

Two events that focus on encouraging women and girls to get involved in sports are set to close out the summer.

Researchers will establish processes to turn the bitumen found in Alberta's oilsands into carbon fibre, a common building material in sports equipment, automobiles, wind turbines, and mobility scooters, after Alberta Innovates received $10 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada in July.

This week, city councillors return for committee meetings and private council meetings to discuss a proposed composting facility, the city auditor's findings, and recruitment for a city manager.

While the Edmonton region's population booms , provincial housing starts reach record highs , and real estate sales see double-digit increases , numbers suggest a significant portion of the region's new housing is being built in Leduc.

This week, council returns to discuss council appointments to the , an update to the operating and capital budgets, and taller buildings in the Mill Woods Town Centre redevelopment project.

Several industrial companies from Canada's biggest cities are relocating to the Edmonton region.

More Edmonton arts organizations are allowing their patrons to choose what they want to pay for admission in a bid to make art more accessible and convince audiences to return after the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week, councillors are set to attend committee meetings and discuss fare gates at select transit stations, grants for affordable housing, and the city's tax forgiveness policy.