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Edmonton city councillor Karen Principe has tabled a motion asking city staff to report to council on the impact multi-unit infill housing may be having on nearby property values.
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“Other concerns I’m hearing about are waste removal and parking issues.
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There are many issues residents are concerned about when it comes to the impact of infill in their neighbourhoods,” said Principe, who represents Ward tastawiyiniwak.
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Belgravia resident Felix Meier-Stephenson said he supports densification but believes some developments are too large for established neighbourhoods.
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“We need densification, but there is such a thing as too much of it and in the wrong spot.
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I don’t think an 18-unit building fits this neighbourhood,” Meier-Stephenson told Global News.
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The city’s zoning bylaw changed at the start of 2024 to allow more infill development.
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“We’re not talking about single-family infill.
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We’re talking about developments ranging from sixplexes to 16-unit buildings,” said Dallas Moravec of Edmonton Neighbourhoods United.
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The group, which opposes multi-unit infill development, funded a study examining the issue between January 2024 and September 2025.
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After controlling for housing characteristics, neighbourhood factors and market conditions over time, the study found homes within 50 metres of multi-unit infill developments sold for about 7.4 per cent less on average.
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Among the properties examined, the estimated average impact was about $34,000 per sale, with losses ranging from about $19,000 to $65,000.
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The study only examined properties that sold and did not include homes that were listed but did not sell, or listings that expired, were terminated or relisted.
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Edmonton Neighbourhoods United is now working with a statistician on an updated analysis using more recent data.
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The group expects the work to be completed later this month.
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Principe said a city report could provide residents with more information about the issue.
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“It’s nuanced, but it would be nice to see for transparency and to give residents the information they’re looking for because there are a lot of concerns,” she said.
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There is no timeline for when the city report could be completed.
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Meier-Stephenson said residents are not opposed to infill development but want input on what is appropriate for their neighbourhood.
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“We’re not against infill, but we would like to have a say on what comes here and what is reasonable,” he said.
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