Overview
- The province formally directed Edmonton on Thursday to roll back zoning changes that allowed more multi‑unit infill and gave the city three months to comply.
- The order restores pre‑2020 rules on minimum on‑site parking and returns earlier limits on housing types, building heights and density.
- Alberta said the restored rules will remain in force while Edmonton carries out an 18‑month land‑use review that includes public consultation and industry talks.
- Edmonton and Calgary leaders criticized the intervention, Edmonton plans a special council meeting and will examine legal options, and Calgary’s mayor warned the step sets a dangerous precedent for local democracy.
- City officials say the rollback could reduce affordable infill options, push homebuilding to the urban fringe and create uncertainty for developers and long‑term infrastructure costs.