Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA)
IDEA is a community of committed Edmontonians passionate about the positive transformation of our mature and existing NEIGHBORHOODS.
“we encourage high quality and vibrant infill development in greater Edmonton.”
OUR PURPOSE
IDEA is a proactive group that provides education and resources on infill development to the community and industry. We help to connect organizations, experts, businesses and individuals in order to encourage high-quality and vibrant infill development in greater Edmonton.
Our members encompass people who share a forward-looking vision of an Edmonton that is vibrant, walkable, efficient, flexible, resilient, sustainable, and healthy. We drive change towards people-centred communities.
OUR MISSION
To promote and advocate for high-quality infill development within Edmonton.
our vision
For Edmonton’s existing neighbourhoods to flourish as complete communities with diverse housing and healthy lifestyle choices.
Since 2017 IDEA has worked on many amazing projects
Zoning bylaw changes – more than we can mention here! Secondary suites, garden suites, midblock row housing, no more parking minimums, and major fixes to the low and mid-rise multi-family zones.
Support on infrastructure – 22.4 Million dollar cost share program for water main upgrades to missing middle infill projects.
Builder Education Program and the Expedited Permit Process – over 70 successful participants to date, development permit timelines reduced to 20 days and builder permit timelines reduced to 15 days for qualified applicants; infill complaints cut in half.
Major changes to policy framework – City Plan calls for 50% of all development to be infill.
Dozens of events – over 25 webinar learning sessions and over 20 fantastic in-person events.
Dedicated volunteers – 40 active volunteers in addition to our amazing board members.
In Development podcast – our bimonthly chat about redeveloping Canadian cities.
Growth in membership – IDEA now has 190 members!
