Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.

Here is another way to look at the housing disaster

It wasn't fake. It was edited. But Reagan really did spend a five-minute speech – an April 25, 1987, national radio address that the Reagan Library has published on YouTube – to rail against tariffs. It was a full-throated expression of support for free and fair trade. https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv

The myth that there are "hundreds of thousands" of vacant units wasn't true when local NIMBYs said it in 2024 and it's not true when the Attorney General of Ontario says it today. Tenants shouldn't have their rights weakened because of the Ford government's failure to build.

Legalize it! All of the ones in this thread.

Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…

My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.

You can get elected on values and not watered down nothingness or trying to be a version of the one in power (message to Ontario liberal leadership candidates)

Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came. Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations. Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...

Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly re-elected a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came. Now, it's time to build ⚒️. #yegcc #yeg

"Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing — not necessarily individual home values — must fall to restore affordability in Canada." This is not possible. More homes or any type will impact some part of the market.

City Planning Staff are recommending an exemption to the garden suite by-law for Craven road (first picture) to add additional setbacks due to a privacy concern because of the unique nature of Craven road. I will just point to streets in... most other countries. secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...

Such a weird rhetoric that Edmonton is "falling behind", and that significant change in council is how we catch back up We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development Like I don't get the mindset here

Is infill a top election issue in 2025? According to polls, no. Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection. While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues. Read more 👇 www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-... #yeg #yegcc

Some members of ANTIFA!

Disagree with @keithgerein.bsky.social here re: bike lanes: "council might have saved itself some political headaches if smaller, quieter amounts were committed..." ANY amount is too much for haters. $20 MILLION FOR BIKE LANES, IN THIS ECONOMY? I'm glad council just went for it.

Strange scenes at Planning and Housing Committee yesterday: a heritage listing of a 1930s 4plex in Leaside was upheld over objections of residents and neighbours. The residents clearly know what's up, even as the City sticks to canned lines that listing is no big deal, doesn't impede development.

What a great proposal, I can't wait for the government to "unlock" all these empty units so we can have true affordable housing: uninsulated cottages in Haliburton. www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

On the flip side, Alberta and Nova Scotia have been seeing (net) interprovincial inflows. Inflows in Nova Scotia slowed a bit but it's still going strong, Alberta is off its peak but still at very high net inflows.

I sometimes think it'll be our downfall. Nothing will ever get done. I had a neighbour email me the other day asking for help trying to stop the Dufferin bus rapid transit lane cuz I "care and write about the city". Didn't read my column in support of the lane in spring i guess. Endless opposition.

NIMBYism is a huge cultural problem. It's been empowered for years where it becomes normalized into law, and the default of what we're used to. We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.

We've got mayoral polling data! @andrewknack.bsky.social has taken an early lead over Tim Cartmell who keeps losing support as people learn more about him (lol) And despite the media really strongly pushing infill as an issue, it doesn't seem to be a chief concern to voters in this poll

Today in #yegcc, public speaker says apartments are not homes.

I at once think city councils should have dramatically more members and far fewer powers. City councilmembers should basically be solely in the business of constituent services and city governments shouldn't have powers above naming streets.

Did you see the latest Leger poll on Edmonton’s top issues? ✔️ Lowering taxes ✔️ Reducing poverty ✔️ Better services ✔️ Safer streets ✔️ Climate action Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how! buff.ly/QOaU8G6

Well, it's because infill is largely being built in a handful of neighbourhoods near the LRT. Even in those neighbourhoods, infill is still occurring slowly, over the span of decades.

A new poll shows that infill is NOT a top election issue for Edmontonians. How can that be, when it seems to be in the news, all the time? 🧵 edmontonjournal.com/news/new-pol... #yeg #yegcc

Thanks for the housing crisis, Ontario.

I've heard enough from "where it makes sense" bike lane commenters to know that "where it makes sense" means "never build any, ever".

I'm extremely disappointed in this "balanced" plan. This policy would kill a ton of housing where it is needed most, with nothing concrete to make up for it. Strap in folks, because I have a lot of thoughts that have been brewing over the last few weeks🧵 #yegcc #yeg

Spent part of Saturday trying to figure out the new MTSA zoning rules. I think that I managed it. If my lecture is sub-par this morning, I'm blaming the Housing Minister.

The tl;dr:

A propos, if it is indeed BC-style as some have been saying, it would be huge. Rosedale upzoned for midrise if true. www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2023/bc...

It's also what enables kids from all socio-economic backgrounds to attend one of the city's most sought-after high schools. If it wasn't for Queen Alex's apartments, Strathcona High School would be attended almost exclusively by the city's wealthiest people.

In Queen Alexandra, midblock apartment buildings have stood beside bungalows for decades. It's what makes this neighbourhood walkable and vibrant, but also quiet and shaded by mature street trees.

When the areas within walking distance of our LRT stations are not planned for higher density, it doesn't matter how many incentives you give. We must move forward on financial incentives, but also keep our eye on district plan changes to enable building in the first place. #yeg #yegcc

NEW BLOG POST: Edmonton Needs More Than Tax Incentives for Transit-Oriented Development. @michaeljanz.bsky.social has proposed tax incentives for building density around LRT. But, we also need to legalize building in the first place. Read more 👇 www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/janz-to... #yegcc

"I support density, but where it makes sense". Sorry, but we're not spending billions on LRT lines so that you can have a personal train to downtown and west Edmonton mall. Two 8-plexes here makes tons of sense. 8 storeys here would make even more sense. #yeg #yegcc

These two multiplexes are a 650m walk from a future Valley Line LRT stop. People claim to support density "where it makes sense" - well, where better than within walking distance to transit? Let's solve street parking issues by regulating street parking, not by denying people housing. #yegcc #yeg

Our take: "Most of the infill that’s going in is within a short bus ride, bike ride, or walk to transit, or future transit. [...] This is working exactly as intended.” - @jacobdawang.com Read the full story by @laurby.bsky.social 👇 edmonton.citynews.ca/2025/08/05/e...

The instinctive protectiveness about regulations is yet another problem with left-NIMBYism. I think regulations banning or restricting denser types of housing are bad regulations.

Good regulations are good. Bad regulations are bad.

In Edmonton we hear a mix of right-wing and left-wing arguments against infill. At the end of the day, "shortages hurt, no matter the system".

Seen in Montreal: a small apartment building attached to a semi-detached home. Lots of trees, and a bike path. Density makes neighbourhoods better.

If your neighbourhood character depends on excluding people who can't afford a huge single-family home, maybe it's time to change your neighbourhood character for the better.

If I was Toronto mayor my main transport policy plank would be streetcars 2.0 -- a dramatic overhaul and improvement project that could unlock a subways worth of capacity in the urban core for amounts of money *the city* could afford. I do want to write this plan. . .

Numbers can be misleading. Saying Edmonton has already permitted 97% of a 2026 goal sounds like the city is moving fast! But what does that actually mean, 4 buildings in a neighbourhood. Is that radical? Thanks to @jacobdawang.com for actually putting together the numbers #yeg #housing

Guys, Calgary has started more housing starts in 2025 than Toronto. Not more housing starts per capita. More housing starts full stop. Calgary: 14,712 (11,164 multi-family). Toronto: 12,575 (11,110 multi-family). The next few years could be bleak. globalnews.ca/news/1129082...

Cities are not trapped in amber! Cities need to be able to grow and adapt to the needs of their residents Allowing higher density developments and light commercial uses in neighborhoods allows our communities to become more adaptable to change