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Proposed Edmonton rezoning would allow more 18-20 storey highrises
If the rezoning passes, more towers like this one on Whyte Avenue could be approved without a public hearing. (southparkonwhyte.com)
Edmonton may be moving up.
Some city councillors want to make room for taller mixed-use towers in areas zoned for high-rise development.
At an urban planning committee meeting Tuesday, councillors reviewed a rezoning proposal that would make it easier for developers to build 18- to 20-storey highrises.
"We can get that higher density through a slightly improved and more efficient process," Coun. Andrew Knack said.
The revised zoning would require amenities to go in along with any new tower, such as green spaces, patios and rooftop enhancements.
'We're trying to build a beautiful city as well as ... a big city.'- Coun. Michael Walters
"It's going to be better quality, it's going to look better, it's going to provide those amenities and unit types that will help enhance communities," Knack said.
New mixed-use towers could blend residential with retail, offices, coffee shops and restaurants.
They would also allow child-care services and other discretionary amenities such as liquor stores.
Councillors agreed Tuesday that commercial space in these highrises should be restricted to 15 per cent of the tower's area.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-rezone-highrise-councillors-1.4511399