Edmonton’s "missing middle" experiment just faced its biggest political test yet. At City Hall, a motion to cap mid-block infill at 6 units instead of 8 almost rewrote the city’s newest housing rules. In an 8-4 vote, Council held the line—but the debate revealed a massive tension between urbanist goals and neighborhood backlash.
In this video, I break down what this decision means for our city.
Join the Conversation: Are you part of the 56% who say we need more density, or the 22% who think it’s already too much?
Let me know your neighborhood and your biggest infill concern in the comments.
The site for the new $2 billion Stollery Children’s Hospital, has been announced but there’s a massive problem that nobody is talking about: it’s 2 kilometers away from the nearest LRT station.
In this video, we go on-location to the South Campus LRT station to walk the route and expose why this "standalone" hospital is actually a textbook case of Institutional Isolation.
Edmonton will soon build a world-class stand alone children's hospital... but it seems we "forgot" to plan for how people will actually get there.
The new Stollery Hospital is at least a $2 Billion investment, yet current plans show a massive gap in transit connectivity. For those parents without a vehicle who rely on public transportation this "Institutional Isolation" is going to be a major hurdle.
I’ve been digging into the data, and the lack of integration is shocking.
Full breakdown drops this Saturday at 9am.
Who is most responsible for the lack of transit integration at the new hospital site?
Edmonton is doubling down on a $4.5 billion transit gamble that is dividing the city. Is the Valley Line LRT a stroke of urban planning genius, or a massive miscalculation? Calgary will soon do the same with their 6.2 billion Green Line.
For 40 years, Edmonton and Calgary have built "fast pipes"—high-floor, separated trains designed to whisk suburban commuters downtown. But the new Valley Line and upcoming Green Line changes everything. By choosing low-floor "Urban LRT," the cities are trading guaranteed speed for the promise of walkable, dense, and integrated neighbourhoods.
2025 was a record-breaking year for Edmonton real estate and urban development. For the first time in history, "Missing Middle" housing—specifically 5-to-8 unit rowhomes—outpaced single-family home permits.
But as the "Infill Revolution" takes hold, the city is facing an intense backlash over parking, neighborhood character, and the upcoming 2026 zoning reviews.
In this video, we take a deep dive into the data behind Edmonton's housing surge. We tour the construction hotspots.
Edmonton is trading gravel parking lots for a $48 million dollar urban oasis. In this on-the-ground tour, I explore O-day'min Park (formerly Warehouse Park), a massive 1.81-hectare transformation in the heart of the Warehouse District.
We look at how this project is turning underused downtown land into a community hub, featuring a central lawn, the Northern Lights art installation by Claude Cormier, a pavilion with public washrooms, and year-round amenities like a tobogganing hill and fire pits.
Edmonton is making its biggest transit investment in decades. With the Valley Line West construction in full swing, the city is betting $2.7 billion that it can transform how we move. But will it actually work?
In this video, I analyze the data to see what a realistic ridership target is after the Valley Line West opens. I look at the "Projection Gap" left by the Valley Line Southeast and build a realistic, evidence-based target for 2030.
Where is transit-oriented development actually delivering in Edmonton right now? I'm field-checking five projects inside Edmonton's 400–800 metre LRT catchments that are leasing, building, or already occupied.
In this video:
The Beacon / East Junction (Holyrood LRT) – 284 units, direct platform access Stadium Yards (Stadium LRT) – 1,500–2,000 residents, Phase 1 complete & fully leased Metro 78 (McKernan/Belgravia LRT) – 142 units, bike storage & townhouse entries West Block (Future Grovenor/142 St LRT) – 104 new rental units, mixed-use plaza Meadowlark Apartments – 216 units, underground parking, frequent bus corridor
On April 1, 2025 the Government of Alberta shut down ~70% of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) sites across the province proving they aren't committed to achieving Vision Zero.
The traffic fatality rate has increased significantly in Edmonton, Calgary and on rural highways over the past year. All 3 jurisdictions are reporting the worst numbers in at least the past 10 years or more.
In this video I explore the case for fair and equitable ATE because it's proven to be effective in reducing speeding and therefore reducing traffic fatalities.
Urban Motion
Edmonton’s "missing middle" experiment just faced its biggest political test yet. At City Hall, a motion to cap mid-block infill at 6 units instead of 8 almost rewrote the city’s newest housing rules. In an 8-4 vote, Council held the line—but the debate revealed a massive tension between urbanist goals and neighborhood backlash.
In this video, I break down what this decision means for our city.
Join the Conversation: Are you part of the 56% who say we need more density, or the 22% who think it’s already too much?
Let me know your neighborhood and your biggest infill concern in the comments.
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Urban Motion
Edmonton City Council just voted 8–4 to keep the "8-unit" infill rule despite intense backlash.
Poll Question: Do you think 8 units on a single lot is too much for a mature neighborhood?
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Urban Motion
The site for the new $2 billion Stollery Children’s Hospital, has been announced but there’s a massive problem that nobody is talking about: it’s 2 kilometers away from the nearest LRT station.
In this video, we go on-location to the South Campus LRT station to walk the route and expose why this "standalone" hospital is actually a textbook case of Institutional Isolation.
Join me, shall you?
4 months ago | [YT] | 3
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Urban Motion
Edmonton will soon build a world-class stand alone children's hospital... but it seems we "forgot" to plan for how people will actually get there.
The new Stollery Hospital is at least a $2 Billion investment, yet current plans show a massive gap in transit connectivity. For those parents without a vehicle who rely on public transportation this "Institutional Isolation" is going to be a major hurdle.
I’ve been digging into the data, and the lack of integration is shocking.
Full breakdown drops this Saturday at 9am.
Who is most responsible for the lack of transit integration at the new hospital site?
4 months ago | [YT] | 12
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Urban Motion
Edmonton is doubling down on a $4.5 billion transit gamble that is dividing the city. Is the Valley Line LRT a stroke of urban planning genius, or a massive miscalculation? Calgary will soon do the same with their 6.2 billion Green Line.
For 40 years, Edmonton and Calgary have built "fast pipes"—high-floor, separated trains designed to whisk suburban commuters downtown. But the new Valley Line and upcoming Green Line changes everything. By choosing low-floor "Urban LRT," the cities are trading guaranteed speed for the promise of walkable, dense, and integrated neighbourhoods.
4 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Urban Motion
2025 was a record-breaking year for Edmonton real estate and urban development. For the first time in history, "Missing Middle" housing—specifically 5-to-8 unit rowhomes—outpaced single-family home permits.
But as the "Infill Revolution" takes hold, the city is facing an intense backlash over parking, neighborhood character, and the upcoming 2026 zoning reviews.
In this video, we take a deep dive into the data behind Edmonton's housing surge. We tour the construction hotspots.
Join me, shall you?
4 months ago | [YT] | 3
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Urban Motion
Edmonton is trading gravel parking lots for a $48 million dollar urban oasis. In this on-the-ground tour, I explore O-day'min Park (formerly Warehouse Park), a massive 1.81-hectare transformation in the heart of the Warehouse District.
We look at how this project is turning underused downtown land into a community hub, featuring a central lawn, the Northern Lights art installation by Claude Cormier, a pavilion with public washrooms, and year-round amenities like a tobogganing hill and fire pits.
Join me, shall you?
4 months ago | [YT] | 4
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Urban Motion
Edmonton is making its biggest transit investment in decades. With the Valley Line West construction in full swing, the city is betting $2.7 billion that it can transform how we move. But will it actually work?
In this video, I analyze the data to see what a realistic ridership target is after the Valley Line West opens. I look at the "Projection Gap" left by the Valley Line Southeast and build a realistic, evidence-based target for 2030.
Join me, shall you?
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Urban Motion
Where is transit-oriented development actually delivering in Edmonton right now? I'm field-checking five projects inside Edmonton's 400–800 metre LRT catchments that are leasing, building, or already occupied.
In this video:
The Beacon / East Junction (Holyrood LRT) – 284 units, direct platform access
Stadium Yards (Stadium LRT) – 1,500–2,000 residents, Phase 1 complete & fully leased
Metro 78 (McKernan/Belgravia LRT) – 142 units, bike storage & townhouse entries
West Block (Future Grovenor/142 St LRT) – 104 new rental units, mixed-use plaza
Meadowlark Apartments – 216 units, underground parking, frequent bus corridor
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Urban Motion
On April 1, 2025 the Government of Alberta shut down ~70% of Automated Traffic Enforcement (ATE) sites across the province proving they aren't committed to achieving Vision Zero.
The traffic fatality rate has increased significantly in Edmonton, Calgary and on rural highways over the past year. All 3 jurisdictions are reporting the worst numbers in at least the past 10 years or more.
In this video I explore the case for fair and equitable ATE because it's proven to be effective in reducing speeding and therefore reducing traffic fatalities.
Join me, shall you?
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