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Above the zoning by-law sit the plans that decide where a city grows: masterplans for large sites and neighbourhood plans for existing areas. They set the height, density and land uses that a later rezoning has to follow.
These pieces explain the plan types and what they mean for a site inside one.
Oct 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Alberta gave Edmonton three months to revert infill to pre-2024 limits and restore pre-2020 parking minimums. What changes, what is still unknown, and what to re-check.
Jul 1, 2026 · 4 min read
For a long time, North American waterfronts were zones of industry and work. Ports, rail yards, warehouses, factories, silos, shipyards.
Jun 16, 2026 · 3 min read
The focus shifts toward smaller commercial streets and neighbourhood centres that already exist but have seen relatively little growth despite the city's rising population.
