Initiative #3: Neighbourhood Intensification Strategy (Completed)
Update: On October 6, 2026, City Council defeated proposed Bylaw 21/2026. This means that the proposed Land Use Bylaw amendments associated with Housing Accelerator Fund “Initiative #1” (regarding housing along St. Albert Trail) and “Initiative #3” (regarding housing within residential neighbourhoods) were not approved. For more information, view the Public Hearing page
This initiative is about making it easier for small-scale growth to happen within St. Albert’s existing neighbourhoods over time, while remaining compatible with the surrounding area.
This means making it easier to build slightly narrower single-detached and semi-detached homes in neighbourhoods where they're already enabled.
What we're NOT doing, is introducing 6 or 8-plexes, nor changing regulations for parking, building heights, setbacks, and more.
Aspects of this initiative overlap with Initiative #1 (Transit Corridor Intensification Strategy) and include studies on growth, utility infrastructure and other technical aspects. For complete details, please review the staff report.
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Last edited: October 7, 2026