Advocacy and News
Dear Members of City Council, As representatives of the downtown commercial real estate community we are writing toexpress our strong opposition to the proposed closure of multiple access points into downtown.We believe that this decision will have significant negative impacts on the ongoing recoveryefforts downtown. Impact on Business Operations and Downtown Recovery The proposed closures […]
Most North American cities have a system to share off-site infrastructure in the suburbs, but few have a system to do this in infill areas. That’s because the costs to upgrade things like underground pipes are largely unknown, and developers don’t build infills in one area all at once. By addressing the financial uncertainties and […]
–Anand Pye Edmonton has faced a significant shift in its non-residential assessment share over the past decade. In 2008, Edmonton held a commanding 72% of the region’s non-residential assessment; however, by 2022, this share had dropped to 60%. This decline has resulted in increased pressure on the remaining taxpayers. Residential taxes are up, and industrial […]