Building infill housing in existing neighbourhoods instead of out in the suburbs could lead to taxes going down by eight per cent, according to the city.
How does suburban sprawl in Edmonton affect taxes and affordability? Should the city do something to limit new suburban neighbourhoods?
The concept boils down to this: construction in new, suburban neighbourhoods should be discouraged until existing neighbourhoods have reached “substantial completion” and have all the amenities they need to be a complete neighbourhood. A study done by the city found that focusing new housing in existing neighbourhoods would lead to property taxes going down by eight per cent.
Other speakers said if Edmonton doesn’t build suburban communities, those residents will move to nearby cities and towns and travel in, using Edmonton’s roads and facilities without contributing property tax dollars.
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