Major cities have been strategically planning for several years to increase urban redevelopment and improve the‘balance’ and reduce the associated economic challenges of suburban sprawl. Urban Infill development can play anactive part in achieving municipalities goals. Simply put, infill development is the construction of new homes andbusinesses within existing urban areas. Urban infill construction increases …
Infill’s can be Green…from basic to advanced enviro features like energy-efficient living, high-efficiency windows, improved insulation, zoned heating and ventilation, innovative floor plan layouts, using a vast array of material types and colours…just to name a few possibilities in going ‘green’. Urban Sky Developments projects feature advanced designs that focus on family living and at-home …
For many that select an infill for their home they likely have in mind the real estate adage “location, location, location”. They fall in love with a family-friendly central urban neighbourhood with mature trees lining the boulevard, a school within walking distance, and a short commute to downtown jobs. They compare it to new homes …
Whether or not you consider yourself a bit of a designer, all of us provides ideas and input into the design process about how your infill home will ‘look and feel’…its floor plans, finishings, and exterior character. Here are a few tips to help you get started: Floor Plans First, Then Exterior With the cost …
It’s now everyone’s responsibility to take care of our environment. One such way is reducing our carbon emissions. Carbon emissions have a far-reaching impact on our environment by its drastic effects on climate change. Urban redevelopment and residential infill reduces the carbon impact of GreenHouse Gas (GHG) and helps to improve our environment. Read on …
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Knowing and separating your ‘needs’ from your ‘wants’ is critical for designing and budgeting your new infill home. A simple technique of creating needs and wants into two lists will save you a lot of time and anxiety and keep you within your affordable budget. Although simple on the surface, this important step can be …
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Edmonton (and Canada) is grappling with housing shortages, especially at the mid-level end of the market. The situation has only worsened during the pandemic, as inventory of available mid-priced housing is limited. The lack of housing supply drives higher housing costs. One solution to the lack of affordable housing is to build more infill housing, …
An approved Development Permits (DP) is required before making an application for a Building Permit (BP) to construct a new infill house (there are exceptions when a DP & BP can be submitted at the same time). A DP determines the site use, building size, building location, and landscaping. A BP ensures that the new …
Edmonton’s infill association, IDEA (Infill Development Edmonton Association), is a proactive group that provides education and resources on infill development to the community and industry. Its stated mission- “To promote and advocate for high-quality infill development within Edmonton” creates a vision for Edmonton’s existing neighborhoods to flourish as communities with diverse housing and healthy lifestyle …
Renovation of an older house versus demolition and building a new infill is a question often asked. Distinguishing between good older houses worthwhile upgrading through renovations versus building a new home has important considerations like scope, cost, time, and knowing what you need (versus what you want)…not to mention intangible considerations like energy efficiency, sustainability, …
