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City to send notifications on permit approvals, rezoning applications
A large infill project will see 16 units built on what was a single lot in Crestwood. The build prompted neighbour Kelly Petryk to sign up to share her thoughts on Edmonton bylaw during a lengthy public hearing in July 2025. (Sean McClune/CTV News Edmonton) The city is hoping to keep Edmontonians informed about changes to their neighbourhoods with a new email subscription service that notifies residents about development permit approvals and proposed rezoning applications. Residents can sign up to receive the emails at and can enter up to five addresses within the city. Notifications will be sent when certain types of development permits are approved near the address or when a rezoning application is submitted within 60 metres of the selected properties. Emails will be sent about the following types of development permit approvals: New home construction and additions to existing homes New commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed use or apartment buildings Changes in business activity, such as retail to a restaurant Home-based businesses, where a variance is required to the zoning bylaw regulations Digital signs, where a variance is required to the zoning bylaw regulations The city said the email service does not replace the zoning bylaw's notification requirements, but offers another way for residents to stay informed.
Global News
29-04-2025
- Global News
West end arson elevates fear for high-density properties in Edmonton
A deliberately set fire in Crestwood is raising concerns for residents of the west Edmonton neighbourhood. The arson caused significant damage to an under-construction building that some community members have been fighting. At around 8 a.m. on April 23, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services responded to a property fire at 141 Street and 98 Avenue. Police say through evidence found at the scene, they were able to determine the fire was deliberately set and are now investigating arson. The blaze is reigniting fears for community members. 'The fire, I feel, is this apex of trouble that was just inevitable to happen,' said Kelly Petryk, a Crestwood resident. The site, which was once a bungalow, will eventually be home to a 16-unit development. Crews have been working on the new build for several months. Story continues below advertisement With the mature neighbourhood having narrow streets, residents like Petryk fear that once the building is complete, first responders might not be able to reach the property due to congestion. 'How will they? Will they just have to plow through the cars on the street? Come through the park? Will their hoses reach? I hope that's what the city is considering right now,' Petryk said. 1:53 Fire breaks out at Hindu temple in north Edmonton Some residents have been strongly against the development. Some of their fears include the site being properly secured and the overall safety of the neighbourhood, which is amongst one of the most desirable in Edmonton's real estate scene. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Petryk said the fire is the culmination of their bigger concern: properties allowed with changes to the zoning bylaw. 'What is it going to take for the city to take us seriously and not treat us like we're just uncomfortable with builds,' said Petryk. Story continues below advertisement The developer, Eight Block Ltd., said it is taking the concerns of neighbours seriously. 'We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and construction best practices. We believe that open communication and responsible building practices are essential to being a good neighbour,' said Richard Fott, with Eight Block Ltd. Fott says the project has been met with significant resistance from community members and they are doing their best to address concerns. 'In recent months, there have been troubling incidents, including acts of arson and behaviour that has endangered the lives of our workers and neighbouring residents. 'We take these matters very seriously and are working closely with authorities to ensure the safety of everyone involved.' Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "We take these matters very seriously and are working closely with authorities to ensure the safety of everyone involved." 3:02 Wildfire destroys buildings at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Ward Nakota Isga Coun. Andrew Knack said he's had many conversations with the Crestwood residents. Story continues below advertisement 'While infill is something that has been going on in this city for a very long time, anytime it's sort of the first of a development, it becomes something that generates a lot of attention,' Knack said. 'Generally, we find common ground where most everyone says, 'No, we're not gonna keep expanding the (city) boundaries.' Once you can at least find that common ground, it's a lot easier to then go and work on some of the specific changes that we need to make.' Knack says this feedback is something he will take with him into the one-year review of the zoning bylaw in June. 'How do we respond to real things that are happening on the ground, and how do we refine the zoning bylaw to make it better to reflect the needs and concerns that we're hearing?' he said. Residents hope this can lead to some changes as well. 'This is not the intended outcome of these bylaws, but yet here we are,' said Petryk.
