CitySpaces Consulting appreciates the advice, perspective, and assistance provided by individuals and stakeholder groups during the research and consultation components of this study. In particular, we acknowledge the supportive involvement of our client managers, Peter Ohm of Planning and Development, and Daryl Kreuzer of Community Services. The study’s Project Steering Committee spent countless hours reviewing research materials, meeting with our staff, promoting the consultation event, and collaborating on the study’s findings.

Across Canada, municipalities are increasingly involved in working towards housing solutions that meet the needs of their residents. At the City of Edmonton (COE), there has been a concerted effort to support community-based housing solutions, as well as directly providing and facilitating housing-related programs. One area that the COE has not explored comprehensively until now is the potential connection between land use planning measures and affordable housing.