Which action would you be most likely to advance to alleviate the housing crisis?
Context:
During this term, city council passed the zoning bylaw renewal, the most comprehensive shift to Edmonton's land use planning since the 1960s. The bylaw permits far greater housing forms and densities in most parts of the city. In 2023, council also approved an Affordable Housing Developments strategy, which includes a housing accelerator fund. The number of people without housing has increased during this council term, from roughly 2,800 in 2021 to nearly 5,000 in 2024. Housing Complex examined the complexity of the housing crisis in Edmonton.
Candidate responses
A total of 11 candidates have responded to the survey. Here's how they answered this question:
a) Build housing, even without provincial or federal partners.
Candidates that selected this response:
Colin Gallant Councillor
Candidate in
Dene
Diana Steele Councillor
Candidate in
Nakota Isga
b) Build housing, but only when other orders of government contribute.
Candidates that selected this response:
Karen Unland Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
c) Lower costs and remove barriers for private and non-profit builders.
Candidates that selected this response:
Tony Caterina Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Annie Chua - Frith Councillor
Candidate in
Sspomitapi
Abdul Malik Chukwudi Mayor
Candidate in
City Wide
Stephen Hammerschmidt Councillor
Candidate in
O-day'min
Mark Hillman Councillor
Candidate in
papastew
Roger Kotch Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
Stephanie Swensrude Councillor
Candidate in
sipiwiyiniwak
d) I don't have a position on this issue
No candidates selected this response
Voter responses
Based on more than 0 responses received as of Oct. 14, here's how voters answered this question: