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- CLOSING THE INFRASTRUCTURE GAP
This article documents the inability of the City of Edmonton to provide adequate infrastructure, because of the high costs of urban sprawl. - FIVE PERCENT RULE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING
This article discusses the affordable housing crisis in Edmonton. The five percent rule is Edmonton City Council's initiative to reserve five percent of new residential property for city-owned affordable housing developments. - INCREASING HOUSING DENSITY TO IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY
This article presents the findings of the Inclusionary Affordable Housing Working Committee report, recommending that Edmonton develop more high density housing in order to provide more affordable housing. - SUSTAINABILITY AT HOME
"Sustainability at Home: A Toolkit" is a publication by Natural Step funded in part by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, which is a guide for homeowners to reduce their environmental footprint, by conserving water and power, and reducing their use of chemicals. This article is a summary of the origins and content of the publication. - THE GREENING OF THE HOME
A poll conducted by Royal LePage Eco in October of 2007 showed that Canadians are increasingly committed to making their homes environmentally friendly. This article provides tips on making your home greener.