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Edmonton permits down 27% but rowhomes now lead new housing
Original: NEW BLOG POST Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than in record-setting 2025. But look under the hood: 5
Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than during its record-setting 2025, according to a new Q3 building permit report. The analysis finds a shift beneath the headline number: 5–8 unit rowhomes have become the largest category of new housing in the city, suggesting the mix of construction is changing even as overall volume falls.
Why now: Housing supply and affordability remain hot local issues, and the shift toward mid-density rowhomes is notable for debates about Edmonton's growth.
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- NEW BLOG POST Edmonton permitted 27% fewer homes through Q3 2026 than in record-setting 2025. But look under the hood: 5–8 unit rowhomes are now the largest category of new homes in the city. Read my Q3 building permit report 🧵 #yeg #yegcc #yimby #housing… · jacobdawang.com@bsky.brid.gy · 5
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