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Edmonton permits down 27% as rowhomes 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 approved 27% fewer homes through the third quarter of 2026 than during its record-setting 2025, according to a new building permit report. The analysis notes a shift in housing type: 5-8 unit rowhomes have become the largest category of new homes being built in the city. Housing advocates are weighing what the slower year means after 2025's highs.
Why now: Housing supply and zoning reform remain hot topics, and the shift toward mid-density rowhomes after a record year is drawing attention from housing advocates.
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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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