Neighbourhood Renewal

The City of Edmonton has scheduled Bonnie Doon for rebuilding of streets, sidewalks, etc in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Here is the timeline we have received from the City:

• (Through November 17, 2014 we determined there was inadequate interest in Bonnie Doon to support the "decorative streetlights" option.)
  
• 2015: Renewal construction from 82 Ave to 88 Ave.
  
• 2016: Renewal construction from 88 Ave to 92 Ave.
  
• 2017: Renewal construction from 92 Ave to Connors Road.

Development Appeals

From time to time the City's Sustainable Development department writes to the League informing us that they have tentatively granted a variance to a developer, relaxing a bylaw. Here are recent examples of those letters:

• re 9636/9642 95 Avenue
  
• re 8811-93 Street
  
• re 9303-94 Street
• re 8514-83 Avenue

If this process interests you, you might consider contacting our Civics Chair (contact info).

Infill Policy

In January, 2014, the BDCL began to develop our first policy position on property developments. We submitted the following to the City of Edmonton's Evolving Infill discussion February, 2014:

We understand that Edmonton's growth means the City needs to increase population density near its core. Bonnie Doon is a core neighbourhood and that means we will face pressure to increase our density. Many infill projects are multi-family residences. Most of those fit well with existing properties; a few are great, hulking anomalies. Bonnie Dooners feel strongly about

• preserving greenspace, especially our mature trees
  
• encouraging the development of small businesses that service our community
  
• preserving property values through bylaws and guidelines that preserve setbacks, restrict height, require large projects to invest in facades & greenspace that preserve the character of our neighbourhood, etc.

We welcome your feedback. Write to [email protected].