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Public speaks out about Edmonton’s controversial mature neighbourhoods bylaw
 

An example of a mature neighbourhood is the Parkdale area in Edmonton.

BY GORDON KENT, EDMONTON JOURNAL

Photograph by: Rick MacWilliam, file , Edmonton Journal

EDMONTON - A plan to change development rules in Edmonton’s mature neighbourhoods continued to divide opinions Monday when it returned to city council.

Council heard from community members Monday night and will meet Tuesday afternoon with city administration before making a decision.

Coun. Bryan Anderson said most of the people who presented to council and answered questions from councillors were against the changes.

“There were seven people in favour and 12 or 13 against,” he said.

Several of the major concerns expressed by those who oppose the plans have been accepted, he said.

The proposed bylaw, which has drawn strong concern from community leagues and other groups since it was released last fall, would permit subdividing 15-metre (50-foot) lots so two houses could be built on the site.

It would also...

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Open House on Sunday, March 17, 2013 2:00 pm
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Please visit our Open House at 2 51128 RGE RD 261 RD in SPRUCE GROVE.
Open House on Sunday, March 10, 2013 2:00 pm
Live the acreage life in the beautiful subdivision of Beaverbrook 2. This lovely upgraded 4 level split has tons of room for your family to grow! This home has space inside and outside for everyone in the family. The min. you walk in the front entry you feel the 2597 sq. ft. of useable space plus: 250 sq. ft. south/west facing, 3 season sunroom complete with a huge zero maintenance deck and gas line for the barbecue. Expect to find vaulted ceilings on the 3rd and 4th levels, spacious bright kitchen with solid oak cabinets, and a massive living room with big picture windows overlooking the acreage. There are 2 family rooms each with their own fireplace. The lower level family room is massive lots of room for the big screen TV, pool table, & play area, plus it is a walk out so the patio doors open out onto a lovely patio complete with your own pond. convenient.......
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So what is your opinion? Stigmatized real estate listings: Are disclosure rules fair on homes that were grow-ops? I would love to hear what you think!

http://www.reincanada.com/real-estate-news-view/articletype/articleview/articleid/310/stigmatized-real-estate-listings-are-disclosure-rules-fair-on-homes-that-were-growops.aspx

 

Stigmatized real estate listings: Are disclosure rules fair on homes that were grow-ops?

March 2, 2013 Allison Lampert, Montreal Gazette

MONTREAL — The basement of the six-bedroom cottage is exceptionally cheerful, with its hardwood floors, playroom filled with children’s toys and full-length mirror.

But despite $65,000 in renovations, along with generally favourable findings from air-quality and home inspectors, the basement remains a source of fear for potential buyers. It’s because of the basement that the West Island home — listed at more than $67,000 below its $817,000 city evaluation — has yet to be sold.

In 2007, the cottage’s...

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I have listed a new property at 2 51128 RGE RD 261 RD in SPRUCE GROVE.
Live the acreage life in the beautiful subdivision of Beaverbrook 2. This lovely upgraded 4 level split has tons of room for your family to grow! This home has space inside and outside for everyone in the family. The min. you walk in the front entry you feel the 2597 sq. ft. of useable space plus: 250 sq. ft. south/west facing, 3 season sunroom complete with a huge zero maintenance deck and gas line for the barbecue. Expect to find vaulted ceilings on the 3rd and 4th levels, spacious bright kitchen with solid oak cabinets, and a massive living room with big picture windows overlooking the acreage. There are 2 family rooms each with their own fireplace. The lower level family room is massive lots of room for the big screen TV, pool table, & play area, plus it is a walk out so the patio doors open out onto a lovely patio complete with your own pond. convenient.... 10 min. to Edmonton. Get the best of both...
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