Edmonton Council Approves Modular Townhomes Near Parish

0:00Edmonton City Council just greenlit a rezoning push for a spot at 240 Hattoclose in the southwest, turning ATSO-owned land into 32 units of three-story modular townhomes through their Viva Homes arm. The sights right next to St. Thomas Moore Parish, aiming to bring in more affordable rents in a prime spot. Counselor Michael Jans from the Papas 2 Ward called it an outstanding location with easy access to amenities and transit. He noted parking was the big worry from neighbors, but no one really pushed back on the housing itself. Church leaders from the parish spoke up strong against it at the public hearing, worried about extra traffic jamming the already busy street during events. They fear folks will cut through using the exit ramp onto Terra-Willager Drive, and parking spots for residents and worshipers will dry up fast. One even mentioned cops already help manage the chaos on peak days. The vote went 8-5 in favor, with counselors like Elliott, Rutherford, Morgan, Parmar, and Principe voting no.

1:01P.S.E.W.W.R.D. Mike Elliott tried to hit pause for a full traffic study, but that got shot down quick. Now the project's moving forward, but those traffic headaches could linger as the builds take shape, keep an eye on how the neighborhood adapts. Vancouver News today, powered by AI, bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with The Story.