Even more homes are on the way! Almost all of the developed land in our current stages is already sold or pending sale to homebuilders. In the current development, there is a mix of product types underway and planned, including more fee-simple townhomes, multi-unit townhomes and the first 4-6 storey buildings.
Long before the homes go up, the Blatchford Office must complete several steps including planning, engineering design and construction of necessary infrastructure like utilities, roads and sidewalks. Currently, over 40% of the site’s developable land has either been constructed, is under construction or is in the planning and development stage. You can learn more and see the site map here under Project Status.
Ever-evolving over time
Did you know that, at 536 acres, Blatchford is nearly the same size as downtown Edmonton? That’s why building out the entire community will take time. Depending on long-term housing markets, Blatchford’s full development is expected to be completed in 2042, at a pace typical of other Edmonton neighbourhoods (even though Blatchford is not a typical neighbourhood). It’s also why the plan for achieving this vision is intended to adapt and evolve over time – ensuring the plan continues to align with emerging technologies, current best practices, data, learnings, City priorities and fiscal responsibility.
Read on for examples of how this long-term plan has evolved – and to learn how the project is funded (did you know it’s not paid for through your property taxes?)
