Housing Strategy & Engagement Summary – Final Reports Now Available
Edson is taking action to ensure our community has the homes it needs today—and tomorrow. With the release of the Edson Housing Strategy and Engagement Summary, we now have a clear, actionable plan to support housing that is safe, affordable, and suited to residents of all ages, incomes, and abilities.
About the Edson Housing Strategy
The Edson Housing Strategy (May 2025) outlines a 10-year roadmap for improving housing availability, diversity, and affordability. Grounded in a robust Housing Needs Assessment and community input, the strategy defines five goals supported by 12 objectives and 41 clear actions.
Key priorities include:
- Facilitating diverse housing types like supportive housing, seniors housing, and secondary suites.
- Increasing rental stock while improving conditions.
- Maintaining and upgrading older homes.
- Expanding short-term and supportive housing.
- Adapting policy to meet evolving needs.
The plan includes short-, medium-, and long-term actions—ranging from policy and bylaw updates to targeted financial incentives and partnerships—to support a resilient, inclusive housing market.
Community Engagement Summary
Housing solutions must reflect the voices of the people who live here. The Engagement Summary presents what we heard from Edson residents, developers, landlords, non-profits, and service providers across two phases of outreach.
Highlights from over 160 touchpoints:
- Strong demand for affordable rentals, seniors housing, and options for vulnerable populations.
- Barriers include aging housing stock, limited housing supports, and regulatory hurdles.
- Top concerns: affordability, lack of diverse options, and future challenges tied to economic shifts and flooding.
- Strong community support for the strategy’s goals and a desire for regular updates and continued involvement.
