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Housing and Residential Development

Leduc is committed to building sustainable, inclusive, and livable neighbourhoods that offer diverse housing for all demographics and income levels. This vision promotes high-quality, mixed-use communities that balance residential and green spaces while fostering sustainable growth. 

Our key objectives include:

  • Enhancing residents’ quality of life
  • Supporting eco-friendly development
  • Encouraging neighbourhood diversity
  • Maintaining green corridors and public spaces

Current Housing Landscape

  • Each neighbourhood in Leduc offers varying housing options, such as single-family homes, townhouses, condos, and apartments, and has nearby amenities such as parks, schools, and convenient public transit.
  • In February 2024, the City engaged Leduc’s residents and asked them to share their thoughts on Leduc’s housing needs. From the 708 respondents, the key takeaways were: 
    • The rising cost of housing (both rental and housing markets) was affecting vulnerable populations the most.
    • Leduc’s supportive organizations were stretched too thin, which has led to staff burnout and limited the resources/incoming donations. 
    • The need for bachelor suites, careful placement of traditional housing units, and more affordable housing grants.
    • Overall, there was a consensus on the necessity of a holistic approach to housing that combines affordability, support services, and community engagement.

Housing Types and Diversity

The Dr. Woods House Museum

Housing Spectrum

Housing spectrum chart with stages: Emergency Shelters, Transitional/Short-Term Supportive Housing, Long-Term Supportive Housing, Below Market/Subsidized Rental, Home Ownership.

The housing spectrum/continuum is a concept used to describe the range of housing options available to help individuals across different demographic groups access attainable, adequate, and safe housing. It is a common standard used to understand available housing options in a given community and describes a range of housing tenures including emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, and non-market and market rental and ownership that can be implemented within various housing forms. Healthy communities have diverse housing options along the spectrum to accommodate the unique housing needs of community members.

Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives

  • The City encourages green building standards, like LEED certification and energy-saving designs, to reduce environmental impact.
  • Parks, trails, and green corridors are integrated into neighbourhoods, promoting wellness and environmental sustainability.
A miniature city model featuring high-rise buildings, green spaces, and roads, viewed from above with a bright, sunny ambiance.

Zoning and Land Use

  • The City’s Land Use Bylaw and Map provides building heights, density, land use districts, etc. that guide land development in Leduc.
  • The City’s Housing Needs Assessment details where various housing types are projected, from single-family to high-density zones, supporting Leduc’s growth and housing needs.