"We need way more units in Edmonton that...have enough bedrooms for large families, for intergenerational families"

With Edmonton growing rapidly, housing for vulnerable populations or new Canadians is sometimes overlooked in the sprawl. (photo credit City of Edmonton)

Taproot Edmonton is publishing a series of insights into Edmonton's housing market as part of the Housing Complex series. For the second article, Taproot journalist Colin Gallant explores the challenges of building new housing in a city like Edmonton that's expected to grow significantly over the next thirty years - reaching a population of two million by 2060.

To read the full article click here

Photo credit Jordon Hon

One aspect of housing that's sometimes underappreciated is the needs of multigenerational families and families from different cultures, something explored through the work of Edmonton's Islamic Family agency. ECOHH supported the sharing of stories from Edmontonians engaged with the housing system, and you can read Omar Yaqub's story here.