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What is a restrictive covenant and why do some Edmonton neighbourhoods want them?
16 minutes Posted May 20, 2026 at 6:10 am.
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There’s a new era in the city’s infill debates – restrictive covenants. For some neighbourhoods, this legal tool has become a last resort to preventing Edmonton’s blanket zoning from changing their neighbourhoods. CBC reporter Emily Williams digs into how these rules actually work and why some neighbours are rallying their community to sign on.