Edmonton developing world’s largest carbon-neutral neighbourhood

Edmonton Developing World’s largest carbon-Neutral neighbourhood One of the world’s largest planned sustainable communities is now selling homes for its first phase of development. Located 10 minutes from downtown Edmonton, Blatchford is designed as a carbon-neutral neighbourhood powered entirely by renewable resources. “There will be 30,000 people in Blatchford living and working in a sustainable way,” said Tom Lumdsen, development manager for Blatchford. The vision for the Blatchford community was approved by Edmonton city council in 2010 while the area redevelopment plan was approved two years later. Construction officially began in summer 2015. Formerly Edmonton’s Municipal Airport, Lumsden said the 536 acres of land will be both socially and financially green by creating a community enhanced for pedestrian traffic and energy-efficient living. It’s a very forward-thinking opportunity to show that Edmonton is more than just an oil and gas town. — Tom Lumsden, Development Manager The first phase of the neighbourhood – Blatchford West – will include a park with a plaza, playground, community garden and orchard. The completed neighbourhood – including Blatchford East, Blatchford Park and Blatchford Market – will be built with a town square, a civic plaza and two LRT stations. Environmental sustainability is slated as […]

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