Five affordable student housing projects set to break ground in downtown Edmonton

Five affordable student housing projects set to break ground in downtown Edmonton

March 20, 2026 6:13 pm MST.

The City of Edmonton says over 500 new units of affordable student housing is set to break ground in Edmonton's downtown. Is it enough to keep housing affordable for students?

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