Paula Simons, of the Edmonton Journal, writes of the ideal neighborhood in her article from Monday, May 7. She asks questions which ultimately measure to “What makes the perfect neighborhood” and her answer is “For every person, the answer will be slightly different.”
This is true, as she goes on to explain. She, for example, like being near shops, restaurants and entertainment, whereas others prefer quiet, out-of-the-way neighborhoods. Yet, according to Simons, Edmonton city planners are “currently working on new official design guidelines for new neighbourhoods, on lands already designated for development in the rural northeast, southeast, and southwest parts of the city.” These guidelines will govern the engineering and stylistic designs of new Edmonton neighborhoods.
The questions is, then, will the middle ground work? For some people, yes, it will. But, for those who like being around lots of entertainment and an eclectic group of neighbors, it won’t work. It will also not work for those who seek solitude.
Really, the city cannot control the quality of a neighborhood because an area’s quality depends on the subjective opinion of the individual. So, if you seek an Edmonton home in a quiet neighborhood, find one. If you seek houses in Edmonton that are near entertainment, restaurants and a diverse group of neighbors… find one! Whatever you like, Edmonton has it already (including the middle ground). So, take advantage of Edmonton’s diversity and look into homes for sale in Edmonton today!
