Jacob Loo Dawang
@jacobdawang.com
(he/him) 📊 by trade, 🚴♂️ by tweet | housing advocacy @growtogetheryeg.bsky.social
📍 Edmonton, AB
https://www.jacobdawang.com
📍 Edmonton, AB
https://www.jacobdawang.com
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Jacob Loo Dawang
@jacobdawang.com
· Jul 7
7-8plexes in the RS zone and location near transit – Jacob Dawang
A quick, but deeper look at 7-8 unit multiplexes in the RS zone and where they are located in relation to transit.
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Another quick blog post. 7-8plexes in Edmonton are overwhelmingly being built near LRT stations. A blanket curtailing of the 8 unit maximum would mean fewer people able to live a short walk, bike ride or bus ride away from mass transit.
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www.jacobdawang.com/blog/2025/tr...
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Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.
Quebec minister says Ottawa has gone too far in cutting temporary immigration
Quebec minister says Ottawa has gone too far in cutting temporary immigration
Quebec lawmakers have been considering even deeper cuts, to as low as 25,000 permanent residents per year.
www.thestar.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Provinces be like: increase immigration. No, actually cut immigration. No, actually increase immigration.
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Here is another way to look at the housing disaster
November 6, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Here is another way to look at the housing disaster
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It wasn't fake. It was edited. But Reagan really did spend a five-minute speech – an April 25, 1987, national radio address that the Reagan Library has published on YouTube – to rail against tariffs. It was a full-throated expression of support for free and fair trade.
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
It wasn't fake. It was edited. But Reagan really did spend a five-minute speech – an April 25, 1987, national radio address that the Reagan Library has published on YouTube – to rail against tariffs. It was a full-throated expression of support for free and fair trade.
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
https://cnn.it/4o5pBGv
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The myth that there are "hundreds of thousands" of vacant units wasn't true when local NIMBYs said it in 2024 and it's not true when the Attorney General of Ontario says it today. Tenants shouldn't have their rights weakened because of the Ford government's failure to build.
October 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The myth that there are "hundreds of thousands" of vacant units wasn't true when local NIMBYs said it in 2024 and it's not true when the Attorney General of Ontario says it today. Tenants shouldn't have their rights weakened because of the Ford government's failure to build.
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Legalize it! All of the ones in this thread.
October 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Legalize it! All of the ones in this thread.
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Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…
October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Edmontonians really like bike lanes, infill, and transit I guess…
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My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
My account will now consist of me just reposting this op-ed every day.
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You can get elected on values and not watered down nothingness or trying to be a version of the one in power (message to Ontario liberal leadership candidates)
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You can get elected on values and not watered down nothingness or trying to be a version of the one in power (message to Ontario liberal leadership candidates)
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Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Voters backed infill housing: Now let's build it near transit
The infill election is over. The mandate is clear: it's time to build.
edmontonjournal.com
October 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Edmonton's infill election is over, and Edmontonians overwhelmingly voted for a pro-infill council. The predicted backlash never came.
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
Now, it's time to build. And what better place to start than near our LRT stations.
Read our op-ed 👇 #yeg #yegcc
edmontonjournal.com/opinion/colu...
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"Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing — not necessarily individual home values — must fall to restore affordability in Canada."
This is not possible. More homes or any type will impact some part of the market.
This is not possible. More homes or any type will impact some part of the market.
Average home price must fall in Canada to restore affordability, minister says
OTTAWA — Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing — not necessarily individual home values — must fall to restore affordability in Canada.
www.biv.com
October 20, 2025 at 11:22 PM
"Federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson says the average price of housing — not necessarily individual home values — must fall to restore affordability in Canada."
This is not possible. More homes or any type will impact some part of the market.
This is not possible. More homes or any type will impact some part of the market.
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City Planning Staff are recommending an exemption to the garden suite by-law for Craven road (first picture) to add additional setbacks due to a privacy concern because of the unique nature of Craven road. I will just point to streets in... most other countries.
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
October 19, 2025 at 3:04 PM
City Planning Staff are recommending an exemption to the garden suite by-law for Craven road (first picture) to add additional setbacks due to a privacy concern because of the unique nature of Craven road. I will just point to streets in... most other countries.
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
secure.toronto.ca/council/agen...
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Such a weird rhetoric that Edmonton is "falling behind", and that significant change in council is how we catch back up
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
October 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Such a weird rhetoric that Edmonton is "falling behind", and that significant change in council is how we catch back up
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
We have made so many moves in the past 4 years to reduce our infrastructure debt, get transit to new area, modernize zoning and development
Like I don't get the mindset here
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Is infill a top election issue in 2025? According to polls, no.
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
Is Infill An Edmonton Election Issue In 2025?
www.growtogetheryeg.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Is infill a top election issue in 2025? According to polls, no.
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
Only 14% of people rank infill as a top 3 issue, ranking below garbage collection.
While infill may not be a top issue, it helps solve the actual top issues.
Read more 👇
www.growtogetheryeg.com/blog/infill-...
#yeg #yegcc
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Some members of ANTIFA!
September 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Some members of ANTIFA!
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Disagree with @keithgerein.bsky.social here re: bike lanes:
"council might have saved itself some political headaches if smaller, quieter amounts were committed..."
ANY amount is too much for haters. $20 MILLION FOR BIKE LANES, IN THIS ECONOMY?
I'm glad council just went for it.
"council might have saved itself some political headaches if smaller, quieter amounts were committed..."
ANY amount is too much for haters. $20 MILLION FOR BIKE LANES, IN THIS ECONOMY?
I'm glad council just went for it.
September 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Disagree with @keithgerein.bsky.social here re: bike lanes:
"council might have saved itself some political headaches if smaller, quieter amounts were committed..."
ANY amount is too much for haters. $20 MILLION FOR BIKE LANES, IN THIS ECONOMY?
I'm glad council just went for it.
"council might have saved itself some political headaches if smaller, quieter amounts were committed..."
ANY amount is too much for haters. $20 MILLION FOR BIKE LANES, IN THIS ECONOMY?
I'm glad council just went for it.
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Strange scenes at Planning and Housing Committee yesterday: a heritage listing of a 1930s 4plex in Leaside was upheld over objections of residents and neighbours. The residents clearly know what's up, even as the City sticks to canned lines that listing is no big deal, doesn't impede development.
September 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Strange scenes at Planning and Housing Committee yesterday: a heritage listing of a 1930s 4plex in Leaside was upheld over objections of residents and neighbours. The residents clearly know what's up, even as the City sticks to canned lines that listing is no big deal, doesn't impede development.
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What a great proposal, I can't wait for the government to "unlock" all these empty units so we can have true affordable housing: uninsulated cottages in Haliburton.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
September 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
What a great proposal, I can't wait for the government to "unlock" all these empty units so we can have true affordable housing: uninsulated cottages in Haliburton.
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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On the flip side, Alberta and Nova Scotia have been seeing (net) interprovincial inflows. Inflows in Nova Scotia slowed a bit but it's still going strong, Alberta is off its peak but still at very high net inflows.
September 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On the flip side, Alberta and Nova Scotia have been seeing (net) interprovincial inflows. Inflows in Nova Scotia slowed a bit but it's still going strong, Alberta is off its peak but still at very high net inflows.
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I sometimes think it'll be our downfall. Nothing will ever get done. I had a neighbour email me the other day asking for help trying to stop the Dufferin bus rapid transit lane cuz I "care and write about the city". Didn't read my column in support of the lane in spring i guess. Endless opposition.
NIMBYism is a huge cultural problem. It's been empowered for years where it becomes normalized into law, and the default of what we're used to.
We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.
We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.
September 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I sometimes think it'll be our downfall. Nothing will ever get done. I had a neighbour email me the other day asking for help trying to stop the Dufferin bus rapid transit lane cuz I "care and write about the city". Didn't read my column in support of the lane in spring i guess. Endless opposition.
NIMBYism is a huge cultural problem. It's been empowered for years where it becomes normalized into law, and the default of what we're used to.
We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.
We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.
September 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
NIMBYism is a huge cultural problem. It's been empowered for years where it becomes normalized into law, and the default of what we're used to.
We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.
We need to end this culture of thinking we have the right to say what happens on other people's property, and who gets to live in our neighbourhood.
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We've got mayoral polling data!
@andrewknack.bsky.social has taken an early lead over Tim Cartmell who keeps losing support as people learn more about him (lol)
And despite the media really strongly pushing infill as an issue, it doesn't seem to be a chief concern to voters in this poll
@andrewknack.bsky.social has taken an early lead over Tim Cartmell who keeps losing support as people learn more about him (lol)
And despite the media really strongly pushing infill as an issue, it doesn't seem to be a chief concern to voters in this poll
August 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We've got mayoral polling data!
@andrewknack.bsky.social has taken an early lead over Tim Cartmell who keeps losing support as people learn more about him (lol)
And despite the media really strongly pushing infill as an issue, it doesn't seem to be a chief concern to voters in this poll
@andrewknack.bsky.social has taken an early lead over Tim Cartmell who keeps losing support as people learn more about him (lol)
And despite the media really strongly pushing infill as an issue, it doesn't seem to be a chief concern to voters in this poll
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I at once think city councils should have dramatically more members and far fewer powers. City councilmembers should basically be solely in the business of constituent services and city governments shouldn't have powers above naming streets.
Top 4 cities in the U.S. and # of people represented by city council:
- NYC: 51 councilmembers, each representing ~166,000 ppl
- Los Angeles: 15 councilmembers, each repping ~260,000 ppl
- Chicago: 50 alderpersons, each repping ~54,000 ppl
- Houston: 16 councilmembers, each repping ~150,000 ppl
- NYC: 51 councilmembers, each representing ~166,000 ppl
- Los Angeles: 15 councilmembers, each repping ~260,000 ppl
- Chicago: 50 alderpersons, each repping ~54,000 ppl
- Houston: 16 councilmembers, each repping ~150,000 ppl
August 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I at once think city councils should have dramatically more members and far fewer powers. City councilmembers should basically be solely in the business of constituent services and city governments shouldn't have powers above naming streets.
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Did you see the latest Leger poll on Edmonton’s top issues?
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
August 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Did you see the latest Leger poll on Edmonton’s top issues?
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6
✔️ Lowering taxes
✔️ Reducing poverty
✔️ Better services
✔️ Safer streets
✔️ Climate action
Bike lanes didn’t make the list—but they’re part of the solution to ALL of these. Read our new blog to learn how!
buff.ly/QOaU8G6