What role does the Ring Road play in Edmonton's housing market?
Quick Answer
Short answer: The Anthony Henday Drive completion opened vast suburban development, keeping lot prices competitive.
Detailed Explanation
Full-circle completion in 2016 made previously remote areas like Acheson and Beaumont accessible within 45 minutes of downtown. This geographic expansion helps contain housing costs by ensuring steady lot supply—a key differentiator from constrained markets like Vancouver.
- New residential communities: 15+ since Ring Road completion
- Average commute from Ring Road to downtown: 28 minutes
- Suburban lot prices held steady 2020-2025 despite inflation
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