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Add National Defence Dept. to list of buyers seeking Edmonton rental housing

Investment strategy seen as one solution to the shortage of military housing
New builds, such as the latest apartment construction at 49th Battalion, a multi-phase rental development, could be an option for the Canadian Department of National Defence, which is seeking to secure over 200 units near CFB Edmonton. (Michael Mulligan/CoStar)
New builds, such as the latest apartment construction at 49th Battalion, a multi-phase rental development, could be an option for the Canadian Department of National Defence, which is seeking to secure over 200 units near CFB Edmonton. (Michael Mulligan/CoStar)
CoStar Analytics
March 11, 2026 | 3:24 AM

Housing demand has become a critical operational issue for the Canadian Department of National Defence, commonly known as DND, driven by persistent shortages, aging infrastructure and a broader national effort to expand the force.

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