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What city council can — and can't — do to improve Edmonton's housing system
In Taproot's Housing Complex series, we examined where Edmonton is at on housing supply, government subsidies for housing, rental housing, infill, sprawl, and more. To wrap the series, we will now look at what city council and the City of Edmonton can, and can't, do to improve Edmonton's housing system, and for whom.
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Vehicle traffic on 102 Avenue down 90% following LRT construction
A city report that offers insight into how the Valley Line LRT has changed the ways people move around the downtown core could lead to a review of wait times for pedestrian signals, adjustments to signage for drivers, and even even real-time warnings about cyclists.
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Budget adjustments were slices rather than slashes, podcasters say
Though city council's fall budget adjustment resulted in a 6.1% increase to property taxes rather than the 8.1% increase administration had proposed, the reduction was created through funding shuffles rather than big culls, co-hosts Mack Male and Troy Pavlek said on Episode 288 of Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: Downtown parking lots, river valley plan
This week, council will discuss a program to regulate downtown surface parking lots, financial updates for the capital and operating budgets, and a new plan for redevelopment in the river valley.
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Options for new bike lanes on Victoria Promenade hit planning stage
The City of Edmonton has presented five new options for bike lanes along Victoria Promenade in Wîhkwêntôwin as part of its renewal program for the neighbourhood.
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A moment in history: Dec. 6, 1977
On this day in 1977, commuters were frustrated by delays in the construction of Edmonton's new pedway network.
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Departure of Good Goods from downtown leaves business association with few options
A retailer that received a $212,000 grant to set up shop downtown for at least 18 months left after just six months, but the organization that provided the grant is not planning to sue to get the money back.
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Calls for public engagement: Windsor Park rezoning, ETS trip tool
Here are opportunities to inform municipal planning for rezoning, transit services, recreation, and more.
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Why Edmonton's work on Indigenous-led housing remains complex
As Edmonton enters an election year, then, it's clear that more of its residents are struggling to find adequate housing than ever before, and most acutely within the Indigenous communities that make up 6.2% of the region's population. To find out why this is happening, what's working, and what needs to be improved, Taproot spoke to experts who work in Indigenous-led housing across Edmonton.
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The Pulse
A weekday news briefing that informs you about what's going on in Edmonton.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
In this edition: What city council can — and can't — do to improve Edmonton's housing system; review concludes clearing of U of A encampment was lawful; and more headlines and happenings
Tuesday, Dec. 10
In this edition: Vehicle traffic on 102 Avenue down 90% following LRT construction; budget adjustments were slices rather than slashes, podcasters say; and more headlines and happenings
Monday, Dec. 9
In this edition: On the agenda: Downtown parking lots, river valley plan; Edmonton leads the province in opioid-related deaths; and more headlines and happenings
Events
Check out the beta version of the Taproot Edmonton Calendar. This is our latest effort to inform and connect our community, building on the attention Taproot already pays to what's going on in the Edmonton region.
Roundups
Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.
Regional Roundup: December 11, 2024
With tax increases across the region, and news from Alberta Municipalities, Leduc and District Food Bank, Rig Hand Distillery, Bar OA, and more.
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Health Innovation Roundup: December 11, 2024
With news from PulseMedica, GlycoNet, Pacylex, RJH Biosciences, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, Bio-Stream Diagnostics, Action Lab, and more.
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Food Roundup: December 10, 2024
With news from Krispy Kreme, Boa and Hare, Filistix, Tesoro, Bar OA, Rig Hand Distillery, Edmonton's Food Bank, Inovata Foods, Bodega, and more.
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Tech Roundup: December 10, 2024
With news from Alberta Enterprise Corporation, RL Core Technologies, Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, Fairly Staffing, Nanoprecise, and more.
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Business Roundup: December 06, 2024
With news from BOMA Edmonton, Edmonton International Airport, Edmonton Global, Startup TNT, Vertical Impression, Ironwood Management, and more.
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Events Roundup: December 05, 2024
Featuring an event pick from Taproot curator/reporter Stephanie Swensrude, and ways to find non-traditional holiday fare.
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Arts Roundup: December 05, 2024
With news from Thou Art Here Theatre, Mile Zero Dance Society, CKUA, Winspear Centre, Theatre Network, Alberta Ballet, Humanoid Origin, and more.
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Blog Posts
Updates on what Taproot Edmonton has been up to recently.
Taproot is now a Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization
Taproot Publishing Inc. has officially been designated as a Qualified Canadian Journalism Organization (QCJO), effective Feb. 7, 2024. This gives paying members access to the Digital News Subscription Tax Credit.
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Taproot joins Press Forward, a voice for indie media
Taproot Edmonton is now a proud member of Press Forward, an organization "dedicated to ensuring people in Canada have strong, independent and community-focused journalism."
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Introducing Housing Complex, a special project from Taproot Edmonton
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Housing Complex, a multi-part project exploring what works, what doesn’t, and what can be done to improve Edmonton’s housing system.
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