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housing city council

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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Pedestrians cross 100 Street and 102 Avenue, near the Stanley A. Milner Library in downtown Edmonton.
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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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Edmonton City Council meets at City Hall.
podcast city council

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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A path in Edmonton's river valley.
city council downtown

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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Victoria Promenade.
downtown cycling

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 newspaper clipping that reads, "Getting toehold on pedway a mean feat for pedestrians"
downtown transit

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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The outside of brick commercial building on a snowy day.
business downtown

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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engagement zoning

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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housing indigenous

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.

The Pulse

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

The Pulse

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

The Pulse

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.

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Roundups

Weekly newsletters that go deeper on topics of interest.

Roundup

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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Roundup

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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Roundup

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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Roundup

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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Roundup

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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Roundup

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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Roundup

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
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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
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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
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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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