history
downtown
A moment in history: Dec. 19, 1986
On this day in 1986, a land sale was the first step to building one of Edmonton's tallest downtown towers.
Briefs
Here are the latest briefs from Taproot Edmonton
city council
infrastructure
Capital projects mostly on time and on budget, council hears
Most of the projects in the City of Edmonton's 2023-2026 capital budget are on budget and on time, but a handful are beyond the city's tolerance for how much they are costing or how long they are taking.
city council
police
On the agenda: Rezoning in McKernan, Crestwood, Queen Alexandra
Before heading into the holiday break, Edmonton city council is scheduled to debate rezoning applications and interview candidates for the Edmonton Police Commission.
housing
Edmonton's zoning reforms, partnerships draw praise at housing symposium
While Edmonton's zoning reforms, collaborative housing programs, and modern construction methods are earning national praise, the city still struggles to meet the growing demand for affordable housing.
history
housing
A moment in history: Dec. 12, 1979
On this day in 1979, the city's plan for naming the roads in Riverbend's new neighbourhoods came to light.
business
region
Sturgeon County leverages industrial zone for data centres
Sturgeon County is betting on Alberta's only designated industrial zone and a $16.6-million industrial water facility for data centres as Beacon AI Centers gains momentum on an application in the county.
city council
trees
Edmonton nearly halfway to tree goal, with slight extension
The City of Edmonton says it is on track to add two million trees by 2031, lengthening its deadline by one year after condensing a 30-year plan to a decade-long one.
history
architecture
A moment in history: Dec. 5, 1967
On this day in 1967, Alberta's new provincial museum was set to open its doors.
podcast
city council
Noted: Surplus money, surplus speed, and private chats
As Edmonton's new city council sits to discuss the fall budget adjustment, with administration suggesting a 6.4% increase to property taxes, the co-hosts of Episode 334 of Speaking Municipally looked at some surprising developments within what was an otherwise routine week for our municipal government.
