This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a request for feedback on supportive housing in Blatchford, a call for input on snow storage sites in Edmonton, and an extended deadline for responses to the draft design for neighbourhood renewal in Wîhkwêntôwin, along with several surveys in the region.
The Métis Urban and Capital Housing Corporation is asking for community feedback on Pakoshayimooh Village, an affordable sober-living housing development in Blatchford. The survey is open until Feb. 28.
Pakoshayimooh Village, whose name comes from the Cree-Michif word for hope, seeks to provide stable housing to Indigenous residents recovering from addiction, with support from Otipemisiwak Métis Government's health department. It is expected to have 55 apartment units, with shared outdoor spaces, a rooftop patio, and a community kitchen.
"Securing stable housing after completing addiction treatment is one of the most significant challenges individuals face following treatment," the development's web page reads. "For Indigenous people, this challenge is often compounded by long-standing systemic barriers and the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma."
The survey seeks feedback to inform design considerations as well as thoughtful integration of the project into the surrounding community. Everyone's input is welcome, but the organization is particularly keen on hearing from residents in Blatchford, Prince Charles, Prince Rupert, Westwood, and Spruce Avenue.
Blatchford is a sustainable community built on renewable energy, and the project will follow the neighbourhood's green building standards set by the city.
Métis Urban and Capital Housing is behind similar properties, such as the Renaissance Tower at 9505 105 Avenue NW. The accessible and affordable housing complex for Indigenous seniors over the age of 55 is part of the city's Boyle Renaissance development.
A rendering of the proposed design for Pakoshayimooh Village, which Métis Urban and Capital Housing is seeking feedback on until Feb. 28. (Métis Urban and Capital Housing Corporation)
Here are some other opportunities to provide input in the Edmonton metro region:
- Until Feb. 15: Edmonton is looking for input on upgrades to snow storage facilities to improve drainage, access, and safety.
- Feb. 17, 19, and 24: Leduc RCMP invite residents to attend a series of public town halls to discuss 2026 policing priorities, review recent policing survey results, ask questions, and share feedback.
- Feb. 18 and 26: Edmonton is holding drop-in events on playgrounds in Skyrattler, Meyonohk, and Weinlos parks ahead of construction.
- Until Feb. 20: Strathcona County is collecting responses to its public satisfaction survey for a report to go to county council in June.
- Feb. 24: Sturgeon County will be holding a public hearing on a bylaw aiming to improve the enforcement of property development offences.
- Feb. 24: Sturgeon County will be holding a public hearing to approve an industrial agricultural building next to a roundabout in Villeneuve, requiring a rezoning of the land.
- Feb. 25: Edmonton is hosting a drop-in session seeking input on the planning of Blatchford's parks and open spaces.
- Until Feb. 28: Edmonton has extended the deadline for community feedback on Wîhkwêntôwin neighbourhood renewal.
- Until March 4: Edmonton is looking for input for the Parkview neighbourhood renewal.
- Until March 27: Leduc County has launched its citizen satisfaction survey.
- Ongoing: Fort Saskatchewan is collecting feedback on policing priorities.
"Your turn" is Taproot's weekly collection of public engagement opportunities in the Edmonton region. Watch this space every Friday for opportunities to make your views known.