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Part of the audience and the main field at Commonwealth Stadium.
podcast city council

Noted: Less names, less shame, and less police pain

Names for recreation centres and sports teams, as well cops and city council mending their fence, were top of mind for the hosts of Episode 310 of Speaking Municipally.

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A protected bike lane on a tree-lined street.
active transportation cycling

Paths for People celebrates a decade of street surgery

About 10 years ago, while Michael Phair and other residents in Wîhkwêntôwin were pushing the city to build a bike lane in their neighbourhood, Anna Ho and Conrad Nobert were doing the same across the river in Strathcona.

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A black and brown cat on a city sidewalk with a red temporary construction fence behind it
city council zoning

On the agenda: Zoning bylaw update, animal control, new budget process

This week, council committees will review the first year of the updated zoning bylaw, consider increased fines for animal attacks, and preview the new budget process that will begin in 2026.

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A building wrapped in yellow and green under construction surrounded by mature trees and existing homes.
housing zoning

One year after zoning reform, housing surges but sprawl continues

The way and the speed at which Edmonton develops is starting to change, thanks in part to the updated zoning bylaw, according to city administration.

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A man stands at a podium in front of colourful artwork.
podcast city council

Noted: Knack announces he's running for mayor

Andrew Knack, the city councillor representing Ward Nakota Isga, joined the hosts of Episode 309 of Speaking Municipally shortly after announcing that he's running for mayor in the October municipal election.

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A child rides a bike near the Delton Grocery in north Edmonton.
city council active transportation

Debate grows as Edmonton plans 23 km of new active transportation infrastructure for 2025

More Edmontonians are asking the provincial government to throw the brakes on the city's plans to build active transportation infrastructure.

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The downtown Edmonton skyline, including the Rogers Arena.
city council downtown

Noted: Downtown Action Plan

The city's proposed $553-million Downtown Action Plan was top of mind for the hosts of Episode 308 of Speaking Municipally.

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A police car in downtown Edmonton.
city council police

On the agenda: EPS annual report, Dutch elm disease

This week, council will meet to discuss the police funding formula, city-led rezoning, and Dutch elm disease.

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Picture of Remedy Cafe on 124 Street, with an overcast sky
city council zoning

Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties

City council is set to vote on May 20 on whether to proactively upzone more than 1,200 lots in Garneau, Wîhkwêntôwin, and the Stony Plain Road area to allow commercial uses and greater density.

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