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Honey, I shrunk downtown: Edmonton developers eye shorter buildings
Developers once envisioned an Edmonton skyline with many more towers, but that vision is disappearing, lot by lot.
On the agenda: Derelict properties, budget engagement, Valley Line LRT
This week, council will consider tax subclasses for derelict properties, review public engagement on the 2027-2030 budget, and vote on funding for the Valley Line LRT transition and equipment for the expanding network.
Gen Zers learn how to make a difference 'in a very intense time'
A group of young activists spent a weekend networking and learning advocacy skills that organizers say will help ensure that youth perspectives are considered in decision-making.
Bike routes cancelled or put off despite council direction
Even though a council committee has told administration to proceed as planned with Edmonton's active transportation network expansion, regardless of parking and traffic concerns, administration has cancelled or deferred bike infrastructure in Grovenor, Terrace Heights, and along 95 Avenue in the west end.
On the agenda: Snow, climate, heritage
This week, councillors will review new climate action priorities, a proposed update to the snow-and-ice-control policy, and a new heritage places strategy.
Construction industry calls for fair risk allocation in extreme weather
Representatives of the construction sector say they need to be involved in how extreme weather risks are addressed in project planning, procurement, and contract delivery.
Your turn: Edmonton Chamber gathers business sentiment
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes a survey asking how employees, business owners, and organizational leaders feel about their businesses today and how that might change in the next year.
Knack's faith in Edmonton Global remains, despite departures
Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack continues to believe in a regional approach to economic development, even though five municipalities have left Edmonton Global and three more are on their way.
On the agenda: Bike lanes, climate resilience, Low Level Bridge
This week, councillors are set to discuss a pause on future bike lanes that take away parking or travel lanes, amendments to the city's climate resilience policy, and early designs for the Low Level Bridge replacement.