City Council

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A rezoning sign in front of an empty lot
business housing

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.

Valley Line LRT car at the 102 Street stop downtown
city council land use

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.

A dozen people stand in front of a screen that says Youth Accctivator
city council politics

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.

A protected bike lane on a tree-lined street
city council cycling

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.

Brown and white snow creates ruts on a sunny street in Strathcona
city council climate

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.

business region

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.

Two men in suits smile while holding a framed photo
business city council

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.

Edmonton Mayor Andrew Knack posing with Edmonton Global personnel alongside holiday season decor
region city council

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.

A render of a plain bridge in front of the Edmonton skyline
city council infrastructure

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.