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Five people gathered outdoors at a table covered in transit-themed paraphernalia, including a sign reading "Edmonton Transit Riders."
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Transit riders organize to push for improved service and community

A group of frequent transit users who rely on the service has formed the Edmonton Transit Riders advocacy group to spur change and build a sense of community among passengers.

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The view from the platform on Stadium Station, showing nearby apartments, a sidewalk, and the ravine.
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Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%

Edmonton's head of transit said a redesign that emphasizes visibility has turned one of the least safe LRT stations in the city into one of the safest.

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People lined up for a food truck outside the ATB Financial Arts Barn.
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Podcasters ponder parking and people in Old Strathcona

Suggestions within the Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy to remove parking, add bus rapid transit, and further pedestrianize the ever-popular area prompted the co-hosts of Episode 279 of Speaking Municipally to offer their thoughts.

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Riders enter and exit an LRT vehicle at Stadium station.
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On the agenda: Fiscal gaps, Whyte Ave changes, transit needs

This week, council committees will meet to discuss gaps in the operating and capital budgets, changes to the Old Strathcona public realm, and what transit needs to serve a growing population.

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People sit at picnic tables with a music stage in the background.
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Pedestrian-only Rice Howard Way continues into fall

After reporting a successful first year, Edmonton hopes to continue making Rice Howard Way pedestrian-only for both stand-alone events and regular programming.

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City of Edmonton crew members in reflective vests working on a playground structure
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Calls for public engagement: Playgrounds, city centre, fire safety

Here are opportunities to help inform municipal decision-making for park and playground development, city centre planning, and more.

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Mill Woods Town Centre in Edmonton.
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On the agenda: Bill 20, district planning, 124 Street highrise

This week, council is scheduled to discuss how Alberta's Bill 20 will affect its budget for the 2025 election, vote on bylaws that enable the District Policy, and decide if it will approve a rezoning on 124 Street.

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An artistic sign that reads "Edmonton" at Churchill Square.
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Podcast explores report detailing rise in homelessness

A 47% surge in the number of unhoused and underhoused people between January and July suggests Edmonton may not be ready to shelter those who would otherwise sleep rough in freezing winter temperatures, the co-hosts of Episode 278 of Speaking Municipally said.

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A three-storey walk-up apartment building in Strathcona.
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Developers urge Edmonton to follow B.C. on single-egress buildings

As British Columbia legalizes the construction of new multi-family buildings with a single staircase, a developer is pushing for Edmonton to adopt the same rules.

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