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Your turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz census
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about the proposed redesign of part of Jasper Avenue's streetscape, feedback opportunities for street safety solutions, and the annual Edmonton business census.
Bikeology launches with push to design cycling with women in mind
A new non-profit is seeking to encourage more women and girls to ride bicycles by combining community events with advocacy aimed at making cycling infrastructure safer and more practical for all.
On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets
This week, councillors will hear an update on bridges in the core, vote on amendments aimed at protecting trees on infill lots, and discuss the common budget for the Office of the Councillors.
Your turn: Devon library, Parkland County, and Edmonton's downtown
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a discussion about potentially expanding the Devon Public Library, as well as surveys on Parkland County's strategic plan and Edmonton's downtown policy.
On the agenda: Annual report from the police service
This week, city council is set to review the Edmonton Police Service's annual report.
Your turn: Downtown, snow maps, and Fort Sask
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey on Edmonton's updated downtown policy and another to improve snow and ice clearing maps, as well as the last chance to comment on a couple of initiatives in Fort Saskatchewan.
Enabling job creation should top mayor's agenda, says cities expert
When Mayor Andrew Knack delivers his first State of the City address, a key message should be what the City of Edmonton is doing to support job creation, says the head of the Cities Institute.
Council discusses lower threshold for extreme weather response
Councillors on the community and public services committee reviewed an updated policy on supporting vulnerable people during extreme weather conditions on May 11.
'Edge cities' should maintain unique identity, says urban scholar
While much effort has been put into creating a cohesive identity for the Edmonton metropolitan region, something important will be lost if the municipalities around the big city lose themselves, says Murtaza Haider, executive director of the Cities Institute at the University of Alberta.