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A screengrab of Coun. Aaron Paquette sitting at a microphone
city council budget

Large capital projects likely off the table in next budget, councillor says

Don't expect anything too flashy out of the upcoming four-year budget, says a councillor with a couple of budgets under his belt.

business housing

Treaty 6 nations aim to redevelop contentious Rossdale lots

The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations says it wants to turn vacant land in Rossdale into Alberta's first major Indigenous-led redevelopment.

A dozen people pose at a booth, collecting feedback
city council region

Your turn: Chinatown housing, Windsor Park rezoning, and more

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a questionnaire about housing in Edmonton's Chinatown and a rezoning proposal in Windsor Park.

People cross the street at Calgary Trail and Whyte Avenue
city council transit

Removal of Whyte Ave scrambles delayed until 2027

Three scramble crossings on Whyte Avenue will remain in place for another summer season so the city can better coordinate with events and construction projects.

A two-storey mall with a colourful Chinatown sign
city council

On the agenda: Pacific Mall rezoning, active transportation

This week, council will consider several rezoning applications from Westrich Pacific, including for the Pacific Mall in Chinatown, and they'll look at a proposal to preserve parking alongside active transportation infrastructure on 50 Street.

business housing

Developers aim to downzone near downtown

Edmonton city council is set to debate three rezoning applications on July 6 that would see ambitious direct control zones shrunk to allow buildings between eight and 18 storeys.

Seven horizontal bike parking spots on a sidewalk
city council region

Your turn: Bike parking, Stony Plain, city apps

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes research about bike parking, community parties in Stony Plain, and a survey about Edmonton's online apps and service.

A fireworks show at city hall
city council indigenous

On the agenda: Indigenous engagement, megaphones, fireworks

This week, council will consider its policy for engaging Indigenous groups regarding river valley development, review regulations for megaphones in public spaces, and discuss Diwali celebrations and the use of fireworks.

A map of the Prince Rupert area with several pins along 114 Avenue
city council engagement

Your turn: Towards 40, playground, Leduc annexation

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes surveys about road safety in three Edmonton neighbourhoods, a draft design of a playground in Hawks Ridge, and a survey about Leduc's proposed annexation of land from Leduc County, among other matters.