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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.