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Debate grows as Edmonton plans 23 km of new active transportation infrastructure for 2025
More Edmontonians are asking the provincial government to throw the brakes on the city's plans to build active transportation infrastructure.
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Noted: Downtown Action Plan
The city's proposed $553-million Downtown Action Plan was top of mind for the hosts of Episode 308 of Speaking Municipally.
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On the agenda: EPS annual report, Dutch elm disease
This week, council will meet to discuss the police funding formula, city-led rezoning, and Dutch elm disease.
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Council to vote on upzoning more than 1,200 properties
City council is set to vote on May 20 on whether to proactively upzone more than 1,200 lots in Garneau, Wîhkwêntôwin, and the Stony Plain Road area to allow commercial uses and greater density.
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On the agenda: Douglas Manor, downtown plan, African Multicultural Community Centre
This week, council committees will meet to discuss the restoration of the historic Douglas Manor, a plan to invest in downtown, and the business case for an African Multicultural Community Centre.
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Noted: State of city event, traffic troubles, police commission calm
The State of Our City 2025 event, traffic congestion, and the Edmonton Police Commission's relationship with city council were on the minds of the hosts of Episode 307 of Speaking Municipally.
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Edmonton eyes selling naming rights for 29 public facilities
City administration is set to ask councillors to allow it to pursue discussions with potential sponsors about naming rights for 29 city-owned facilities, arguing in a report set for discussion on May 12 that it could generate up to $21 million over the next 10 years if allowed to do so.
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City proposes adding second downtown entertainment district on 104 Street
Patrons of the Downtown Farmers' Market could enjoy an alcoholic beverage on 104 Street NW this summer if council approves a new downtown entertainment district at a meeting on May 20.
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Bill 50 could allow money to 'overpower democracy': Knack
One Edmonton city councillor says the United Conservative Party government's Bill 50 could create cascading financial disadvantages for independent candidates running against candidates who are part of a party in the municipal election in October.
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