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Riverhawks to trial park-and-ride ahead of potential loss of lot
The Edmonton Riverhawks are planning ahead in anticipation of major changes to the Rossdale neighbourhood.
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Windsor Park plots renovation of historic green space
A south-central Edmonton community is nearing the end of a fundraising push connected to the designation of its park as a municipal historic resource, aligning with upcoming city policy that aims to widen the definition of heritage.
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Your turn: Naturalization, West 240, and budget
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a project to return natural vegetation to parts of Edmonton, consultations on a neighbourhood area structure plan in the West 240 development, and continued budget input across the region.
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City to remove scramble crosswalks on Whyte Avenue
Three intersections that allow pedestrians to cross Whyte Avenue diagonally are slated to be reverted to traditional crosswalks this year as part of a bid to help buses move faster.
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Your turn: Budget consultations and Acheson changes
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes budget consultations in Edmonton, the City of Leduc, and Strathcona County, plus Parkland County's information sessions on changes to Acheson's industrial area.
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City seeks Indigenous artist for legacy project
An Indigenous artist from Treaty 6 territory will be tasked with creating a piece to represent Edmonton and nation-wide municipal collaboration.
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Report reveals lack of homeless supports outside of Edmonton's boundaries
There are zero emergency shelter beds open permanently to the general public in the municipalities surrounding Edmonton, a report from Edmonton's administration said.
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Next steps taken toward BRT and wider sidewalks on Whyte
Edmonton's city council will decide whether to prioritize delivering bus rapid transit and wider sidewalks on Whyte Avenue when it makes its budget decisions for the next four years this fall.
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On the agenda: CRLs, derelict properties, and Rossdale
This week, councillors will hear an update on community revitalization levies, consider a higher tax for derelict properties that aren't residential, and make a recommendation on renewing part of the Rossdale neighbourhood.
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