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City targets 2030 for two million new trees
The City of Edmonton says it will plant two million new trees by 2030, at a cost of about $114 million.
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Coming up at council: April 19-22, 2022
City council meets on April 19, with a continuation on April 20. There is also a public hearing on April 20. Here are some of the key items on the agenda this week.
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Planner sees need for 'granular' projects to build downtown population
The latest census shows that Edmonton is one of a handful of Canadian cities to see a decline in its downtown population between 2016 and 2021. The decrease is surprising, says urban planner Neal LaMontagne, but he doesn't think it is necessarily a sign that the city is headed in the wrong direction.
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Parkade and pedway decisions seem to contradict City Plan
Decisions to fund a parkade at the Orange Hub and a pedway to the Station Lands throw into question whether city council is committed to the City Plan, say the City Hall observers on Taproot's civic affairs podcast.
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Meet the councillors: Andrew Knack and Erin Rutherford to tackle transportation
The latest episode of Speaking Municipally hears from the dean of the current council and a newcomer about their plans for the next four years.
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Meet the councillors: Keren Tang and Ashley Salvador identify key priorities as they begin their terms
Speaking Municipally hears from Keren Tang of Karhiio and Ashley Salvador of Métis about who they are and what they want to focus on in this term.
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City committee endorses rules for passing cyclists on the road
Edmonton drivers may soon face fines for passing too close to cyclists, in an effort by the city to clarify the rules of sharing the road.
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Council approves Edmonton City Plan
City council has approved the Edmonton City Plan, which is intended to guide Edmonton's growth to a population of two million people.
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