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Recent stories about development
A moment in history: April 24, 1971
On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's nightlife hotspots was advertising live music.
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On the agenda: Climate and Blatchford audits, board recruitment
This week, council will look at audits on climate action and Blatchford redevelopment, as well as get an update on civilian recruitment for boards and committees.
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Land sales signal change could be coming to The Quarters
Several city-owned lots in The Quarters are in the process of being sold to developers, giving at least one city councillor a glimmer of hope that there is legitimate progress to revitalize the 106-acre neighbourhood.
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On the agenda: Homelessness emergency, redevelopment, clean energy
Mayor Amarjeet Sohi has called for a special city council meeting to discuss declaring a housing and houselessness crisis. Other items as council returns from its holiday break include land sales at the Exhibition Lands redevelopment and a permanent program to incentivize clean energy projects.
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For Edmonton's Blatchford redevelopment, 2024 is a decisive year
Coun. Anne Stevenson uses the analogy of a plane hurtling down a runway to build lift and fly when considering the city's Blatchford development. "It takes time to pick up the speed and then to take off, and I truly feel that we are at that inflection point," Stevenson told Taproot.
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Dismantling Edmonton's half-built freeway begins on Rossdale Road
Work that will begin to undo Edmonton's incomplete 1970s downtown freeway project is already seeing asphalt removed in one of the city's oldest neighbourhoods.
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On the agenda: Operating deficits, capital spending, and another Oliver tower
A public hearing will take place on Sept. 11, and city council will meet on Sept. 12 and 13. Council services committee will meet on Sept. 15. Here are some of the key items on the agenda.
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On the agenda: Audit work plan, towers in Ritchie, and more
This week, a public hearing will take place on June 26, and audit committee will meet on June 27. Two private audit-related meetings will take place as well: the city auditor recruitment committee will meet on June 27, and the audit selection committee will meet on June 29. The next city council meeting is scheduled for July 4.
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More density sought to accommodate regional growth
The metro region is going to need more multi-unit housing, not only in Edmonton but also in the surrounding municipalities, to accommodate expected population growth, a panel discussion on land development heard on June 15.
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