Infrastructure
Recent stories about infrastructure
On the agenda: Landscaping deposits, Blatchford rezoning, Henday ramps
This week, council is scheduled to vote on changes to the zoning bylaw meant to improve developer compliance on landscaping, a rezoning application in Blatchford, and whether to borrow money to build new ramps on Anthony Henday Drive.
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'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle traffic
An active transportation advocacy group wants the City of Edmonton to consider what it calls a "bold idea" for where 76 Avenue crosses the Mill Creek Ravine between the Ritchie and King Edward Park neighbourhoods.
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What's new for snow and ice control in Edmonton
A new type of salt, greater transparency, and maximized use of labour are all pieces in the complex puzzle of snow and ice control, say two of the City of Edmonton's leaders on that front.
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A moment in history: Oct. 9, 1971
On this day in 1971, one of Edmonton's most enduring landmarks reopened after reconstruction work.
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On the agenda: District planning, Horse Hill, Belvedere
This week, Edmonton's city council will hear from the public on district planning, and debate rezoning applications.
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Variant Edition finds new Bat Cave after Stony Plain Road flood
Variant Edition has opened a new sanctum after catastrophic flooding at Revolution Square forced it and at least nine businesses to leave. Now the indie comic shop's owners are forging a future where the bricks-and-mortar store is just the origin story in a hero's arc.
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A moment in history: May 22, 1950
On this day in 1950, Edmontonians weren't letting the cold keep them from the city's outdoor pools.
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Podcast considers slimmed-down streets, Edge Fund treats
The return of Edmonton's Summer Streets Program while e-scooters are absent is bittersweet in the estimation of Episode 263 of Speaking Municipally.
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A moment in history: April 10, 1950
On this day in 1950, Edmonton was looking at new ways to span the North Saskatchewan River.
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