Infrastructure
Recent stories about infrastructure
A moment in history: Nov. 28, 1898
On this day in 1898, Edmonton's town council was discussing the construction of the first bridge across the North Saskatchewan River.
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First public hearing, public-private partnerships, rezonings
This week, Edmonton's new city council is scheduled to hold its first public hearing of the term to consider rezoning applications, and discuss partnerships with the private sector.
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City pilot to grow non-residential tax base has 'jaws dropping': Developer
As Edmonton heads toward an election, its city administration has an interesting plan to "grow the pie" on non-residential taxes in order to solve its ongoing construction chaos, Stewart Fraser, vice-president of acquisitions at Cantiro, told Taproot.
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Voters told Taproot they have 'construction fatigue' ahead of election
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work in the lead up to October's municipal election reveal that many voters are concerned about how the city builds large projects.
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Noted: Mayoral platforms, incumbent challenges, spray park mysteries
The co-hosts of Episode 322 of Speaking Municipally explored a platform from a mayoral hopeful aimed at infrastructure, the possible struggles that incumbents face in the coming October election, and the city's unclear communication about its spray parks.
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On the agenda: Airbnb regulations, downtown infill, new suburb
Council is scheduled to discuss increased regulations for Airbnbs and other short-term rentals, enhanced electrical infrastructure to support infill downtown, and the creation of a master plan for a new suburb.
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A moment in history: Sept. 5, 1931
On this day in 1931, the Gyro Club of Edmonton was opening a new playground at the University of Alberta Hospital, their fourth such facility in the city.
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Voters told Taproot they want better snow and ice removal
The growing responses to Taproot's listening work with voters in the lead up to the 2025 municipal election in October reveal that many are concerned about snow and ice clearing — though they have myriad priorities for that service.
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On the agenda: ICE District event park, public hearings for Newton and West Jasper Place
Council is scheduled to debate the ICE District event park proposal and continue hearing rezoning applications.
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