Parking
Recent stories about parking
Noted: Free parking, app fixes, austerity
With council passing a motion to make the transition from physical EPark machines to an app easier, Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette joined the hosts of Episode 305 of Speaking Municipally to provide more context.
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Paquette wants to pause transition to mobile payments for parking
Ward Dene Coun. Aaron Paquette wants to hit the brakes on the city's transition from physical machines to mobile payments for parking in city-owned spots.
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On the agenda: Indigenous-led housing, parking revenues, growing university
This week, there is public hearing scheduled on April 7, a city council meeting scheduled on April 8 and 9, and an audit committee meeting scheduled on April 11.
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Noted: Parking changes, photo radar, April Fools'
Changes to parking, new photo radar rules, and Coun. Karen Principe's April Fools' joke are three stories the co-hosts of Episode 302 of Speaking Municipally examined.
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Calls for public engagement: Downtown parking, Granville rezonings
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions on downtown parking, rezonings, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.
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City recommends removing cars on 83 Avenue near farmers' market
The city is recommending making one block of 83 Avenue between Calgary Trail and Gateway Boulevard car free.
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Court case complicates parking-lot permit pickle
As absurd as it might seem that 90% of Edmonton's downtown surface parking lots lack permits, a 2009 court ruling might make it difficult for the city to pursue enforcement.
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Podcast provides parking context
Episode 212 of Speaking Municipally looks at the context surrounding neighbourhood renewal work in Ottewell and its impact on parking.
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Downtown workers would like cheaper parking, but consider the costs, says planner
A survey for the Edmonton Downtown Business Association found that 60% of workers view the availability of discounted parking as a factor that would increase the likelihood of them choosing to return to work downtown. But while discounting parking or making it free may seem like an attractive solution to reinvigorate the heart of the city, it's not that simple, explained urban planner Neal LaMontagne.
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