River Valley
Recent stories about river valley
On the agenda: CRLs, derelict properties, and Rossdale
This week, councillors will hear an update on community revitalization levies, consider a higher tax for derelict properties that aren't residential, and make a recommendation on renewing part of the Rossdale neighbourhood.
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Inside the Rossdale Power Plant
Paul Collis remembers a time when the Rossdale Power Plant was filled with steam, noise, and life.
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Noted: River valley plan, student housing, mayoral infill
The co-hosts of Episode 320 of Speaking Municipally explored a river valley development policy, a downtown student housing incentive, and where mayoral candidates stand on infill.
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Flood won't be a problem for proposed Rossdale housing, architect says
Gene Dub said he believes his proposed housing development in Rossdale won't be at risk of flooding, even as updated forecasting models suggest two of the three buildings would be in water in the event of a hundred-year flood.
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Business park proposes relocating creek and downing 6,900 trees to expand
The Fulton Creek Business Park in southeast Edmonton has requested a rezoning to expand its footprint that would require a creek to be relocated and the loss of 6,900 mature trees.
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Council's decision on Nordic spa erodes public access to river valley: Advocates
A Nordic spa that city council recently approved breaks the city's own policies meant to enhance public access to the river valley, an advocate says.
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Calls for public engagement: Winter park use, snow and ice control, passenger rail
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about parks, snow and ice control, and more.
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Calls for public engagement: Rossdale rezoning, renewal, green economy
Here are opportunities to inform municipal decisions about rezoning applications, renewals, economic growth, and more.
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Cloverdale Coffee helps add amenities in river valley, proponent says
Jay Downton thinks opening a new coffee shop in the Cloverdale neighbourhood later this month could help increase interest in Edmonton's river valley.
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