Working 9:30 to 5, what a way to make a livin'
Download MP3Council decided to keep meeting times as is, but it recommends a shorter summer vacation for future councils. Plus, there was heated discussion about river valley development, incentives for student housing, and what to do about Edmonton City Centre.
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Council calendar
Social media
River Valley ARP
Student housing
- News Release: More students find a home in downtown Edmonton with new housing fund
- Downtown Student Housing Incentive
Edmonton City Centre
- Visionary says Edmonton needs to look elsewhere to re-imagine its downtown mall
- Puneeta McBryan's LinkedIn post
Election stuff
- Voters told Taproot they want better bike lanes and data, and worry about provincial involvement
- A Plan for Responsible Infill and Growth — Andrew Knack for Mayor
- Smart Growth, Strong Neighbourhoods: The Right Approach to Infill in Edmonton - Tim Cartmell for Mayor
Rapid fire
- Edmonton is setting new rules for pets. Here's what you need to know
- String of distraction thefts across Canada prompts police warning
- Edmonton Pride Parade
Election project
- What issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?
- A progress report on Taproot's election project
- What we heard at our election listening sessions
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Creators and Guests
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Stephanie Swensrude
Stephanie is a curator and reporter at Taproot Edmonton. She attended NAIT's radio and television program and has worked at CBC, CFJC in Kamloops, and 630 CHED.
