Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not going to happen
Download MP3Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (01:17) - Ad: U of A Reads
- (01:52) - Protecting private trees
- (08:56) - Stabilization centre
- (18:30) - Jasper Avenue New Vision
- (29:27) - Whyte Avenue BRT
- (39:12) - Close
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Protecting private trees
- On the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgets
- Edmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing cost
- Edmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home builders
- For some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweet
Stabilization centre
- Edmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisis
- Edmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxication
- EPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to Policing
- April 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody
- 2023: New Integrated Care Centre Open
Jasper Avenue New Vision
- Jasper Avenue New Vision
- 107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design Booklet
- Your turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz census
Whyte Avenue BRT
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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.
