Speaking Municipally

Stephanie is back! We chat about some of the big and small municipal news you might have missed in the past month. Plus, we hear all about Stephanie's travels and her fresh reflections on cities and how Edmonton stacks up.

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:59) - Ad: Shadow Theatre
• (03:58) - Europe through an Edmonton lens
• (08:58) - Bike infrastructure
• (10:40) - Patios and pedestrian life
• (13:45) - Bridges
• (17:31) - Street-level trains and transit
• (21:46) - Ad: Wills Week
• (23:50) - Former mayors and downtown
• (30:01) - Downtown traffic and construction
• (36:02) - Referendum
• (37:15) - Pit Tour and close

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This episode is also brought to you by Edmonton Community Foundation, which presents Wills Week from Oct. 5 to 9. Whether you're creating your first will or updating an existing one, free online and in-person sessions offer clear, expert guidance on wills, executorship, and estate planning. Learn more about Wills Week

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