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• The Leducsiana Purchase

  We follow up on the Public Spaces Bylaw, accelerating construction on the Valley Line West LRT, and the introduction of two new commissioners for the Edmonton Police Commission. Plus, the City of Leduc proposes to annex land from Leduc County, and we wrap up our Edmonton Food Faves series.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Public Spaces BylawSpeakers urge city councillors to ditch proposed public spaces bylawEdmontonians share concerns that public spaces bylaw targets city's most vulnerablePublic spaces bylaw: Edmonton police officers want clear rules, advocates fear harms to vulnerableValley Line West LRTEdmonton city council approves plan to speed up LRT constructionEdmonton fast-tracking LRT road work using full road closuresStony Plain Road businesses dreading expedited construction plan for Valley Line West LRTMajor road closures planned for Valley Line LRT west this yearOn the agenda: Public spaces bylaw, Valley Line West constructionEdmonton Police CommissionAlberta picks two new Edmonton police commissioners amid probe sparked by chief's complaint of 'bias' in city appointeesEdmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.Mayor Amarjeet Sohi's photoLeducsiana PurchaseCity of Leduc eyes southern boundary expansion with plan to annex nearly 2,500 hectaresCounty responds to City of Leduc's intent to annex landsRegional Roundup: Feb. 12, 2025Edmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomMajor streets set to change to give buses priorityUpcycler helps Kuma give old tents new lifeIntercultural pop-up part of Feed the Soul's evolutionRapid fireEdmonton police officers return to 6 public schools, more than 4 years after division halted programEnjoy the new sloth exhibit at the Edmonton Valley ZooSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

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• Blame Edmonton for the tariffs

  City council heard about potential tariffs and how they might affect our city. Plus, the Edmonton Design Committee could be expanding its mandate, and we look at how construction on the Valley Line West LRT might accelerate.Here are the relevant links for this episode:TariffsEdmonton city council, business leaders talk tariff strategy as administrators review contractsMayor, province point fingers after Trump adviser singles out Edmonton's drug crisisMayor Amarjeet Sohi's threadCoun. Tim Cartmell's postCoun. Andrew Knack's postNov. 30, 2022: Operating Budget Amendment 83Edmonton Design CommitteeEdmonton Design Committee could review more developments in futureEdmonton Design CommitteeValley Line West LRTFeb. 11, 2025: Valley Line West 2025 Roadway Construction Options and ImpactsValley Line West LRTEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomCloverdale Coffee helps add amenities in river valley, proponent saysSpecialty food chains chart ambitious growth across regionProject aims to cultivate community and canopy in McCauleyRapid fireEdmonton bans sale of knives in convenience stores after council passes bylawDrivers frustrated by pay parking in Edmonton since app changeSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

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• Public Spaces 2: Electric Boogaloo

  We examine the updated Public Spaces Bylaw, which will be discussed at an upcoming committee meeting. Plus, an update on affordable housing on surplus school sites, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to integrate into municipal work.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Public Spaces BylawHere's why Edmonton may ban or limit public behaviours including drug use, panhandling and protestsNews Release: Edmonton first in Canada to consolidate municipal bylaws to protect inclusion, enable public safety, eliminate redundanciesCommunity and Public Services Committee - Feb. 10, 2025Episode 251: Public spaces (just not for you, specifically)Feb. 2024: Public space bylaws can't fix what community can, advocates sayAshley Salvador AMA on RedditSurplus school sitesResidents object to parcel of community park being designated as surplus, developed for housing'We have a need': Edmonton city council debates affordable housing sitesWater and AIOn the agenda: EPCOR Water Services operational planEngineers Used 'Frozen' Animation Code to Solve Dyatlov Pass MysteryEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomFlying Canoë Volant wants to transition to a 'culture of contribution'Second payment system in three years always part of plan, ETS head saysIntent Coffee team returns with Balay Coffee pop-upBusiness Roundup: Jan. 31, 2025Rapid fireDanielle Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fundAlberta pension manager fires 19 employees, including DEI program leadFast-growing pickleball clubs short on space pitch new facilities in the Edmonton regionSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

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• Accountability is police commissing in action

  We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, which may not be a record at all. Plus, we have a new segment exploring Edmonton Food Faves.Here are the relevant links for this episode:West Edmonton MallReddit thread about the parking lot recordEdmonton Metropolitan Region Board'Bittersweet' end of the EMRB opens door to 'next iteration' of regional partnershipNovember 2024: The EMRB is not to be76 Avenue'Bold' vision for 76 Ave calls for rerouting vehicle trafficEdmonton Police Commission'Dysfunctional': Alberta will launch inquiry into Edmonton city council's choice of police commissioners after letter from Chief McFeeProvince to probe appointments to Edmonton police commission, citing 'alleged dysfunction''Very problematic': Edmonton Mayor Sohi questions police request for provincial probe into commission appointmentsStatement from Commissioner JonesLinkedIn post from Renee VaugeoisEdmonton police asked Alberta to intervene after city council appointed two commissioners. Documents show past criticism and allegations of 'bias' drove the request.Temitope Oriola: Let's take politics out of Edmonton police oversightEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomBusiness Roundup: Jan. 24, 2025How can Nenshi run for an Edmonton seat while living in Calgary?Rapid fireAgain?! Alberta's top baby names hold their crownOilers' McDavid doesn't agree with suspension, but ready to move onMark Carney launches Liberal leadership campaign in EdmontonSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

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• Eddie's still driving –– but now it's permanent

  We're joined by the no-longer-interim city manager, Eddie Robar, to discuss his role, the city's finances, the year ahead, and the upcoming municipal election.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Guest: Eddie RobarEddie Robar on LinkedInEpisode 262: Eddie's still here, and he's driving the busEddie's post on LinkedIn about taking over the roleBudget pressures top of mind for Edmonton's new city managerKeith Gerein: Edmonton's city manager the safe choice for a risky timeWorkforceCity of Edmonton planning to sell 2 downtown office buildings, relocate hundreds of staffCarbon emissionsReport suggests Edmonton's emissions are decreasing too slowlyEdmonton fails to meet climate targets 2 years after launching carbon budgetFrom the Taproot newsroomMagpie, chickadee, and blue jay battle to be Edmonton's City BirdA comedy lab for clowns and street performers rises from pandemic ashesAs province pushes data centres, Edmonton operator says challenges await'The fundamentals are there' Stevenson says of Blatchford after 2024 progressRapid fireEdmonton transit to start testing tap credit and phone payments with new ARC reader rolloutEdmonton council gets automatic 3% salary raise but mayor pledges to return portion to citySpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★

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