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Your turn: Tree canopy, landscaping, LRT art
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes two surveys about trees and shrubs, as well as an opportunity to give input on art along the Valley Line Southeast LRT.
Rossdale debate reflects differing worldviews and capacities, advocates say
Decisions such as the land-use changes that Edmonton's city council recently made in Rossdale tend to draw imaginary lines as if they are real, says an Indigenous relations expert.
No easy answers for city budget, says rookie councillor
So far, Edmonton city council's budget process has taught Coun. Reed Clarke that there aren't as many levers to pull as he thought when he ran for office.
Province seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push back
The provincial government launched a portal to submit concerns about bike lanes in municipalities on July 15, a day before Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen met with concerned residents about a proposed bike lane in Capilano.
Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.
City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate
As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.
Large capital projects likely off the table in next budget, councillor says
Don't expect anything too flashy out of the upcoming four-year budget, says a councillor with a couple of budgets under his belt.
Treaty 6 nations aim to redevelop contentious Rossdale lots
The Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations says it wants to turn vacant land in Rossdale into Alberta's first major Indigenous-led redevelopment.
Your turn: Chinatown housing, Windsor Park rezoning, and more
This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a questionnaire about housing in Edmonton's Chinatown and a rezoning proposal in Windsor Park.