City Council
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A look at how Edmonton's budget stacks up so far
In a proposed budget that city manager Eddie Robar described as "not sexy," Edmontonians can expect renewal, operating funding for basic maintenance, and the completion of several large capital projects. But the wishes of some community groups are so far unfulfilled.
On the agenda: District energy, downtown parking, construction
This week, council will hear options for the future of the downtown district energy system, consider a rezoning for a parking lot in the core, and learn more about administration's proposed business-friendly construction policy.
Edmonton to study data-centre regulation and restriction
Edmonton city council will receive a report in the spring about ways it could regulate and restrict data centres.
Your turn: Budgets across the region
This week's roundup of calls for engagement includes opportunities for the public to have input into municipal budgets across the region.
Attainable housing needs to come in all shapes and sizes, proponents say
When Omar Yaqub struggled to help an IslamicFamily client escape domestic abuse, he knew something had to change. That incident and others inspired his work on the Diamond of Dunluce, a forthcoming development that will offer affordable housing for multigenerational living.
On the agenda: Municipal autonomy, public hearing
This week, council will discuss ways to enhance municipal autonomy and consider some rezoning applications.
Your turn: Parking on residential streets
This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes feedback opportunities on Edmonton's residential parking program as well as surveys about a future neighbourhood in Leduc County and parks in Spruce Grove.
City pledges deeper coordination with BIAs ahead of budget
City councillors have directed administration to work with Business Improvement Areas to address maintenance, cleaning, and a strategic realignment.
Advocates disagree on proposed community court
Edmontonians shared a range of views on a proposed community court program aiming to connect people to supports when they get tickets for breaking bylaws as an alternative to prosecution.