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A rendering of several buildings of varying heights.
city council zoning

On the agenda: Rezonings galore and an intergovernmental update

This week, council will debate rezoning applications for a six-storey building in the northwest, a mixed-use development in Parkview, and a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park, as well as hearing updates about relationships with other levels of government.

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A graphic showing future changes to the intersection of Yellowhead Trail and 66 Street.
city council region

Your turn: Yellowhead, parkland, and strategic plans

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about removing an intersection on Yellowhead Trail, comments on Fort Saskatchewan's draft parkland bylaw, and a handful of strategic plans in the region.

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Three people stand behind a podium, one holding a bus mask in front of his face.
city council transit

Garage capacity key to expanding transit service, advocate says

Transit advocates are urging Edmonton city council to consider the long-term effects of shrinking the southeast transit garage to stay within budget.

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A building on Whyte Avenue covered in plywood on a snowy day.
city council infrastructure

On the agenda: Lewis Farms, Army & Navy, advisory boards

This week, Edmonton city council is set to finalize a budget increase for a recreation centre in the west end, review a rezoning application for the Army & Navy building, and vote on the future of seven advisory boards.

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Vehicles queue on a two-lane road next to a construction site.
city council region

Your turn: Belgravia traffic, business, and budget

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes in-person sessions discussing traffic congestion in Belgravia, an Edmonton Chamber of Commerce survey about the municipal budget, and a questionnaire for St. Albert businesses.

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Mayor Andrew Knack speaks to an array of microphones
city council governance

Edmonton city council sunsets seven advisory boards

Edmonton city council has moved to conclude the work of seven boards that advise it on issues ranging from climate change to military contributions to local history.

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A photo of a white and yellow six-storey housing development.
housing city council

Affordable housing summit to share knowledge, seek inspiration

The City of Edmonton will convene housing leaders from across the Prairies from May 11 to 14 in an effort to advance affordable and non-market housing.

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A crowded midway at K-Days in Edmonton.
city council business

On the agenda: K-Days, Africa Centre, living wage

This week, councillors are set to discuss a potentially reduced footprint for K-Days and other major events, review a sale agreement for a proposed community centre, and hear an update on the city's living wage requirement.

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An information graphic showing a potential future closure of the intersection between Rossdale Road, 98 Avenue, and 102 Street.
city council region

Your turn: Rossdale, budget, and County Chats

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes a survey about Rossdale neighbourhood renewal, several budget surveys around the region, and drop-in sessions in Parkland County.

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