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A rendering of a grey development with two front entrances
city council housing

Edmonton releases infill designs amid zoning edict confusion

The City of Edmonton has released seven designs it commissioned from architects across Western Canada that it says are meant to fast-track applications for missing-middle housing while encouraging good design.

A DJ performs for an audience with green lighting and his name, D.O.D., displayed throughout the backdrop
arts music

Scream organizer fights for your right to party

Boodang's massively successful Scream dance-music event is sold out for 2026, marking another milestone for a one-time introvert whose love of music brought him from chat rooms to the big tent.

A firefighter wields a shovel beside burnt-out shopping carts
city council business

On the agenda: Community court, Belgravia traffic, industrial incentives

This week, councillors will discuss a proposed community court program, potential solutions to traffic in and around Belgravia, and two new incentive programs for industrial development.

People board and disembark the LRT at Stadium Station
city council region

Your turn: Art with an urbanist twist

This week's roundup of calls for public engagement includes opportunities to help shape two upcoming plays from Thou Art Here, as well as public hearings on municipal budgets in the region.

A hydrogen-powered bus next to a fuelling station
business transit

Calgary energy company revives long-range H2 fuel in Edmonton

Azolla Hydrogen is bringing longer-range hydrogen fuel back to Edmonton after an American company's 700-bar station closed and was sold off during bankruptcy proceedings.

Mayor Andrew Knack stands in front of a podium with the Alberta legislature in the background
city council housing

On the agenda: Municipal autonomy, funding outcomes, rezonings

This week, council will discuss its autonomy, look at outcome reports from municipal funding, and consider several rezoning applications.

The Canadian and Albertan flags flap in the wind
city council politics

Your turn: Referendum mail-in ballots due, advance polls open soon

This week's roundup of calls for public engagement begins with a reminder to get your special ballot in the mail or get ready to vote in person in the Alberta referendum.

business city council

Edmonton ordered to revert to former zoning bylaw

The Alberta government says it will force Edmonton to revert its zoning bylaw to where it was before 2024 and reinstate minimum parking requirements to where they were before they were removed in 2020.

An overhead shot of the Edmonton Energy and Technology Park
city council region

Municipalities grapple with communicating about data centres

An Edmonton-based communications company is helping Alberta municipalities talk about AI data centres as public opposition grows as rapidly as demand for the facilities.