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There used to be a time when we would see the words ‘scaled back’ next to a city-backed project and applaud City Council for making a prudent decision. So when a few headlines bubbled up last week that pegged the new Blatchford plans as ‘scaled back’, it was a refreshing change to see some Edmontonians… Read More
City building is a complex interplay of culture, market forces, and geography. A lot of it happens organically – but from time to time, cities face big, city-building decisions that alter their shape and their future. Closing the airport was one of those decisions – and it’s unlocked opportunity to build higher in the City’s… Read More
After a thorough competitive process, today the City announced a decision to go with the Edmonton Arena District (EAD) First Street Building Corporation proposal. This move will enable the City to consolidate two-thirds of our downtown workforce, now spread over several buildings, into one location. It’s a big step in building an administration that is… Read More
While exploring the idea of a run for mayor, I made presentations to business groups, arts organizations, clubs, gatherings of social leaders, community leaders — really any group of Edmontonians who might listen. The first slide of my presentation asked a simple question: “Why Edmonton?” The presentation explained why Sarah and I choose to raise… Read More
Preserving and protecting our environment is a core value for people in Edmonton. Has been for a long time, since people lived off the land here traditionally, prior to European settlement. For a century, we’ve been preserving our glorious river valley. First, it was for practical purposes to move development out of the flood ways.… Read More