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A few weeks back I took a tour of the Rossdale plant and pump houses. I was struck by the deceptively large scale of the buildings, as well as the scale of the challenge. The generator hall is a beautiful open space with lots of light and clear potential. The boiler hall, which is the… Read More
[UPDATE: I posted here after returning from Geneva.] I hate to miss the first weekend of the Fringe, this raucous Edmonton invention of imagination and theatrical entrepreneurship. As the rest of you check out your first plays I’ll be on my way to Switzerland, where I’ve been asked by the World Economic Forum to represent… Read More
For most of the last century, land has been relatively inexpensive in Edmonton. However, over the last decade, we’ve seen the price of housing double, and then nearly double again. Incomes have risen too, but not as fast as housing prices. This has caused real pressure for change in the housing market. The dominant form… Read More
For the past few weeks I’ve been asking people “what keeps you in Edmonton?” Most people chose to come here or chose to stay — understanding why is key to effective city building. Their answers vary, but they usually reflect our love for homegrown arts and culture. Whether people are enjoying Shakespeare in the Park,… Read More
[UPDATE, Sept. 12, 2013: Mayor Mandel requested a high level summary report that was discussed at this week’s Executive Committee. It’s worth a read and has the up-to-date numbers.] Let’s be clear: Edmonton doesn’t have a ‘Detroit problem.’ There’s been a fair bit of discussion in the press (good Edmonton Journal story here) and on… Read More