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For those of you who couldn’t attend my campaign announcement yesterday, we captured the whole thing on video. You can watch it directly below, or read the whole speech yourself. After less than one day, the support Edmontonians have shown me has been inspiring. I’m looking forward to seeing and meeting you on the campaign… Read More
On Wednesday Council decided to approve 40 years of new supply of predominantly low-density residential development in the Horse Hills area in North East Edmonton. The reports and bylaw can be accessed here. It was inevitable. It was more than 30 years in the making. And yes, it’s fair to help landowners on all sides… Read More
I was very pleased to see Mayor Mandel announce his platform plank calling for a coordinated strategy to keep communities vibrant and viable and, in turn, keep schools open. In my mind schools are the heart of community. I’ve been trying to do my part on the municipal side of things, working to make infill… Read More
I visited the Mill Creek Flexhomes yesterday, which I heard about because it won an Edmonton Urban Design Award. Turns out I used to serve on a condo board with the designers (Arnold Renschler & Chris Buyze) and it was nice to reconnect with them and see what they’ve been up to. This project has some really… Read More
Tonight Council gave second reading approval to our Municipal Development Plan. After considerable debate it’s more or less finished, subject to approval from the Capital Region Board, followed by third reading in May or June. We debated the restriction on gravel mining in the river valley, which was upheld in a close vote. The Kanata… Read More