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[I wrote the piece below for the Edmonton Examiner last month but am just now finally getting around to posting it here. It follows up from a previous post on Lego urban design from last year and a video on transportation choice illustrated with Lego that we did during the last campaign. The City’s blog… 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
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
I had indicated the other day on this blog that I was hesitant about the proposed Stony Plain Road LRT alignment, at least the part between 156 St and 121 Street. I had a number of questions, most of which were addressed in one of the most cogent presentations I’ve ever seen from city staff.… Read More
Council will take another stab at LRT routes tomorrow. Hopefully we can make some decisions, though it remains to be seen whether we can get to a final decision on the West route. Yellow is 107; Red are the SPR variants; Blue is 87 Ave; Pink are Redevelopment Opportunities. My guess is there are at… Read More