Category: Policies

Let’s Think, Plan And Build For A Million People

September 25th, 2017 in 2017 Campaign, A beautiful city, A city with better housing & transportation choices, A functional city, Policies, Smarter Planning, Transit

In just a few short years Edmonton will be home to 1 million people, cementing our place as one of Canada’s big cities. Edmontonians aren’t used to thinking about their city in this way, but our rapid growth – coupled with being one of the youngest cities in Canada – is putting pressure on our… Read More

Let’s Accelerate Our Leadership On Energy Transition And Climate Change

September 22nd, 2017 in 2017 Campaign, A beautiful city, An environmentally responsible city, Blatchford, Environment, Policies

I have long believed in the power of cities to tackle some of the great challenges of our time. This is especially true when it comes to confronting both the causes and the impacts of climate change. At about the mid-point in my term as Mayor, City Council passed the Community Energy Transition Strategy, making… Read More

Edmontonians, the Environment and our Future

October 16th, 2013 in 2013 Campaign, A beautiful city, A profitable and prosperous city, An environmentally responsible city, Environment, Policies

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