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Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.
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- 5 days ago40 min
No way four way
We've got a little update on Bridgegate, and we talk about the impact of major construction projects on businesses. Plus, we go on a bit of a deep dive into a southeast neighbourhood that was designed with only one way in or out. What could go wrong? - Introduction - Ad: U of A Reads - Bridgegate update - Construction impacts on businesses - Ad: Edmonton International Jazz Festival - Maple traffic woes - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Canada vs. UzbekistanLinkedIn post from Jason SyvixayFooty ScranNews Release: Commonwealth Stadium welcomed more than 46,000 soccer fans despite heavy rainBridgegate updateWhat could Edmonton's High Level Bridge replacement look like?May 25, 2026 - Infrastructure CommitteeEdmonton's Next Bridge Must Be Its Greatest: Let's Do It Right2021: Walterdale Bridge still cost Edmonton $155M, even after contractor paid damages for delaysConstruction impacts on businessesConstruction forces closure of Edmonton's top Indian restaurantReddit thread on KhazanaFood Roundup: June 2, 2026August 2024: City council rejects grant program for Stony Plain Road businesses struggling through LRT workMaple traffic woesNew 4-way stop removed after causing traffic nightmare in Maple Crest neighbourhoodTraffic snarl in southeast Edmonton leads city to remove newly installed 4-way stopCity of Edmonton installs, then removes 4-way stop sign in Maple Crest neighbourhoodMaple NSP (PDF)2022: Councillors decide not to expand road access to southeast Edmonton communityFeb. 03, 2026 - City Council - Public HearingThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsThis episode is also brought to you by the Edmonton International Jazz Festival, which is running from June 19 to 28. Every spring in our city, jazz brings us together, with Edmonton, Canadian, and international musicians. Discover your jazz with us as you experience some of the finest musicians in some of the best music spaces in town. <a href="https://www.edmontonjazz.co
- 1 weeks ago40 min
Stop trying to make a tree bylaw happen, it's not going to happen
Edmonton city council has approved what has been described as an alternative to a private tree protection bylaw. Plus, we take a look at proposed changes to Jasper Avenue and Whyte Avenue. But don't worry, they're not funded yet. - Introduction - Ad: U of A Reads - Protecting private trees - Stabilization centre - Jasper Avenue New Vision - Whyte Avenue BRT - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Protecting private treesOn the agenda: Bridges, trees, and office budgetsEdmonton wants to grow its tree canopy but some developers oppose bearing costEdmonton city councillors vote to expand tree planting securities for home buildersFor some residents across Toronto, this tree's fruit is anything but sweetStabilization centreEdmonton police 'stabilization centre' to hold people in crisisEdmonton police and Recovery Alberta to create facility for disorder, public intoxicationEPS 2025 Annual Report: Highlights Public Safety Progress, Innovation, and a New Approach to PolicingApril 2023: Alberta backs program that offers addictions supports to people in Edmonton police custody2023: New Integrated Care Centre OpenJasper Avenue New VisionJasper Avenue New Vision107 Street Streetscaping: 99 Avenue to Jasper Avenue Design BookletYour turn: Jasper Ave, street labs, and biz censusWhyte Avenue BRTBus Rapid Transit Planning: BRT Route B2Prioritize Whyte Ave: Spring 2026 BRT Engagement StanceThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★
- 2 weeks ago47 min
This week had Highs and Lows
The City of Edmonton announced plans to decommission and replace three iconic bridges: the High Level Bridge and the Low Level Bridges. Plus, we talk with Coun. Erin Rutherford about unfunded service packages and how the budget process is changing this year. - Introduction - Ad: U of A Reads - High Level and Low Level Bridges - Our thoughts on the bridges - Coun. Erin Rutherford on unfunded service packages - Interview debrief - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:High Level and Low Level BridgesCity of Edmonton recommends decommissioning High Level and Low Level bridgesCentral Area Bridge Renewal UpdateLet's Find Out Episode 58: The MacKinnon Ravine MysteryCoun. Erin Rutherford on unfunded service packagesCoun. Erin RutherfordBudget Process and Financial Strategy2027-2030 Budget EngagementThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Return to office! But not on your bike
Business organizations have called once again for municipal employees to return to the office full time, but the mayor isn't budging. Plus, the province is planning legislation that would let it review or remove bike lanes. - Introduction - Ad: Bosco Foundation - State of the City - Edmonton Real Estate Forum - Ad: ECOHH - Bike lanes - Council motions - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:State of the CityLetter to the Mayor: A Proposed Phased Return to In-Person Work for Municipal EmployeesAndrew Knack's 2026 State of the City addressMayor rebuffs calls to shift city employees downtown full-timeRemote Work – Again?! | CSU 52Enabling job creation should top mayor's agenda, says cities expertJanuary 2026: No plans to end hybrid work for City of Edmonton staff, despite calls for return to officeEdmonton Real Estate ForumEdmonton Real Estate ForumCushman & Wakefield Edmonton Office Q1 2026 ReportBike lanesAlberta government takes aim at bike lanes, with legislation expected this fallCalgary mayor calls province's focus on bike lanes 'symbolic virtue-signalling'July 2025: Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanesCouncil motionsOn the agenda: User fees, buses, and BlatchfordCouncil discusses lower threshold for extreme weather responseSpray parksCity of Edmonton spray parks and outdoor pools open with a splash for 2026 seasonThis episode is brought to you by The Bosco Neighbourhood Podcast from the Bosco Foundation. The podcast explores community connection, Indigenous leadership, and the future of Balwin and Belvedere. Join hosts Soni Dasmohapatra and Darine Moukhaiber as they sit down with community leaders, elders, and visionaries to discuss what it means to "live well together" in this diverse corner of Northeast Edmonton. Learn moreThis episode is also brought to you by the Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, which is marking 40 years of housing advocacy with a community event on June 13. There will be live music, inspiring speakers, and meaningful connections, plus complimentary bannock and beverages. Get your tickets todaySpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, o
- May 8, 202643 min
You have been engaged
Edmonton city council has approved a rezoning that will allow a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park. Plus, Stephanie took a trip to a budget engagement session to learn what the mayor's been hearing from Edmontonians. - Introduction - Ad: U of A Reads - Windsor Park - 101 Street TPM Memo - Ad: AdaptAbilities - Budget engagement - Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Windsor ParkCouncil approves rezoning for 25-storey residential tower, despite community concernCouncil approves 25-storey tower in Windsor Park neighbourhoodMay 5, 2026 - City Council - Public Hearing101 Street TPM Memo101 Street Transit Priority Measures Memo PDFTransit Priority MeasuresBudget engagement2027-2030 Budget EngagementTaproot Survey - Question Results - 2025 Edmonton Municipal ElectionCommunity Climate Adaptation Micro GrantCommunity Climate Adaptation Micro GrantNews Release: City supports neighbourhood resilience with new climate adaptation micro grantAward nominationsTaproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper AwardsTaproot Survey earns more award nominationsThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsThis episode is also brought to you by AdaptAbilities' Hearts in Action Summer Camps, which offer a supportive space to build confidence, develop skills, and form meaningful friendships through structured activities. Each day is designed to encourage participation, independence, and connection in a safe and welcoming environment. Camps run across various locations in Edmonton, Leduc, and St. Albert. Learn moreSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★
- May 1, 202637 min
Three feet repeat
Edmonton city council voted to reduce the maximum height in the RS zone, and they approved some District Policy changes too. Plus, we found out how much more the Lewis Farms Recreation Centre is going to cost, and one councillor's wondering if we should give up on LRT in the northwest. - Introduction - Ad: U of A Reads - Zoning changes - Lewis Farms Recreation Centre - Ad: Housing Summit - Metro Line LRT Northwest - Army & Navy update - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Zoning changesEdmonton city council reduces infill height cap by 1 metreEdmonton city council passes height restrictions on infill buildsLewis Farms Recreation CentreEdmonton's Lewis Farms rec centre could cost nearly $32M more than original estimateOn the agenda: Lewis Farms, Army & Navy, advisory boardsMetro Line LRT NorthwestCouncillor seeks new transit ideas for northwest Edmonton, calls Metro Line LRT expansion 'a pipe dream'Metro Line - Northwest (Extension)Army & Navy updateBylaw 21483 - To allow for the adaptive reuse of a building, Queen Alexandra, Strathcona, and Strathcona Junction - City Council Public Hearing - April 27, 2026Playoffs'Not good enough': Playoff-fatigued Oilers overwhelmed by upstart DucksBuffalo fans sing 'O Canada' after microphone mishapThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsThis episode is also brought to you by Housing Forward, the first prairie-wide affordable housing summit, which takes place May 11-14. Hosted by the City of Edmonton, Housing Forward brings together more than 500 leaders from across Western Canada to advance practical, scalable solutions for housing delivery. Register today!Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★
- Apr 24, 202644 min
Your KDays are numbered
This week, we learned that city council is sunsetting seven boards that offered expert insight on women's issues, racism, climate, and more. Plus, KDays might have to downsize, and the Africa Centre is one step closer to its multicultural community hub. - Introduction - Ad: Edmonton Opera - Sunsetting Advisory Committees - Exhibition Lands - African Multicultural Community Centre - Permanent daylight time - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Sunsetting Advisory CommitteesEdmonton city council sunsets seven advisory boardsCity Council's Governance Framework for Council Committees - City Council - March 17, 2026Commonwealth Stadium field could be renamed Play Alberta FieldEdmonton Design Committee could review more developments in futureTroy's comment on RedditExhibition LandsDevelopment of Edmonton's Exhibition Lands could see KDays on the moveEdmonton Exhibition Lands Implementation StrategyOctober 2024: Stadium Station redesign sees calls for service drop by 50%African Multicultural Community CentreAfrican Multicultural Community Centre a go after city sells land for one dollarPermanent daylight timeGive it a year, says Alberta premier about plan to stay on permanent daylight timeThis episode is brought to you by Edmonton Opera. Siegfried is an epic coming-of-age story, where a young hero sets out to discover the world and who he is meant to become. Edmonton Opera brings this monumental story to the intimate Maclab Theatre at the Citadel, where you'll feel the full force of Wagner's music and the human story at its centre. See it on May 25, 27, 29, or 31. Learn moreSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★
- Apr 17, 202640 min
I am Dunluce with this conversation
Edmonton city council has approved the sale of surplus land for affordable housing, to some opposition. Plus, the Downtown Revitalization Coalition is advocating for renewed attention on downtown safety, and we have updates on 101 Street and River Crossing. - Introduction - Ad: U of A Reads - Affordable housing on surplus school sites - Transit Priority Measures on 101 Street - Downtown safety - RE/MAX Field and River Crossing - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Affordable housing on surplus school sitesFirst Place ProgramCompleting the First Place ProgramAffordable housing project in north Edmonton OK'd by city council despite concernsTransit Priority Measures on 101 StreetCouncil restores street parking on 101 Street in ChinatownAdvancing Bus Rapid Transit and Transit Priority MeasuresTransit Priority MeasuresDowntown safetyDRC Policy Briefing Document (PDF)Downtown advocacy group calls on council to make Edmonton the safest big city in CanadaRE/MAX Field and River CrossingRiver CrossingRiver Crossing Capital Profile AdjustmentJuly 2025: ETS begins adding small surcharge for big-name concert tickets at CommonwealthThis episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/readsSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★
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