Speaking Municipally

Where do we Global from here?

August 28, 2026·38 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.(00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Ad: Events Roundup (04:06) - Edmonton Global (16:36) - Bike lanes (23:27) - Edmonton Research Park (28:56) - Ahmad Jawad on IASP (30:59) - Public toilets (37:45) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Events RoundupEvents RoundupTaproot Edmonton CalendarEdmonton GlobalKnack's faith in Edmonton Global remains, despite departuresEdmonton Global's refresh aims to lift 'veil of unhappiness'Episode 367: Working as a herdBike lanesEdmonton bike lane expansion to continue as plannedEdmonton city council rejects proposed changes to remaining bike lane routesEdmonton Research ParkEdmonton Research ParkAhmad JawadIASP North American Division EventMarch 2023: Edmonton Research Park businesses encouraged by city movesJuly 2024: Applied Pharma facility could open local doors while bridging national gapAugust 2026: API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approachesPublic toiletsDoes Edmonton have enough public washrooms?Public WashroomsCity of Edmonton Public Washroom Strategy (PDF)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 ★

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