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Speaking Municipally

Taproot Edmonton

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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57:26

Speaking Municipally ON A TRAIN

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/11/10

Recorded on the Valley Line Southeast LRT! We're joined by ETS branch manager Carrie Hotton-MacDonald, councillors Anne Stevenson and Ashley Salvador, new Taproot Edmonton managing editor Tim Querengesser, and several others.Here are the relevant links for this episode:GuestsCarrie Hotton-MacDonaldAnne StevensonAshley SalvadorMike KunickiTim QuerengesserNew managing editorMeet Taproot Edmonton's new managing editorValley Line Southeast LRTValley Line Southeast LRT opening Nov. 4Citizens

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33:41

To Condo or Condon't convert those offices

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2023/11/03

A proposal to use Downtown CRL funding for office to residential conversions could delay other important projects, and we dig into recent updates on Blatchford.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Downtown pedestrianizationNew pedestrian plan to promote engagement in the Downtown coreDowntown Pedestrianization Plan (PDF)Office conversionsEdmonton may use renewal funds for office to residential conversionsPolice fundingCapital Budget AdjustmentsEvent attractionMotion discussing event

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38:05

There and Back Again: A Tale from 102 Street to Mill...

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2023/10/27

The Valley Line Southeast LRT will begin passenger service on Nov. 4, and there's going to be a party. Plus, we discuss the more than two dozen subsequent motions made following approval of the new zoning bylaw.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Valley Line Southeast LRTNews Release: Valley Line Southeast LRT opening November 4Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast LRT set to open Nov. 4Zoning Bylaw RenewalNews Release: Edmonton has a new rulebook for development for the first time in

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38:25

Balancing the budget on the backs of 12-year-olds

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2023/10/20

Taproot's new reporter, Stephanie Swensrude, joins the show. We discuss transit for youth, downtown retail, and of course, the Zoning Bylaw Renewal.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Stephanie SwensrudeStephanie SwensrudeLinkedInYouth transitFare Policy Amendment — Children Under 12Downtown retailGrants attract three indie retailers to downtown EdmontonZoning Bylaw RenewalCity council hears pros, cons of proposed Edmonton zoning bylaw changes from residentsEdmonton zoning public

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32:26

'Tis the season to talk about snow clearing

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2023/10/13

This week, we cover transit improvements for youth and winter, more funding for snow and ice clearing, the latest on the Valley Line LRT, and tennis vs. pickleball.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Transit stuffEdmonton transit needs to be safer and more reliable for youth: surveyEdmonton spent $350K to replace 1600 busted bus shelter panels last yearSnow clearingEdmonton mayor suggests reinjecting $5M to snow and ice budget to improve access to transitRally for the RoadCity

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42:48

Breaking the zoning bylaw into 160 or so bite-sized...

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2023/10/06

The Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues has endorsed a position in support of the Zoning Bylaw Renewal. Executive director Laura Cunningham-Shpeley joins us to discuss how the EFCL came to that position and what it means for community leagues across the city.Here are the relevant links for this episode:EFCLLaura Cunningham-Shpeley on LinkedInEdmonton Sun 20 Questions: EFCL's Laura Cunningham-ShpeleyZoning Bylaw RenewalZoning Bylaw Renewal InitiativeHow Edmonton's zoning renewal could

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38:51

The community services crisis rises from a simmer to...

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2023/09/29

We've got details about how Boyle Street will operate for the next year, prior to their new space opening. Plus, the police perception survey found that 57% of Edmontonians are satisfied with the Edmonton Police Service and feel they’re doing a good job.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Blatchford stationCity council mulls keeping Blatchford LRT station closed until neighbourhood fills outTroy's tweetBlatchford Community's tweetValley Line LRT auditCity still looking for answers

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32:44

City council draws its line in the asphalt

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2023/09/22

This week, council heard about the vast majority of parking lots downtown being unpermitted. And, true to form, they decided to do something about it later! Plus, we get the scoop on Edmonton Design Week.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Edmonton Design WeekEdmonton Design Week 2023Email us your answers to the trivia questions before our next episode to be entered to win a pass to design week!Surface parkingNinety per cent of central Edmonton surface parking lots do not have

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34:50

Crime is now illegal

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2023/09/15

The province and EPS held a press conference to issue a new ban on crime. That'll fix it. Plus, Boyle Street will be out of its location on Sept. 30, and the city will be short just over $70M this year.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Boyle StreetBoyle Street to alter services ahead of Edmonton Oilers-led developmentBoyle Street Community Services to leave location near Rogers Place this monthKeith Gerein's tweetBoyle Street's looming closure begs community to question: Do

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29:57

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

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2023/09/08

The 170 Street pedestrian bridge to West Edmonton Mall is done, and allegedly the Valley Line LRT will be done soon too. Plus, the northeast river valley park will open later this month.Here are the relevant links for this episode:170 Street Pedestrian BridgeNews Release: New pedestrian bridge connects people, places and communitiesSpeaking Municipally TrailerValley Line LRTSept. 7, 2023: NEWS RELEASE — TransEd Valley Line LRTValley line LRT cable replacement complete, fall opening

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31:57

After 30 minutes, this podcast episode will be...

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/09/01

The Coalition for Justice and Human Rights is taking legal action to stop the city's clearing of encampments. Plus, we discuss gaps in transit service, the new Edge Fund, development along 99 Street, and the cost of urban sprawl.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Transit gapsEdmonton considers developing transit services for youth and communityOn the agenda: Police funding formula, Heritage River designation, and moreCSWB updateEdmonton works towards next step in safety and

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49:30

The limit of PoliceBudget(x) as x→∞ is... 30%

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2023/08/25

City council has approved an updated funding formula for the police budget. We break down what happened and what it means.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Funding formulaMack's tweet threadFinal vote resultsMayor Amarjeet Sohi: My Thoughts on the Police Funding FormulaCoun. Andrew Knack: Edmonton Police Funding Formula (August 2023)Edmonton Police Commission: EPS funding formula2021: Taproot Election Survey — question about police funding2022: Council privately quashes

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46:55

The podcast that’s banned on Facebook

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/08/18

Taproot co-founders Karen Unland and Mack Male break down the impact of the Online News Act, being blocked on Facebook, and how the company is planning to grow. Plus, we geek out over the use of programming tools for editorial work.Here are the relevant links for this episode:TaprootWe're blocked on Meta's platformsTaproot Edmonton is taking a summer breakLION names Taproot a finalist for resilience awardOnline News ActOnline News Act (Wikipedia)The Lose-Lose-Lose-Lose Bill C-18 Outcome:

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51:33

The (mostly updated now) zoning arugulations

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/07/21

In the summer season closer, Troy and Mack speak with Livia Balone, the director of Zoning Bylaw Renewal at the City of Edmonton.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Fear mongeringEPS may be spreading fear with remarks about violence downtown: criminologistLaw citationLaw society issues citation to another former Alberta justice ministerSmoke showSummer of smoke among the worst on record for Alberta's biggest citiesHere's how many hours of smoke Edmonton's had this yearGuest: Livia

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31:35

Updating the zoning Arugulations (Repeating Municipally)

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/07/19

Troy and Mack are Repeating Municipally Episode 33, an episode from 2019 featuring then-planner Anne Stevenson talking about the Zoning Bylaw Renewal project, lending some important context to the upcoming discussion about Zoning Bylaw Renewal which will be going to public hearing in October.★ Support this podcast ★

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34:50

EPS warning: Listen to podcasts with extreme caution

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/07/14

The police let us know that the city is very, very dangerous and said not to go outside. But the reason has nothing to do with the smoke, and we're still not quite sure how seriously the city is taking this climate change business.Here are the relevant links for this episode:We're going strikingHollywood actors and writers strike after 'disgusting' studios turn down dealTriplets1st set of triplets born at Misericordia Hospital in decadesNational Urban ParkNational urban park in Edmonton

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42:05

The end of the Anti-Racism Advisory Committee

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2023/07/07

Irfan Chaudhry joins to help us understand the state of anti-racism work in Edmonton following the end of the city's anti-racism advisory committee.Here are the relevant links for this episode:ThreadsThreads by InstagramInstagram's Threads: all the updates on the new Twitter competitorBody-worn camerasNews Release: Police body worn camera trial to begin next weekGreen Shack ShowsThis free activity is happening at Edmonton parks throughout the summerGreen Shack ShowsIrfan

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34:54

With corroded cables, summer Valley Line hopes are...

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2023/06/30

Corroded cables likely means another Valley Line delay, the city goes into overtime, and the city manager announces the latest reorg.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Bill C-18When will Canadian news disappear from Google, Facebook? What the Bill C-18 rift means for youA Massive Own-Goal for the Government: Google to Stop News Links in Canada Due to Bill C-18Farmers market'We're going to look at all possibilities': Edmonton Downtown Farmers Market moving again to keep costs

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51:44

Missing the forest for the mature trees

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2023/06/24

Urban planning committee hears from more than 70 speakers about the zoning bylaw renewal. We recap what went down and talk to David Berry, one of the speakers.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Property taxesPSA: 2023 property taxes due June 30Solar rebatesNews Release: Edmontonians Jump on Change Homes for Climate Solar ProgramDavid BerryDavid Berry's websiteOpinion: Zoning changes will fix serious problems and make Edmonton nicerZoning Bylaw RenewalZoning Bylaw Renewal

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32:20

The orange dot (with the little orange smudge down...

Speaking Municipally ·

2023/06/09

Ok, fine, we're going to talk about the election. But you CAN'T make us like it.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Sheriffs extendedEdmonton police, sheriff partnership extended to end of yearFlair complaintsFlair tops Canadian airlines with average number of complaints per 100 flights: CTAEPL JeopardyEdmonton librarian takes second place in Jeopardy! debutProvincial electionThirteen new MLAs elected to Edmonton and areaEdmonton mayor sees chance to 'reset' relationship with

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