Speaking Municipally

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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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259 episodes

Skip the meeting if you UCPlease

Coun. Sarah Hamilton found herself in hot water for speaking at a UCP fundraiser instead of attending a council meeting. We talk with Jeremy Appel of The Orchard who broke the story. Here are the relevant links for this episode: CSU52 update __ __ CJHR UPDATE __ __ GUEST: JEREMY APPEL __ __ HAMILTON'S ABSENCE __ __ DAY SHELTER FUNDING __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

34m
Mar 22
Strike! Double! Turkey! ... Gutterball

We discuss the strike that was averted at the last minute, council compensation, an update on the ICE District parking lots. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Media landscape __ __ STRIKE AVOIDED __ __ COUNCIL COMPENSATION __ __ PARKING LOTS __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

34m
Mar 15
Shortchanging Edmonton: A Part of Our Heritage (fund)

We dig into the provincial budget and how it affects Edmonton. Plus, the Katz Group wants an extension for its gravel parking lots, and critics question the effectiveness of the homeless reception centre. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Provincial budget __ __ HOMELESS RECEPTION CENTRE __ __ CITY HALL __ __ CHINATOWN RECOVERY FUND __ __ KATZ GROUP PARKING __ __ EPCOR WATER BAN __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ This episode was brought to you by Inventures https://inventurescanada.com/, the breakthrough innovation event from ALBERTA INNOVATES https://albertainnovates.ca/ that is happening in Calgary from May 29 to 31. Inventures will bring more than 4,000 entrepreneurs, startups, scale-ups, academics, investors, and industry leaders together to cultivate relationships, showcase emerging technologies, and capitalize on Alberta's innovation advantage. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

36m
Mar 08
The secret federal government plot to steal our river valley

This week, we discuss City Plan measurements, the National Urban Park initiative, a looming CSU52 vote on the city's "best and final" offer, and the implications of ending EndPovertyEdmonton. Correction: We incorrectly stated that outgoing EndPovertyEdmonton executive director Erick Ambtman is a current member of the Edmonton Police Commission. In fact, his last meeting as a commissioner was on Nov. 16, 2023 https://edmontonpolicecommission.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/4.3.1-Mins-Nov-16.2023-Public-Draft.pdf. Here are the relevant links for this episode: SHOUT-OUT! __ __ CITY PLAN __ __ NATIONAL URBAN PARK __ __ CSU52 VOTE __ __ ENDING ENDPOVERTYEDMONTON __ __ AFFORDABLE HOUSING __ __ ORGANIC WASTE __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

39m
Mar 01
Six rezonings, 10 bike routes, and 12 OPs

This week, OP12 returned and council appears to be a bit more bearish on the idea. Plus, we learn more about the bike routes being built in 2024, and there are six rezonings testing the limits of the new zoning bylaw. Here are the relevant links for this episode: NASH __ __ OP12 __ __ GEORGE SPADY __ __ BIKE LANES __ __ E-SCOOTERS __ __ REZONINGS __ __ EXPLORE EDMONTON __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

32m
Feb 23
Public spaces (just not for you, specifically)

The draft Public Spaces Bylaw goes to council amid plenty of opposition. We talk with Omar Yaqub of IFSSA and Cheryl Whiskeyjack of Bent Arrow about the potential impact of the bylaw on marginalized communities. Plus, the Katz Group is suing Boyle Street over a $5 million donation. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests __ __ PUBLIC SPACES BYLAW __ __ ICE DISTRICT / BOYLE STREET __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ This episode is brought to you by Strathcona County which has launched Select Strathcona https://selectstrathcona.com/, a new investment attraction website helping site selectors, developers, investors, and businesses looking to expand — making it easier to get the right information to make the next, best investment decision. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

48m
Feb 16
Walking you through the downtown pedestrianization plan

The downtown pedestrianization report finally went through committee, so we talk with Jason Syvixay and Stephen Raitz, two of the shepherds that guided it through. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests __ __ PEDESTRIANIZATION __ __ OTHER __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ This episode is brought to you by Strathcona County which has launched Select Strathcona https://selectstrathcona.com/, a new investment attraction website helping site selectors, developers, investors, and businesses looking to expand — making it easier to get the right information to make the next, best investment decision. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

54m
Feb 09
Water we gonna talk about this week?

Valley Line users were left out in the cold when doors didn't function and heat wouldn’t turn on. Plus, EPCOR really leads the OP12 savings charge by cutting off everyone’s water! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Valley Line shelters __ __ OP12 REALLOCATIONS __ __ CITY HALL UPDATE __ __ WATER BAN __ __ DANIELLE SMITH __ __ RAPID FIRE __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

35m
Feb 02
Emergency Managed

An emergency management committee meeting was punctuated with an actual emergency at City Hall. Plus, several things are on the way out: the downtown farmers market, the name "Oliver", and Adam Laughlin. Here are the relevant links for this episode: City Hall Incident __ __ SINGLE-USE ITEMS __ __ WÎHKWÊNTÔWIN __ __ CITY MARKET __ __ EDMONTON UNLIMITED __ __ ADAM LAUGHLIN __ __ EDMONTON OILERS __ __ FOSSIL FIRST __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

35m
Jan 26
The Christmas Injunction

City council has declared a housing and houselessness emergency, and a judge has thrown out a lawsuit against the city's dismantling of encampments. We dig into the debate and look back at a month of encampment clearing and shelter space counting. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Emergency declared __ __ LAWSUIT DISMISSED __ __ ENCAMPMENT CLEARING __ __ SHELTER SITUATION __ __ POLICE COMMISSION __ __ RACHEL NOTLEY __ __ EDMONTON OILERS __ __ 12-TON ART __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

50m
Jan 19
Jeopardy 2023

This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Edmonton's two actual Jeopardy contestants and the author of The Ultimate Edmonton Trivia Book square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Kyle Marshall __ __ SAM PAPUHA __ __ EMIL TIEDEMANN __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

38m
Dec 15, 2023
There's Snow such thing as climate change

Amid several high-profile instances of transit violence, the discussion around turnstiles is being recycled. Plus, the Valley Line Southeast LRT doubles its frequency — at least sometimes. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Snow savings __ PSA: 'Catch air' and plan your experience to the Style Experience FIS Snowboard Big Air World Cup https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA----Catch-air--and-plan-your-experience-to-the-Style-Experience-FIS-Snowboard-Big-Air-World-Cup.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=2J2jG0hmO4I __ TURNSTILES AND SAFETY __ Oct. 25: Safety on Edmonton transit improving, city council hears https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/city-council-hears-data-shows-edmonton-transit-safety-improving-1.6617311 __ LRT NEWS __ __ REGIONAL ISOLATION __ __ EDMONTON POLICE __ __ VALLEY ZOO __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

32m
Dec 08, 2023
The Googleable podcast

The federal government has reached a deal with Google to pay Canadian media companies. We'll see if Taproot makes the cut. Meanwhile, city council makes a cut to the proposed budget adjustment increase. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget __ News Release: City Council confirms fall budget adjustments https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---City-Council-confirms-fall-budget-adjustments.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=3OvDaq0oLoM __ JENNIFER RICE __ __ WAREHOUSE PARK __ __ BILL C-18 __ __ CONNOR MCDAVID __ __ EL NIÑO __ __ This episode was sponsored by the University of Alberta Sustainability Council, the School of Urban and Regional Planning, the Edmonton Metro Region Board, the City of Edmonton, Coun. Ashley Salvador, and Coun. Michael Janz. Strong Towns is coming to Edmonton for a Dec. 13 event https://strongtownsedmontondec13.eventbrite.ca/ and Dec. 14 workshop https://strongtownsedmontondec14.eventbrite.ca/. This is a unique opportunity to take part in a growing dialogue on sustainable, economically resilient urban development in Edmonton. Keynote by Strong Towns founder Charles Marohn. Tickets are $30 for Dec. 13 and $22 for Dec. 14. (You can go to one or both.) Speaking Municipally listeners can get 50% off with the offer code TAPROOT, while supplies last. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

39m
Dec 01, 2023
Go Speed Racer Go!

Budget deliberations are underway at city council, and the province has all but banned photo radar. Plus, we get a new police commissioner who looks a lot like an old police commissioner. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Budget __ __ PHOTO RADAR __ News Release: Protecting drivers from photo radar fishing holes https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=89340E8C557F2-B03F-B0EF-2465154D14F17824 __ VALLEY LINE SOUTHEAST LRT __ __ ELECTRIC BUSES __ __ ENCAMPMENTS __ __ POLICE COMMISSION __ __ WINTER PATIOS __ News Release: Grant offers a warm welcome to winter patios https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Grant-offers-a-warm-welcome-to-winter-patios.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=hPSPX9Goagk __ LRT CLOSURES __ News Release: Upcoming LRT station closures due to planned work https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---Upcoming-LRT-station-closures-due-to-planned-work.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=qClLmBfPEDY __ DRUG SHORTAGES __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

37m
Nov 24, 2023
The Dallas, Texas of the North

Reporters in Dallas, Texas have described Edmonton as the Land of Oz thanks to our scramble crosswalks. Plus, we discuss snow clearing on stairs, new community leagues, and budget chicken. Here are the relevant links for this episode: MEDIA ON TRANSIT __ __ CLEARING STAIRS __ __ TRAFFIC SAFETY __ __ PHOTO RADAR __ __ COMMUNITY LEAGUES __ __ BUDGET CHICKEN __ __ NO TREE FOR YOU __ __ PLASTIC BAN __ __ UBER TASKS __ __ This episode was sponsored by the EDMONTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION https://www.ecfoundation.org/, which together with the EDMONTON SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL https://edmontonsocialplanning.ca/ has released Vital Signs. This year's report focuses on food security, how it has changed over the last 10 years, and where we are today. You can see the latest report at ecfoundation.org/vitalsigns https://ecfoundation.org/vitalsigns. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

36m
Nov 17, 2023
Speaking Municipally ON A TRAIN

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: Guests __ __ NEW MANAGING EDITOR __ __ VALLEY LINE SOUTHEAST LRT __ __ OTHER __ __ This episode was sponsored by the EDMONTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION https://www.ecfoundation.org/, which together with the EDMONTON SOCIAL PLANNING COUNCIL https://edmontonsocialplanning.ca/ has released Vital Signs. This year's report focuses on food security, how it has changed over the last 10 years, and where we are today. You can see the latest report at ecfoundation.org/vitalsigns https://ecfoundation.org/vitalsigns. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

57m
Nov 10, 2023
To Condo or Condon't convert those offices

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. ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

33m
Nov 03, 2023
There and Back Again: A Tale from 102 Street to Mill Woods

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 LRT __ News Release: Valley Line Southeast LRT opening November 4 https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Valley-Line-Southeast-LRT-opening-November-4.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=a8GnmLsPz8M __ ZONING BYLAW RENEWAL __ News Release: Edmonton has a new rulebook for development for the first time in 60 years https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Edmonton-has-a-new-rulebook-for-development-for-the-first-time-in-60-years.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=gb8iUAh-ObI __ CLIMATE CONCERN __ News Release: Climate change top-of-mind for Edmontonians https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Climate-change-top-of-mind-for-Edmontonians.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=h486DpsDPOg __ OFFICE CONVERSIONS __ __ HYDROGEN BUSES __ News Release: The Edmonton Metropolitan Region drives forward on hydrogen innovation https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---The-Edmonton-Metropolitan-Region-drives-forward-on-hydrogen-innovation.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=IPlkmjg5RUY __ EDMONTON EFFECT __ __ PRIDE TAPE __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

38m
Oct 27, 2023
'Tis the season to talk about snow clearing

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 stuff __ __ SNOW CLEARING __ __ RALLY FOR THE ROAD __ __ VALLEY LINE LRT __ __ VOTING BLOCK __ __ TENNIS COURTS __ __ FALLING CONCRETE __ __ MASK DIRECTIVE __ __ OILERS LOSS __ __ This episode was sponsored by Coun. Michael Janz, the University of Alberta, and MADE (that's Media Architecture Design Edmonton). Curbing Traffic: An Evening with Chris Bruntlett https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/curbing-traffic-an-evening-with-chris-bruntlett-tickets-729129866057 takes place on Oct. 19 in Edmonton, with a discussion about what other places have done to build cycling cities. Tickets are $15 each, but you can get in for $5 by using the offer code TAPROOT, while supplies last. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

32m
Oct 13, 2023
Breaking the zoning bylaw into 160 or so bite-sized pieces

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: EFCL __ __ ZONING BYLAW RENEWAL __ June 2023: Opposition to zoning bylaw renewal draws writer into the fray https://edmonton.taproot.news/briefs/2023/06/27/opposition-to-zoning-bylaw-renewal-draws-writer-into-the-fray __ COMPENSATING BUSINESSES __ __ WE ❤️ NICKELBACK __ __ YOUTH ON TRANSIT __ __ ESTABROOKS RUNS __ __ This episode was sponsored by EDMONTON STARTUP WEEK https://www.edmontonstartupweek.com/, which returns Oct. 10-14. Five days of workshops, socials, and events building momentum and opportunity around our city's unique entrepreneurial identity, startup community, and culture of innovation! Build your schedule today. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

42m
Oct 06, 2023
The community services crisis rises from a simmer to a Boyle

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 station __ __ VALLEY LINE LRT AUDIT __ __ BOYLE STREET __ __ POLICE PERCEPTION SURVEY __ __ OLD STRATHCONA CRIME __ __ ZONING BYLAW RENEWAL __ __ PENSION CONSULTATIONS __ __ AGI DOOM __ __ This episode was sponsored by EDMONTON STARTUP WEEK https://www.edmontonstartupweek.com/, which returns Oct. 10-14. Five days of workshops, socials, and events building momentum and opportunity around our city's unique entrepreneurial identity, startup community, and culture of innovation! Build your schedule today. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

38m
Sep 29, 2023
City council draws its line in the asphalt

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 WEEK __ __ SURFACE PARKING __ __ COMPLETE STREETS __ __ TRANSIT FUNDING __ __ VILLENEUVE AIRPORT AREA __ __ CRIME CONFERENCE __ __ U OF A GROWTH __ __ HYDROGEN EVS __ __ This episode was sponsored by EDMONTON STARTUP WEEK https://www.edmontonstartupweek.com/, which returns Oct. 10-14. Five days of workshops, socials, and events building momentum and opportunity around our city's unique entrepreneurial identity, startup community, and culture of innovation! Build your schedule today. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

32m
Sep 22, 2023
Crime is now illegal

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 STREET __ __ ZERO TOLERANCE __ News Release: Zero tolerance for crime https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=88915317DE051-9480-0FA7-F1A55202D22F2A45 __ BUDGET DEFICIT __ __ SURFACE PARKING __ __ AFFORDABLE HOUSING __ News Release: Affordable housing units receive upgrade https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=889259FA5A8BE-BA48-0910-26C5953351BA8588 __ CLIMATE AND HOUSING __ __ VALLEY LINE LRT __ __ This episode was sponsored by the EDMONTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION https://www.ecfoundation.org/, which presents Wills Week https://www.ecfoundation.org/initiatives/wills-week from Oct. 2 to 6. Wills Week is a series of free online and in-person seminars from Alberta wills and estates lawyers on the importance of having an up-to-date will. Learn more and register https://www.ecfoundation.org/initiatives/wills-week for the free event. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

34m
Sep 15, 2023
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED

The 170st pedestrian bridge to WEM is done, and allegedly the Valley Line LRT will be done soon too. Plus, the northeast river valley park gets an opening date later this month. ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

29m
Sep 08, 2023
After 30 minutes, this podcast episode will be Substantially Complete

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 gaps __ __ CSWB UPDATE __ __ ENCAMPMENT LAWSUIT __ __ SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION __ __ EDGE FUND __ News Release: New Edmonton Edge Fund will drive business innovation and transformation https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---New-Edmonton-Edge-Fund-will-drive-business-innovation-and-transformation.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=pvZDNRSLmg0 __ 99 STREET __ __ CHIEF MCFEE __ __ PICKLEBALL CHAOS __ __ COMMISSIONER RECRUITMENT __ News Release: Police commission member recruitment underway https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---Police-commission-member-recruitment-underway.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=X6bLAkTF6xQ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

31m
Sep 01, 2023
The limit of PoliceBudget(x) as x→∞ is... 30%

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 formula __ Mayor Amarjeet Sohi: My Thoughts on the Police Funding Formula https://medium.com/mayorsohi/my-thoughts-on-the-police-funding-formula-daf659b15255 Coun. Andrew Knack: Edmonton Police Funding Formula (August 2023) https://andrewknack.ca/blog/epsfunding2023 Edmonton Police Commission: EPS funding formula https://edmontonpolicecommission.com/eps-funding-formula/ 2021: Taproot Election Survey — question about police funding https://edmonton.taproot.vote/2021/surveys/peoples-agenda/2dc26945-99b2-4ed9-95f2-09374df9a6da 2022: Council privately quashes recommended audit of Edmonton policing and use of city funding https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/edmonton-council-privately-quashes-recommended-audit-of-edmonton-police-commission-and-use-of-city-funding __ NATIONAL URBAN PARK __ Nov. 2021: Edmonton to move forward with exploring a potential national urban park https://edmonton.taproot.news/news/2021/11/17/edmonton-to-move-forward-with-exploring-a-potential-national-urban-park Aug. 2023: Proposed national park in Edmonton's river valley moving to planning phase https://globalnews.ca/news/9912441/national-urban-park-edmonton-river-valley-planning/ __ ROUTE 31 __ News Release: Riders will soon have more travel options on Terwillegar Drive https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-Release---Riders-will-soon-have-more-travel-options-on-Terwillegar-Drive.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=SWRYn1e8NRI __ DONAIR COSTUME __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

49m
Aug 25, 2023
The podcast that’s banned on Facebook

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: TAPROOT __ __ ONLINE NEWS ACT __ Online News Act https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_News_Act (Wikipedia) __ VALLEY LINE LRT __ PSA: Valley Line Southeast train testing resumes from Whitemud Drive to Mill Woods https://myemail.constantcontact.com/PSA---Valley-Line-Southeast-train-testing-resumes-from-Whitemud-Drive-to-Mill-Woods.html?soid=1127191170163&aid=PEph5P5yV0I __ ANIMAL CARE __ __ RENEWABLES BAN __ __ Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

46m
Aug 18, 2023
The (mostly updated now) zoning arugulations

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 MONGERING __ __ LAW CITATION __ __ SMOKE SHOW __ __ GUEST: LIVIA BALONE __ __ ZONING BYLAW RENEWAL __ __ This episode was sponsored by the EDMONTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION https://www.ecfoundation.org/, which provides support to the city's shakers, movers, and doers. Check out The Well Endowed Podcast https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/ for stories about ECF's donors and grantees, and all the ways they use this support to build and sustain social initiatives, empower youth, strengthen arts and culture, and so much more. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton https://edmonton.taproot.news/, a source of curiosity-driven original stories, curated newsletters on various topics, and locally focused podcasts, all in the service of informing Edmontonians about what is going on in their community. Sign up to get The Pulse https://edmonton.taproot.news/pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! ★ Support this podcast ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

51m
Jul 21, 2023
Updating the zoning Arugulations (Repeating Municipally)

Troy and Mack are Repeating Municipally Episode 33 https://speakingmunicipally.taprootedmonton.ca/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 ★ https://edmonton.taproot.news/join?utm_source=taprootyeg&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=speaking-municipally

31m
Jul 19, 2023