We examine the updated Public Spaces Bylaw, which will be discussed at an upcoming committee meeting. Plus, an update on affordable housing on surplus school sites, and how artificial intelligence is beginning to integrate into municipal work.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Public Spaces BylawHere's why Edmonton may ban or limit public behaviours including drug use, panhandling and protestsNews Release: Edmonton first in Canada to consolidate municipal bylaws to protect inclusion, enable public safety, eliminate redundanciesCommunity and Public Services Committee - Feb. 10, 2025Episode 251: Public spaces (just not for you, specifically)Feb. 2024: Public space bylaws can't fix what community can, advocates sayAshley Salvador AMA on RedditSurplus school sitesResidents object to parcel of community park being designated as surplus, developed for housing'We have a need': Edmonton city council debates affordable housing sitesWater and AIOn the agenda: EPCOR Water Services operational planEngineers Used 'Frozen' Animation Code to Solve Dyatlov Pass MysteryEdmonton Food FavesEdmontonFoodFaves.caPrintable passport PDF2022 editionLinda HoangSharon YeoFrom the Taproot newsroomFlying Canoë Volant wants to transition to a 'culture of contribution'Second payment system in three years always part of plan, ETS head saysIntent Coffee team returns with Balay Coffee pop-upBusiness Roundup: Jan. 31, 2025Rapid fireDanielle Smith announces new Crown corporation to oversee Alberta's rainy day fundAlberta pension manager fires 19 employees, including DEI program leadFast-growing pickleball clubs short on space pitch new facilities in the Edmonton regionSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!

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