We discuss the potential removal of a community-built bridge in Jackie Parker Park, the launch of the Better Edmonton party, the Capital Line South LRT extension, and the latest on wildfires in the Edmonton region. Plus, we dig into the zoning bylaw update.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Zoning Bylaw updateMissing Middle Housing In Edmonton More Than Doubles After Zoning Overhaul'No respect for the people': Edmonton zoning bylaw opponents give city council an earfulRainbow Bridge'You better build a new one' Edmonton dog park bridge not built by city to be removedThread on RedditAugust 2024: South Edmonton community frustrated after benches, crossing bridge removed from parkEpisode 272: What RAM I gonna do with this old building?Better Edmonton partyBetter EdmontonEdmonton election: Tim Cartmell introduces slate of municipal party candidatesFormer Edmonton Police Officer, incumbent councillor among slate of candidates for 'Better Edmonton' partyCapital Line South LRT extensionNews Release: Breaking ground on the Capital Line South LRT ExtensionEdmonton breaks ground on $1.3B Capital Line South LRT expansionReddit thread on Southgate LRT Station artWildfiresEnvironment Canada issues wildfire air quality alerts for Edmonton area, most of northern AlbertaWildfire statusAlberta Fire BansEnergy Transition Climate Resilience CommitteeTent caterpillars taking over EdmontonFrom the Taproot newsroomHappy Beer Street brewers propose car-free street for patios and pedestriansPaths for People celebrates a decade of street surgeryStudents earn credits by helping FireSafe AI manage wildfiresRapid fire107 Avenue construction adds difficulty in getting to and from downtown Edmonton'Resurgence of WAGs': Sport researchers say spouses of athletes growing in popularityNews Release: Spring street sweeping and residential parking ban end May 30Election questionIt's time to share what's on your election agendaWhat issues do you care about as you consider who to vote for in the 2025 municipal election, and why?What's on your mind, municipally speaking?Speaking 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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