Listen "To Condo or Condon't convert those offices"
Episode Synopsis
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 funding boost gets unanimous support from committee at Edmonton City HallBlatchford updateStreetSide Developments coming to BlatchfordExecutive committee updatePrivate tech projectEdmonton eyes $8 million for undisclosed technology in 2024 budgetKeith Gerein: Big tax hike signals the kickoff to Edmonton's next municipal electionTop 40Top 40 Under 40 2023Alberta insuranceGood drivers to benefit from auto insurance changesLatta BridgePSA: Latta Bridge reopens on schedule, on budget and in time for the NHL Heritage ClassicHangar 14Just listed: Edmonton puts Hangar 14, home of the Alberta Aviation Museum, up for saleSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, 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, our weekday news briefing. It's free!
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