Show Notes
Council held its first public hearing since the election, and infill was front and centre. Plus, we talk about Vision Zero, P3 projects, and the upcoming budget season. Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Public hearing Infill expansion in Mayfield neighbourhood rejected unanimously by council Vision Zero With pedestrian fatalities climbing in Edmonton, advocates call for safer infrastructure City looking to address traffic safety issues in Edgemont Calgary Safety Traffic Team Edmonton Safe Mobility Strategy Jessica Lamarre Edmonton dumps school photo radar citing costs, issues beyond speeding Mayor floats new traffic safety unit after woman struck at marked crosswalk dies in hospital P3 projects Knack says council 'shouldn't shy away' from private partnerships on public projects Edmonton could consider more partnerships with private industry to build future arenas, libraries: report Budget City Council - Orientation - Nov. 17, 2025 New Edmonton city council told 6.4% property tax increase looms This episode is brought to you by the Solar Power Investment Cooperative of Edmonton. SPICE partners with communities to build sustainable, solar-powered infrastructure that delivers long-term environmental and economic value. Join in advancing a resilient, low-carbon Alberta — and be part of the transformation. 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! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton!
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