Show Notes
Edmonton city council has approved a rezoning that will allow a 25-storey tower in Windsor Park. Plus, Stephanie took a trip to a budget engagement session to learn what the mayor's been hearing from Edmontonians.
(00:00) - Introduction
(04:45) - Ad: U of A Reads
(05:26) - Windsor Park
(15:03) - 101 Street TPM Memo
(19:56) - Ad: AdaptAbilities
(20:26) - Budget engagement
(32:17) - Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant
(43:29) - Close
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Windsor Park Council approves rezoning for 25-storey residential tower, despite community concern Council approves 25-storey tower in Windsor Park neighbourhood May 5, 2026 - City Council - Public Hearing 101 Street TPM Memo 101 Street Transit Priority Measures Memo PDF Transit Priority Measures Budget engagement 2027-2030 Budget Engagement Taproot Survey - Question Results - 2025 Edmonton Municipal Election Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant Community Climate Adaptation Micro Grant News Release: City supports neighbourhood resilience with new climate adaptation micro grant Award nominations Taproot Survey earns nod from National Newspaper Awards Taproot Survey earns more award nominations This episode is brought to you by U of A Reads from the University of Alberta. From poetry to protest, memory to motivation — U of A alumni authors unpack the forces behind their writing in candid, thought-provoking conversations. Learn more at uab.ca/reads
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