Show Notes
Stephanie is back! We chat about some of the big and small municipal news you might have missed in the past month. Plus, we hear all about Stephanie's travels and her fresh reflections on cities and how Edmonton stacks up.
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:59) - Ad: Shadow Theatre
(03:58) - Europe through an Edmonton lens
(08:58) - Bike infrastructure
(10:40) - Patios and pedestrian life
(13:45) - Bridges
(17:31) - Street-level trains and transit
(21:46) - Ad: Wills Week
(23:50) - Former mayors and downtown
(30:01) - Downtown traffic and construction
(36:02) - Referendum
(37:15) - Pit Tour and close
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Europe through an Edmonton lens Old Strathcona Public Realm Strategy Council decides against pause in patio fees Patios on Public Space Margaret Bridge refurbishment in Budapest High Level Bridge Rehabilitation Low Level Bridge Rehabilitation Downtown Edmonton Former Edmonton mayors discuss downtown, homelessness, and the city budget Warehouse Park and surrounding street construction Imagine Jasper Avenue Referendum Referendum information updates from Elections Alberta Referendum mail-in ballot requests surpass 610,000 Pit Tour Listen to the Pit Tour panel This episode is brought to you by Shadow Theatre. Its 2026-27 season features four plays written by Canadians, with stories that are fearless, moving, and deeply human. New artistic director Lana Hughes has put together a season that reflects the country's humour, complexity, communities, and relationships. Subscribe today
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