Show Notes
This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:31) - Ad: Events Roundup
(04:06) - Edmonton Global
(16:36) - Bike lanes
(23:27) - Edmonton Research Park
(28:56) - Ahmad Jawad on IASP
(30:59) - Public toilets
(37:45) - Close
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Events Roundup Events Roundup Taproot Edmonton Calendar Edmonton Global Knack's faith in Edmonton Global remains, despite departures Edmonton Global's refresh aims to lift 'veil of unhappiness' Episode 367: Working as a herd Bike lanes Edmonton bike lane expansion to continue as planned Edmonton city council rejects proposed changes to remaining bike lane routes Edmonton Research Park Edmonton Research Park Ahmad Jawad IASP North American Division Event March 2023: Edmonton Research Park businesses encouraged by city moves July 2024: Applied Pharma facility could open local doors while bridging national gap August 2026: API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approaches Public toilets Does Edmonton have enough public washrooms? Public Washrooms City of Edmonton Public Washroom Strategy (PDF) Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the 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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